The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S 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. Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 129mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S 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 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, 51% (527g) lighter than the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF's weight of 1027g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm but while Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's widest aperture value is
F4 .
