The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO with a length of 76mm, is 64mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM 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. Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO weighs 370g, which means it is 548g (59%) lighter than the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM which has a weight of 918g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM 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
Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 105mm .
