The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD 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 Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm diameter.
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. Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 406g, which means it is 4g (0%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Pentax KAF 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10-24mm but while Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F4.5, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
