The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the 7artisans 35mm 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 99mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the 7artisans 35mm 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 65% (598g) lighter than the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM's weight of 918g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the 7artisans 35mm 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 .
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the 7artisans 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.