The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 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. Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 with a length of 60mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's 69mm 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 F1.8 weighs 186g, 13% (29g) lighter than the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2's weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 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
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 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.
