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Zeiss Touit 2.850M vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

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Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8

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Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 for the E Mount and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS for the E Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Zeiss and Sony. Both lenses have the same focal range of 50mm but different max apertures: Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 while the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has a max aperture of F1.8.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 290g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 91mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.15m
  • Max Magnification: 1x

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 202g.
  • Diameter: 62mm
  • Length: 62mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.39m
  • Max Magnification: 0.16x

What type of photography are the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsFairAverage
PortraitVery GoodExcellent
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageGood
WeddingVery GoodExcellent
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingFairAverage
LandscapeAverageAverage
MacroVery GoodPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 62mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202g, 30% (88g) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's 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 Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
60mm
69mm 186g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
108mm
87mm 778g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Planar T FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
108mm
84mm 778g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ
71mm
64mm 281g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II Lens Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II
89mm
80mm 420g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A6600.

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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has the fastest aperture of F2.8, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is F1.8.

Reasons to choose Zeiss Touit 2.850M over Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.39m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 1x vs 0.16x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS over Zeiss Touit 2.850M

Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture - Wide 1.8 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.8 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 7 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 202g vs 290g 88g lighter
Diameter 62mm vs 65mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Length 62mm vs 91mm 29mm shorter
Filter Thread 49mm vs 52mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Common Weaknesses of Zeiss Touit 2.850M and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust


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Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Zeiss Sony
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour - Silver, Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F1.8
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes No
Diaphragm Blades - 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14 8
Optical Groups 11 7
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.15m 0.39m
Max Magnification 1X 0.16X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Stepper motor
Full Time Manual
Focus Method - Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 290g 202g
Diameter 65mm 62mm
Length 91mm 62mm
Materials - Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 52mm 49mm
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code - ALC-SH116
Tripod Collar No No
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