The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L and the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 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 AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 with a length of 114mm, is 41mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3's 77mm 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. Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 weighs 570g, 52% (636g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L's weight of 1206g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has a 67mm 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 AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-200mm and 8.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 300mm.
