The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 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 GF 63mm F2.8 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 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 AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 175g (43%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 63mm.