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Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits with a classic look, low-light snapshots

Pick the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II if

  • You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon is made for APS-C

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon and the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
Brand
Fujifilm
Samyang
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/1.5
Weight
187 g
not listed
Length
55 mm
not listed
Diameter
65 mm slimmer
83 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.28 m closer
0.3 m
Max magnification
0.17×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
not listed
12 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2012
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 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

Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II

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