Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R vs Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 is 303 g lighter. Sirui 35mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R 
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R better than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- 303 g lighter (187 g vs 490 g)
- 48 mm shorter (54.9 mm vs 102.9 mm long)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.35 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R has the edge: it is 303 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R has the edge: it is 303 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R | Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) ◆ | 490 g |
| Dimensions | 65 x 54.9 mm | 102.9 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 inches) ◆ | 0.35 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $549 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Sirui
- 54.9 × 65 mm
- 102.9 × 76 mm
The Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 is 48 mm longer and 303 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R weighs 187 g, 303 g less than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 (490 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.35 m for the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R and the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R has the edge: it is 303 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm f/1.4 R has the edge: it is 303 g lighter to carry.
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