The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 28mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 with a length of 45mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sony FE 28mm F2's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 and Sony FE 28mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 28-60mm F4-5.6 weighs 167g, which means it is 33g (16%) lighter than the Sony FE 28mm F2 which has a weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 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 .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 28mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm .
