The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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 XF 10-24mm F4 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Kamlan 28mm F1.4 with a length of 65mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's 55mm 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 weighs 384g, 0% (1g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR's weight of 385g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Kamlan 28mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has a focal range of 10-24mm and
2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
