The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the Samyang 10mm f2.8 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. Samyang 10mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 23mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR's 62mm 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. Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR weighs 84g, which means it is 496g (85%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.