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 FE 50mm F2.8 Macro 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 Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 71mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a larger diameter of 71mm compared to the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's 65mm 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. Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 236g, 18% (54g) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's weight of 290g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm 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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.