The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS and the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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. Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS with a length of 99mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS'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. Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS weighs 518g, which means it is 167g (24%) lighter than the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR which has a weight of 685g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-35mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
