The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR 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 70-200 F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 220mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 with a length of 106mm, is 114mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 weighs 655g, which means it is 785g (54%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S which has a weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-55mm and
3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has a focal range of 70-200mm 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 105 - 300mm .