The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II and the Nikon Z 24-50mm 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. Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 with a length of 51mm, is 32mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's 73mm 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 24-50mm F4-6.3 weighs 195g, 33% (100g) lighter than the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-50mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 75mm.
