The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR with a length of 73mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR and Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 16mm F1.4 R WR weighs 375g, which means it is 35g (8%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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.
