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 Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 with a length of 106mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS weighs 345g, 47% (310g) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's weight of 655g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E 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 Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 55-210mm and 3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-315mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
