The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro 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. Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 67mm. The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 62mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 71mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 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 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202g, which means it is 118g (36%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm 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 50mm F1.8 OSS:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
