The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 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. Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G weighs 162g, which means it is 5g (2%) lighter than the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 which has a weight of 167g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 has a 41mm 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 FE 24mm F2.8 G:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 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 .
Focal Range
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 has a focal range of 28-60mm 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 42 - 90mm .
