The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM with a length of 111mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
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. Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM weighs 645g, which means it is 30g (4%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II which has a weight of 675g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has a focal range of 17-55mm and
3.2X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27.2-88mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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.
