Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Fujifilm · 2012

XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon

f/1.4187 g

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Samyang

35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

f/1.3MF

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

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 Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon and the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
	Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon	Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Brand	Fujifilm	Samyang
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.3
Weight	187 g	not listed
Length	55 mm shorter	74.5 mm
Diameter	65 mm slimmer	73.6 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m closer	0.38 m
Max magnification	0.17×	not listed
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	not listed	9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2012	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 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.