The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 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 50mm F1.2 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C with a length of 61mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C's 59mm 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. Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C weighs 360g, which means it is 418g (53%) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM which has a weight of 778g.
Filter Threads
The Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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.
Pergear 50mm F1.2 APS-C is also available in the Fujifilm X , Nikon Z, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
