Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro vs Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R is 35mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro for standard, the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro if…
- ✓You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R is 35mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro reaches 1x magnification vs 0.17x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R is 35mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro for standard, the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R if you want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro and the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 30mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 51° | 44.2° – 44.2° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 46-46mm | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | DC |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 10 cm | 28 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 43mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 60mm | 65mm |
| Length | 69mm | 54.9mm |
| Weight | 195g (6.9 oz) | 187g (6.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
