The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II with a length of 58mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II's 64mm 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 50mm F1.8S II weighs 134g, which means it is 156g (53%) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 which has a weight of 290g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Yongnuo 50mm F1.8S II has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
