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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR with a length of 113mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 80g (9%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR which has a weight of 805g.
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has a focal range of 8-16mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 12-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
