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 Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye 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 Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye with a length of 77mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye's 75mm 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. Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR weighs 385g, which means it is 58g (13%) lighter than the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye which has a weight of 443g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR and the Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
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 Rokinon 8mm f2.8 Fisheye is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 8mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 12mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
