The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 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. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 33mm. The Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 with a length of 23mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 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. Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 weighs 78g, 8% (7g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE's weight of 85g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a 39mm 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 Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
