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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

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

4categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR wins 2 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 3 categories
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Weight (410 g vs 695 g)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length10-24 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight410 g695 g
Min Focus38 cm21 cm
Filter Size62 mm82 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
7.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

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

  • Weight

    410 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    107 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 38 cm — 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

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
70 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
20
Groups
12
15
Special elements
Aspherical
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
38 cm
21 cm−17 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.32 ×+28%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
410 g−285 g less
695 g
Length
107 mm−13 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
65 mm−23 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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