The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28mm F2 and the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM 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 C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Sony FE 28mm F2 with a length of 60mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM's 56mm 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 28mm F2 weighs 200g, which means it is 150g (42%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM which has a weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28mm F2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM has a 46mm 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 28mm F2:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 28mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
