The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 23mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's 75mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, which means it is 400g (47%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 which has a weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm.