The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 E 16-55mm F2.8 G weighs 494g, 17% (106g) lighter than the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II's weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony E 16-55mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II and the Sony E 16-55mm 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.
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
