The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 73mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, which means it is 425g (73%) lighter than the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
