The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM and the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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. Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 137mm. The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR with a length of 122mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM and the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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. Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR weighs 805g, 4% (42g) lighter than the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM's weight of 847g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X 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 X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
18 - 36mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has a focal range of 8-16mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 12-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
