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 Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R with a length of 87mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 XF 10-24mm F4 R weighs 410g, 43% (315g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR's weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount and Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.