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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50-150mm F2 and Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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. Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L weighs 1330g, 0% (10g) lighter than the Sony FE 50-150mm F2's weight of 1340g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF 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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 168mm .
