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 Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G 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 50mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 FE 50mm F2.5 G weighs 174g, 13% (28g) lighter than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's weight of 202g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G 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
50mm but while Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G's widest aperture value is
F2.5.