The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR 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 XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Rokinon 85mm F1.8 with a length of 81mm, is 125mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 122mm compared to the Rokinon 85mm F1.8's 68mm 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. Rokinon 85mm F1.8 weighs 344g, which means it is 1921g (84%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 2265g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Rokinon 85mm F1.8 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has a 105mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Rokinon 85mm F1.8:
And these are the 105mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
127.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
