The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 with a length of 103mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 23mm F4 weighs 845g, 15% (160g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR's weight of 1005g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 45-100mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm.