XF 35mm f/1.4 Rvs Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
Fujifilm
XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, documentary & everyday photography
View XF 35mm f/1.4 R
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Lumix
Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Portraits, street & everyday shooting
View Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Everyday Photography — XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012): The original XF legend — still the finest 35mm lens for Fujifilm shooters who prioritise rendering and character over autofocus speed.
Portraits, Street & Everyday Shooting — Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020): The best-value full-frame prime for L-mount — excellent optics, weather-sealed, and very competitively priced.
Who should buy what
Quick take: Only the lumix s 50mm f/1.8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012) | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 28cm minimum focus distance | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | DC coreless motor — not the fastest, but accurate; can be audible during video | Linear stepping motor — fast, silent, and precise |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 187g | 303g |
| Dimensions | 65mm diameter × 45.2mm length | 73.6mm diameter × 81.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 35mm f/1.4 R | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel |
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