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 Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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. Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR with a length of 113mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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 Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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 104g (12%) lighter than the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX which has a weight of 829g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has the same Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II .
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 Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm.