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 and the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 with a length of 86mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R'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. Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 weighs 270g, 34% (140g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has a 67mm 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:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 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.
Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
