The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 with a length of 106mm, is 94mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 weighs 655g, 37% (390g) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 1045g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 70-200mm 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
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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.
