Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 116 g lighter (174 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: 45 mm vs 91 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, street, everyday carry
Pick the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.31 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.21× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Zeiss
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
174 g
lighter
|
290 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
91 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
75 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.31 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
1×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2021
|
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 F2.5 G
Compact 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.5 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 174 g and matches Sony's compact G prime line.
Pros
- Small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.31 m
Cons
- f/2.5 limits shallow depth of field
- Not the brightest option
Our notes
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 M
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