The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 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. Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, 11% (64g) lighter than the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS's weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a focal range of 55-200mm and
3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
