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 28-70mm F2L 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 RF 28-70mm F2L USM with a length of 140mm, is 60mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a larger diameter of 104mm 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 RF 28-70mm F2L 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 RF 28-70mm F2L 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 90g (6%) lighter than the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which has a weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM 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 28-70mm F2L USM has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 112mm .
