The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro 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. Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 71mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a larger diameter of 71mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro's 68mm 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 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 236g, which means it is 109g (31%) lighter than the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro which has a weight of 345g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has the Pentax KAF2 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 , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm.
