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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S with a length of 85mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 75g (15%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 45mm .
