Should I go with the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR or just stick to the 14mm f/2.8 prime for my X-T30 II before I leave for my Iceland trip next month? Im honestly panicking a little bit because I only have three weeks left to decide and every review I read just makes me more confused than I was before I started looking. I have about $850 saved up specifically for a landscape lens and I really want to make sure I get the right one for those big sweeping cliff views and waterfalls but the X-T30 II is such a small body that I dont want something that feels like a brick in my hand.

The 10-24mm seems like the smart choice because of the versatility but then I worry about the f/4 aperture if I try to do any astro or if it gets dark early which I know it does there. Plus is it actually sharp enough? On the other hand everyone raves about the 14mm being one of Fujis best lenses ever and its way more compact but then I might be stuck wishing I could go wider or zoom in just a tiny bit more without swapping lenses in the rain and wind which sounds like a nightmare for my sensor.

Ive also looked at the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 because its cheaper and faster but I dont know if I trust the build quality for a rugged trip like this one. My main concern is just weight and balance since the XT30 II doesnt have a big grip or anything so I dont want it to be super front heavy while I am hiking around. If I buy the 10-24mm used I can probably stay under budget but the 14mm is already cheaper and leaves me room for some filters or a better tripod.

Im mostly doing daytime landscapes but I really want that wow factor for the prints I want to make when I get home. Which one is actually going to handle the mist and the spray better on a small body like mine or should I just stop overthinking and pick one? I really dont want to regret this purchase since it took me months to save up the cash...