The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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. Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 114mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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. Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S weighs 415g, which means it is 457g (52%) lighter than the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II which has a weight of 872g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm .
