The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 XF 10-24mm F4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS with a length of 75mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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. Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS weighs 308g, which means it is 102g (24%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 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 E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has a focal range of 16-70mm and
4.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-105mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
