The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM 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. Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 with a length of 200mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Sony FE 50-150mm F2's 103mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50-150mm F2 and Canon 200mm f2L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM 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 50-150mm F2 weighs 1340g, which means it is 1180g (46%) lighter than the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM which has a weight of 2520g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50-150mm F2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has a focal range of 50-150mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 320mm .
