The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II 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. Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II is the longer of the two lenses at 58mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II also has a larger diameter of 64mm 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, 2% (4g) lighter than the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II's weight of 134g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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
Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm 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.
