The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G 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 24-50mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 with a length of 48mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G 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. 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 weighs 172g, which means it is 268g (60%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G 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 .
