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 Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 16-50mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 with a length of 71mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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. Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 weighs 240g, 27% (90g) lighter than the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8's weight of 330g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-50mm but while Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8-4.8 .
