The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 with a length of 111mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 663g, 17% (137g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4's weight of 800g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 AF 50mm F1.4 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm .
