The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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. 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 with a length of 88mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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 F2.8 weighs 330g, which means it is 91g (21%) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 421g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has a 62mm 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 16-50mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 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.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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 .
