The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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. Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR with a length of 110mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR weighs 405g, which means it is 175g (30%) lighter than the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 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
Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a focal range of 50-250mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75-375mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
