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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 with a length of 77mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR's 78mm 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 195g (33%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR and the Samyang 10mm f2.8 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.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds 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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
