The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R 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 50mm F1.0 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS with a length of 74mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's 68mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375g, which means it is 470g (55%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR which has a weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR has a 77mm 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 Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR's widest aperture value is
F1.0.