The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z with a length of 43mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z weighs 167g, which means it is 333g (66%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S which has a weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Focal Range
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
