The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 24-50mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 51mm. The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE with a length of 43mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 28mm F2.8 SE weighs 160g, which means it is 35g (17%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 which has a weight of 195g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 have the same Filter thread size of 52mm .
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 28mm F2.8 SE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
