The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E 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 Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 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. Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E weighs 270g, which means it is 170g (38%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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 .
