The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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. Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm 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 XC 35mm F2 weighs 130g, 53% (150g) lighter than the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's weight of 280g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.