The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 with a length of 94mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM 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 35mm F1.8 weighs 426g, which means it is 492g (53%) lighter than the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM which has a weight of 918g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
7Artisans 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 105mm .
