The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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 GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II with a length of 122mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS 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. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 735g, which means it is 270g (26%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 1005g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 45-100mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
