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 Sigma 50mm 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. Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 67mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 71mm.
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 84g (26%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
