The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 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. Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M's 53mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M and Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Size and Weight 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 40mm F2.5 G weighs 173g, 38% (108g) lighter than the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M's weight of 281g.
Filter Threads
Both the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 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 50mm F1.4 M 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 Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm .
