We did compare both lenses already by the specs sheets, and we saw that they are basically the same, except for the fact that the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 has no aperture ring, no weather sealing and is made mainly out of plastic.
Well, DPReview TV tested them both, and here is what they say:
XC35mm is lighter and more affordable
autofocus motor is the same. Both lenses focus fast
sharpness is identical in center and in corners. Very good performing lenses
bokeh identical
fringing identical
flare and stunstars are identical
skin tones identical
XC lens is a bit lighter, but not a difference that is worth to go for XC lens
XF lens has a classier look, weather sealing, metal, and aperture ring
XC lens comes without lens hood
XC lens costs half the money
with the extra $200 for the XF 35mmF2 you get quite a lot
Fuji’s best seller now got even more affordable, but personally I’d spend those extra 200 bucks all day long, for having a more solid, weather resistant lens with aperture ring.
But I get the point of it: now and entry level kit with a fixed prime lens got even more affordable.
In addition to the Fujifilm X-T200 full press release, now also new images of the Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 and XC35mm f/2 have leaked on nokisthia’s twitter here.