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 20mm F1.8 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. Samyang 20mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR with a length of 87mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 20mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 83mm 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 112g (22%) lighter than the Samyang 20mm F1.8 which has a weight of 497g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 20mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR and the Samyang 20mm F1.8 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 20mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha 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 Samyang 20mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm.
