Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 104 g lighter (186 g vs 290 g)
- You shoot full frame: the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 59.5 mm vs 91 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Beginner portrait work, low-light shooting, everyday carry
Pick the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.45 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Zeiss
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
186 g
lighter
|
290 g
|
| Length |
59.5 mm
shorter
|
91 mm
|
| Diameter |
68.6 mm
slimmer
|
75 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
1×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2016
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
A lightweight 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 186 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Light at about 186 g
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
- Small 49mm filter thread
Cons
- Autofocus is not the fastest
- Mostly plastic construction
Our notes
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M
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