The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X and the 7artisans 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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm 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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X weighs 285g, which means it is 35g (10%) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F2 which has a weight of 320g.
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 Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the 7artisans 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X and the 7artisans 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.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X 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.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 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.