The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G with a length of 92mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G's 75mm 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 FE 24-50mm F2.8 G weighs 440g, which means it is 160g (26%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 24-50mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 75mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 33.6mm.
