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Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR vs Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2

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

Pick the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (170 g vs 265 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 46 mm vs 54.8 mm long
  • Our notes say it suits: Everyday carry, street and travel, outdoor shooting in poor weather

Pick the Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2 if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.35 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR and the Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2
Brand
Fujifilm
Voigtlander
Type
Prime
Macro
Format
APS-C
not listed
Weight
170 g lighter
265 g
Length
46 mm shorter
54.8 mm
Diameter
60 mm
60.7 mm
Filter thread
43 mm
49 mm
Min focus distance
0.35 m
0.16 m closer
Max magnification
0.14×
0.5× larger
Aperture blades
9
10 more blades
Optical design
not listed
9 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2015
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/2 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR

A compact, weather-resistant 35mm f/2 prime for Fujifilm X, giving roughly 52mm equivalent. It focuses faster and quieter than the f/1.4.

Pros

  • Small and light at about 170 g
  • Weather-resistant
  • Fast, quiet autofocus

Cons

  • f/2 gives less background blur than the f/1.4
  • Less light than the f/1.4 R in dim scenes

Our notes

Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2

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