How much better is the 10-24 mm lens with WR that's US$999 and the 10-24 mm lens without WR that's $200 cheaper?I need to decide whether it's worth spending $200 more on the lens with weather resistance and aperture ring. The more expensive one is supposedly lighter as well, which would be a plus, but is it $200 worth?Are there any other differences between the two?Thank you!

pupukat wrote:How much better is the 10-24 mm lens with WR that's US$999 and the 10-24 mm lens without WR that's $200 cheaper?I need to decide whether it's worth spending $200 more on the lens with weather resistance and aperture ring. The more expensive one is supposedly lighter as well, which would be a plus, but is it $200 worth?Are there any other differences between the two?Thank you!I chose it for the aperture ring. It is a different experience shooting with my 15-45 (the only lens I have without one), and I much prefer to have that direct control when able (the 15-45 shines in other ways, and I use it when it makes sense).I also prefer marked rings. This means constant aperture zooms, so not always applicable, but it’s nice just to glance down and see the setting.FWIW

pupukat wrote:How much better is the 10-24 mm lens with WR that's US$999 and the 10-24 mm lens without WR that's $200 cheaper?I need to decide whether it's worth spending $200 more on the lens with weather resistance and aperture ring. The more expensive one is supposedly lighter as well, which would be a plus, but is it $200 worth?Are there any other differences between the two?Thank you!Judging by the DPR sample galleries they haven't improved the image quality at all (or the notably inconsistent Quality Control either). So is the marked aperture ring,, WR. and slightly improved OIS worth $200 extra? Maybe, maybe not, kinda up to you. Either way, I'd get one with a solid return policy.

Hi, I chose the Mk I version last Autumn for two reasons. First, because it was offered at at a double cashback (saved about £350 over the cost of the Mk II) as the Mk II version was about to hit the streets. Second, because the optical design is, I believe, the same so the image quality is the same.Would I have liked WR? Yes, but I have a standard zoom with WR (16-55) for inclement weather. Would I have liked a marked aperture ring? Yes, but I tend to adjust aperture with my eye to the EVF so not a big issue for me Also, I am used the 18-55, which does not have a marked aperture ring either.However, as I do not use the lens very often for me the additional cost was not worth it for the same IQ. I would suggest that the amount of time you spend in inclement weather (and whether your body is WR) is likely to be the determining factor. Only you can decide. Good luck.V happy with my Mk I. Have you seen this:(1) Fujifilm XF10-24mm WR Review - Fuji's Best Landscape Lens Just Got Better? - YouTube

Thank you! Ok. Now I know what lens I'm going to go with. Really appreciate the link.

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pupukat wrote:How much better is the 10-24 mm lens with WR that's US$999 and the 10-24 mm lens without WR that's $200 cheaper?I need to decide whether it's worth spending $200 more on the lens with weather resistance and aperture ring. The more expensive one is supposedly lighter as well, which would be a plus, but is it $200 worth?Are there any other differences between the two?Thank you!Remember the old lens has an aperture ring as well - it isn’t marked though. The other difference with the new lens is better OIS (3.5 stops vs 2.5 stops).

pupukat wrote:How much better is the 10-24 mm lens with WR that's US$999 and the 10-24 mm lens without WR that's $200 cheaper?I need to decide whether it's worth spending $200 more on the lens with weather resistance and aperture ring. The more expensive one is supposedly lighter as well, which would be a plus, but is it $200 worth?Are there any other differences between the two?Thank you!Depends where you shoot... WR can come in handy depending on location, especially if you shoot in unfavorable weather conditions.I've got an upcoming trip to Hawaii and while I'm not getting this as I have the 14 2.8... prob will get the 16-80 WR. I dumped my 18-55 in anticipation of it. Will be shooting by waterfalls, hiking in potential rainfall, etc.I've been on some hikes around Seattle where it certainly would have been in handy. Think multi-hour hikes in rain, I was going out there every fall pre covid, and it was almost always drizzling or misty, often having to put my at time non WR camera away and missing shots.So yeah, what conditions are you shooting in where WR would be handy? I can certainly see landscapes being one of those areas.Where I live, I don't need it on a daily basis... and if the weather sucks, I can go to the same spot and shoot it again. On a vacation, esp a place where I might not go again, I don't want weather to be a reason why I didn't get the shot.

The aperture ring on the WR will also lock into A mode. I’ve owned both and just found the WR to feel much nicer overall. But that nicer feel won’t result in any better images, so....

I have the mk I version and I love the lens and I think you would to. However, if I didn’t own the lens then I would buy the mk ii because it’s not that much more money and it does have more desirable features. I doubt you will miss the $200 in the long run - you could be shooting with that lens for many years. Good luckDoug

Meetmer wrote:I have the mk I version and I love the lens and I think you would to. However, if I didn’t own the lens then I would buy the mk ii because it’s not that much more money and it does have more desirable features. I doubt you will miss the $200 in the long run - you could be shooting with that lens for many years. Good luckDougI agree, take the long view with lenses. I have the original version but would buy the updated if I did not.

Only you can decide if you want/need WR ad aperture ring.

Good points! Now I'm swinging back to buying the more expensive lens.

pupukat wrote:Good points! Now I'm swinging back to buying the more expensive lens.If new, get the latest model.If used, get the old one.... as there won't be many good prices on the new one yet.