The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 and the Nikon 24mm f2.8D 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 23mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Nikon 24mm f2.8D with a length of 46mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Nikon 24mm f2.8D's 65mm diameter.
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. Nikon 24mm f2.8D weighs 270g, 68% (575g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4's weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 24mm f2.8D has a 52mm 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 23mm F4:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Nikon 24mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 24mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.