The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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 E 50mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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 F2.5 G weighs 174g, which means it is 28g (13%) lighter than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS which has a weight of 202g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has the fastest aperture of
F2.5 , the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
