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 PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR Size and Weight 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 weighs 410g, which means it is 30g (6%) lighter than the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR which has a weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a filter size of 72mm whereas the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has the Pentax KAF3 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 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 PENTAX28-105mm F3.5-5.6 WR has a focal range of 28-105mm and 3.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 157.5mm .
