The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 E 16-55mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 35% (174g) lighter than the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G's weight of 494g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 16-55mm and
3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
