The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 41mm. The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, which means it is 200g (62%) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F2 which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a filter size of 49mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm 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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and the 7artisans 35mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the 7artisans 35mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.