The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM 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. Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR with a length of 113mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Size and Weight 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. Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR weighs 725g, which means it is 115g (13%) lighter than the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 840g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM 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 GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a focal range of 20-35mm and
1.8X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 15-35mm and 2.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 56mm .
