The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS and the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED 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 30mm F5.6 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED with a length of 124mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS and Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS and the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED 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. Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED weighs 885g, 33% (455g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS's weight of 1340g.
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 30mm F5.6 TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28.5mm .
