The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 and the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR 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 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 with a length of 51mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3's 74mm diameter.
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 24-50mm F4-6.3 weighs 195g, which means it is 380g (66%) lighter than the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR which has a weight of 575g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-50mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 75mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm.
