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 Sony 12-24mm 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. Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 137mm. The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR with a length of 113mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 122g (14%) lighter than the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM which has a weight of 847g.
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm .
