The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED with a length of 99mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED's 84mm diameter.
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. Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED weighs 565g, which means it is 505g (47%) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Pentax smc 16-50mm F2.8 ED 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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
