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 Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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 E 16-55mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 with a length of 88mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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 Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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 164g (33%) lighter than the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 494g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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 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 Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
