The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD and the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's 81mm 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 CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM weighs 518g, 37% (307g) lighter than the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD's weight of 825g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD and the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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.
