When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro, 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 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro which weighs 750 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 25 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro.
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 XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro:
Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | |
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Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
Weight | 195 g | 750 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 30 mm | 80 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 10 cm | 25 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 43 | 62 |
Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | Missing |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Fujifilm Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |