The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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. Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM with a length of 39mm, is 89mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM's 69mm 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. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM weighs 159g, which means it is 1241g (88%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's widest aperture value is
F2.8.