The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro 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 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 71mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a larger diameter of 71mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro 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 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 236g, 15% (44g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 55mm .
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro 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 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro 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 .
