The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II and the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS 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 24-70mm F4 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II with a length of 89mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II and Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II and the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS 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. Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II weighs 420g, which means it is 6g (1%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS which has a weight of 426g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II and the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS 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
Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has a focal range of 24-70mm 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 36 - 105mm .
