The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 28mm 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Sony FE 28mm F2 with a length of 60mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's 55mm diameter.
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 28mm F2 weighs 200g, 47% (184g) lighter than the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's weight of 384g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a 49mm 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 Kamlan 28mm F1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony FE 28mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
