The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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 17-28mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 69mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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. Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 135g, 70% (315g) lighter than the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8's weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 has a focal range of 17-28mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.5 - 42mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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.
