Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS

Pick the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 246 g lighter (187 g vs 433 g)
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.38 m
• You want a compact lens: 55 mm vs 74.5 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits with a classic look, low-light snapshots

Pick the Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS if

• You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon

One of the original Fujifilm X-mount lenses, a 35mm f/1.4 giving about 52mm equivalent. It has a metal build and aperture ring, but slower, louder autofocus than newer designs.

Pros

• Distinctive rendering
• Metal build with aperture ring
• Compact at about 187 g

Cons

• Autofocus is slow and audible
• Not weather-resistant

Our notes

Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS

The Rokinon 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.