When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR and Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF which weighs 270 g, compared to the loser Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR which weighs 995 g.
Winner: Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 100 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR.
Winner: Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
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).
Full specifications table of Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR:
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | |
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Brand | Viltrox | Fujifilm |
Weight | 270 g | 995 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 33 mm | 50 - 140 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 100 cm |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 52 | 72 |
Stabilization | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | No |