The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E with a length of 87mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E's 69mm 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. Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E weighs 370g, which means it is 325g (46%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a 82mm 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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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
Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
