The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G 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 24-50mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M with a length of 79mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M's 65mm 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. Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M weighs 427g, which means it is 13g (2%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
The Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
31.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 24-50mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 75mm.
