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XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR — 10–24mm f/4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Sigma

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Fujifilm X Mount

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary — 10–18mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$649

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

6categories

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Landscape

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR wins 1 categories·10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary wins 4 categories
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • B10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (11 cm vs 38 cm)
  • B10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (270 g vs 410 g)
  • B10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • B10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Focal Length10-24 mm10-18 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight410 g270 g
Min Focus38 cm11 cm
Filter Size62 mm72 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

65 × 107 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

72 × 77 mm

270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is 30mm longer and 7mm narrower than 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is 140 g heavier than 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Portrait
2.5Limited
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
0.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR supports it

  • Control ring

    Only XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR supports it

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 72 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    11 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    270 g vs 410 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    76.9 mm vs 107 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.26 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR and 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
10 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
18 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
16
13
Groups
12
10
Special elements
Aspherical
1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Min focus distance
38 cm
11 cm−27 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.26 ×+4%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Weight
410 g
270 g−140 g less
Length
107 mm
76.9 mm−30 mm less
Diameter
65 mm−7 mm less
72 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
7
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.