The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR 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. Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR with a length of 87mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF's 74mm 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. Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR weighs 385g, 8% (35g) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF and the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R WR 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.
