The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM 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. Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM with a length of 62mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM's 53mm diameter.
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. Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM weighs 230g, 4% (10g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's weight of 240g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
