The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 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. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a length of 113mm, is 93mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 663g, which means it is 317g (32%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 157.5mm.
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 82.5mm.