The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS with a length of 30mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ and the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS weighs 116g, 43% (89g) lighter than the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ's weight of 205g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a 41mm 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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a focal range of 12-28mm and
2.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18-42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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.
