When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro which weighs 195 g, compared to the loser Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD which weighs 405 g.
Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
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, Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 10 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 70 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD.
Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
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 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD | Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
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Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
Weight | 405 g | 195 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 56 mm | 30 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 70 cm | 10 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 62 | 43 |
Stabilization | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |