The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 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 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC with a length of 75mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 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. Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 535g, 23% (160g) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
