The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 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. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with a length of 60mm, is 146mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS's 62mm 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 E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 214g, which means it is 766g (78%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a 82mm 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 E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm but while Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's widest aperture value is
F2.8.