Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 303 g lighter (130 g vs 433 g)
- You want a compact lens: 47 mm vs 74.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday shooting, beginner portraits, street
Pick the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon | Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
130 g
lighter
|
433 g
|
| Length |
47 mm
shorter
|
74.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
58 mm
slimmer
|
67.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
0.38 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon
A small normal prime for X-mount. It weighs about 130 g and takes 43mm filters.
Pros
- Light at about 130 g
- f/2 aperture
- Compact
Cons
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS
The Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.2 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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