Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8

When comparing Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.8 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony FE 50mm F1.8 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Sony FE 50mm F1.8:

	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sony
Weight	695 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	24 - 70 mm	50 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	1.8
Anamorphic	No	Missing
Minimum Focus Distance	21 cm	Missing
Type	Zoom	Missing
Aperture Range	2.8 - 22	Missing
Filter Thread Diameter	82	Missing
Aperture Blades	11	Missing
Lens Groups	15	Missing
Lens Elements	20	Missing
Image Stabilization	No	Missing
Parfocal	No	Missing
Autofocus	Evet	Missing
Macro	No	Missing
Weather Seal	Yes	Missing
Full Frame Coverage	Yes	Missing
Lens Hood Included	Yes	Missing