The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 and the Nikon Z 24-120mm 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 18-120mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a length of 118mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 and Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 and the Nikon Z 24-120mm 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 18-120mm F4 weighs 460g, which means it is 170g (26%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S which has a weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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 18-120mm F4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm 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 18-120mm F4 has a focal range of 18-120mm and
6.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-180mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm .
