The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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. Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 200mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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. Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 weighs 980g, which means it is 65g (6%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 1045g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
The Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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 .
Focal Range
Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a focal range of 50-135mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75 - 202.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .
