The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 R WR with a length of 99mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has a larger diameter of 77mm 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 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 R WR weighs 508g, which means it is 321g (38%) lighter than the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX which has a weight of 829g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 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 30mm F3.5 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm.
On the other hand, the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm.
