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 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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. AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 70mm 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 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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. Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 135g, 19% (32g) lighter than the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z's weight of 167g.
Filter Threads
The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
