The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X with a length of 76mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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. Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X weighs 335g, which means it is 415g (55%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro which has a weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
112.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
