The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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. Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 with a length of 103mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's 61mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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. Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX weighs 829g, which means it is 16g (1%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 which has a weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a filter size of 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Focal Range
Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm.