The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 207mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM with a length of 136mm, is 71mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9's 87mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM weighs 886g, 17% (194g) lighter than the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 1080g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-82.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.