The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 28mm F2.8 and the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Sony 28mm F2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony 28mm F2.8's 66mm 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 28mm F2.8 weighs 185g, which means it is 380g (67%) lighter than the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 which has a weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 28mm F2.8 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 28mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 28mm F2.8 and the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.