Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF

Both are Fujifilm X wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Fujifilm · 2013

Pick the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon if

You need more reach: 24mm vs 16mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5

Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.24 m

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
	Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon	Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Brand	Fujifilm	Laowa
Focal length	10-24mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight	410 g	not listed
Length	87 mm	not listed
Diameter	78 mm	not listed
Filter thread	72 mm	86 mm
Min focus distance	0.24 m	0.2 m closer
Max magnification	0.16× larger	0.13×
Aperture blades	7 more blades	5
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2013	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Format: APS-C both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon

A 10-24mm f/4 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujinon is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with optical image stabilization. An ultra-wide zoom for Fujifilm X cameras.

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