The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm 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. Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 II weighs 410g, 47% (377g) lighter than the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR's weight of 787g.
Lens Mounts
The Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Pentax D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR 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 .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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.
