Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro 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 Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro which weighs 195 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g.

Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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, Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 10 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 21 cm for Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II.

Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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 XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:

	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II	Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Fujifilm
Weight	695 g	195 g
Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	24 - 70 mm	30 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	Missing
Minimum Focusing Distance	21 cm	10 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	82	43
Stabilization	No	Missing
Parfocal	No	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	No