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 EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II 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. Sony FE 50-150mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM with a length of 199mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM's 89mm 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 50-150mm F2 weighs 1340g, which means it is 150g (10%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 1490g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II 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 EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.
