The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 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. 7artisans 25mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 32mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II with a length of 30mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the 7artisans 25mm F1.8's 51mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and 7artisans 25mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II weighs 107g, which means it is 36g (25%) lighter than the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 which has a weight of 143g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm whereas the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 25mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 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 .
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
