The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR with a length of 74mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR 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 XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR weighs 360g, 30% (156g) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM's weight of 516g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR 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
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
