The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI with a length of 176mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 weighs 985g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI which has a weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI has a focal range of 50-140mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-210mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
