Fujifilm XF35mmF1.4 RvsTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
XF35mmF1.4 R
35mm / F1.4
53mm equiv.
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF35mmF1.4 R suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight343g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF35mmF1.4 R50.4mm long × 65mm diameter
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD119.6mm long × 74.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF35mmF1.4 R | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 17mm | +18mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 70mm | −35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 19cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 187g | 530g | −343g |
| Length | 50.4mm | 119.6mm | −69.2mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 74.6mm | −9.6mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 67mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2022 | −10year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF35mmF1.4 R relative to 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF35mmF1.4 R
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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