Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro 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 XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro which weighs 195 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 which weighs 2000 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

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 35 cm for Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8.

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).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8	Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Fujifilm
Weight	2000 g	195 g
Mount	Missing	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	8 mm	30 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Minimum Focusing Distance	35 cm	10 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	43
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	134 mm	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	No