Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR vs Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35
Mitakon 50mm f/1.0 is 16 mm shorter.
The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a 50mm f/1.0 prime, and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 is a 50mm f/1.0 prime. On paper the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR 
Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR better than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 better than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR?
- 16 mm shorter (88 mm vs 103.5 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.62 m vs 0.7 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2020)
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.0 | f/1.0 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 845 g (1.86 lbs) | 820 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 87 mm (diameter) x 103.5 mm (length) | 93 x 88 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 0.62 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.08x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical element, 2 ED elements) | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $499 launch price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 103.5 × 87 mm
- 88 × 93 mm
The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is 16 mm longer and 25 g heavier than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 weighs 820 g, 25 g less than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR (845 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 focuses down to 0.62 m, against 0.7 m for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR.
- Do the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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