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 Nikon Z 24-200mm 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 24-200mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 114mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 with a length of 88mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 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 Nikon Z 24-200mm 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 16-50mm F2.8 weighs 330g, which means it is 240g (42%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 which has a weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 24-200mm 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
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 Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-200mm and 8.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 300mm .
