The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ 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. Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 178mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 83mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ 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, 66% (800g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ's weight of 1210g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a focal range of 28-135mm and
4.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 202.5mm .
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.
