The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 60mm, is 68mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro's 72mm 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 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 295g, which means it is 1105g (78%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a 95mm 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 Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
