Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR
Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR and Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR which weighs 655 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 which weighs 2000 g.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 35 cm for Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR:
| Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Fujifilm |
| Weight | 2000 g | 655 g |
| Mount | Missing | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 8 mm | 16 - 55 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 30 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 134 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |