The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM 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. Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S with a length of 154mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S's 81mm 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. Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S weighs 920g, which means it is 570g (38%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 1490g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has the Samsung NX lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a focal range of 50-150mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75-225mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.