Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g, compared to the loser Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR which weighs 995 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 100 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR.
Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR:
| Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Fujifilm |
| Weight | 695 g | 995 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm | 50 - 140 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 21 cm | 100 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 82 | 72 |
| Stabilization | No | Missing |
| Parfocal | No | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |