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Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR vs Samyang AF 12mm F2 X
Short answer
The Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR (10–24mm) and Samyang AF 12mm F2 X (12mm) are both wide-angle lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Samyang AF 12mm F2 X is the faster lens at f/2 against f/4 on the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR. Only the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR has weather sealing, optical stabilisation, and an aperture ring.
Samyang AF 12mm F2 X: 1 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR | Samyang AF 12mm F2 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Samyang |
| Focal length | 10–24mm | 12mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 15–36mm | 18mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | No | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | — |
| Special elements | 4 aspherical, 4 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 110°-61.2° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.24 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.16× | — |
| Weight | 385 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀77.6 mm | — |
| Length | 87 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀72 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR
- Longer reach 36 mm vs 18 mm
- Wider view 15 mm vs 18 mm
Reasons to choose the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X
- Maximum aperture f/2 vs f/4
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR | 15–36 mm | 99.2°–52.2° | 23.5–9.8 m |
| Samyang AF 12mm F2 X | 18 mm | 88.8° | 19.6 m |
The Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR gets 2× closer to the subject than the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X: whatever it points at fills 2× more of the frame edge to edge, or 4× more of its area. With the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X you would have to walk about 50% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 25% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR | Samyang AF 12mm F2 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Excellent | Good |
| Street | Good | Average |
| Weddings | Good | Good |
| Walk around | Good | Average |
| Vlogging | Excellent | Very good |
| Landscape | Excellent | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 2× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 15 mm equivalent, against 18 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X if
- low light is the priority. At f/2 it lets in 2 stops more than f/4 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR or the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X?
The Samyang AF 12mm F2 X. At f/2 against f/4 it gathers 2 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which is better, the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR or the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X?
On measurable specs the Samyang AF 12mm F2 X leads, 1 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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