The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 16-55mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM with a length of 88mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's 78mm 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II weighs 410g, 28% (167g) lighter than the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM's weight of 577g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM 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 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
