Depending on the mm of a lens, it will have a different Field of View. The chart below shows that a 24mm lens gives you an 84-degree view of the scene, whereas a 50mm lens only gives you a 46-degree view. Zoom lens, of course, allows you to vary the field of view. As the field of view widens, you may begin to see distortion, and it is narrowed you may see compression.
Fujifilm has an informative site that allows you to experiment with different lenses while looking at the same scenic view. You can access this by clicking on the following link.
http://fujifilmxmount.com/comparison/en/test-our-lenses/.
The chart below gives you a quick look at the different fields of view.
The following Charts give you an idea of how compression is experienced. Here the photographer has moved forwards and backwards to keep the main subject the same size and proportion in the frame. You will notice in the 90mm lens how much closer the cars are in the background, this is compression. Often photographers will talk about how flattering compression can be when taking a portrait. Wide angle distortion, on the other hand, tends to have the opposite effect when taking portraits.
Mike Mander on Wide Angle Lenses
In this article written in the fall of 2023, Mike Mander outlines what things you need to consider when contemplating lenses wider than 24mm.