Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF

Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF

When comparing Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF and Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM which weighs 524 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 27 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF.

Winner: Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM and Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF:

	Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM	Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Viltrox
Weight	524 g	270 g
Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	35 mm	33 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	1.4
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	27 cm	40 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	52
Stabilization	No	No
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	No