Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 650 g lighter (130 g vs 780 g)
- You want a compact lens: 47 mm vs 137.8 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday shooting, beginner portraits, street
Pick the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.35 m
- You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon | Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
130 g
lighter
|
780 g
|
| Length |
47 mm
shorter
|
137.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
58 mm
slimmer
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
0.3 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime 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/1.4 AS UMC
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
More comparisons
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs TTArtisan 35mm f/2
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon: everyday shooting
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
593 g lighter vs covers full frame
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2
135 g lighter vs focuses closer
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs 7artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
everyday shooting vs ⅓ stop faster
7artisans 35mm f/1.4 vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC: focuses closer, covers full frame
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 Mark II
focuses closer vs ⅓ stop faster