The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 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 50mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 with a length of 40mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 weighs 135g, which means it is 125g (48%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 which has a weight of 260g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 46mm .
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 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 24mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 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 .
