The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L with a length of 47mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L's 63mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, 13% (28g) lighter than the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L's weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L is also available in the Pentax KAF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Pentax 35mm F2.8 Macro L has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
