Clear winner
The Sony 28mm f/2 offers a lower price (£591.70 less), a wider f/2 aperture, a lighter body (70g less), closer minimum focusing and autofocus.
Our take: For most buyers the Sony 28mm f/2 is the stronger all-round pick — it offers a lower price (£591.70 less), a wider f/2 aperture, a lighter body (70g less), closer minimum focusing and autofocus.
| Sony 28mm f/2 | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II |
|---|---|
| Price £35.50on Amazon | Price £627.20on Amazon |
| BrandSony |
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| Brand7artisans |
Sensor Format
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Mount
| Mount
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| CategoryWide | CategoryStandard |
| Use Case EverydayLow LightStreetTravelVlogging | Use Case ArtisticEverydayLow LightPortraitStreet |
| Focal Length28mm | Focal Length50mm |
| Angle of View75° | Angle of View47° |
| Aperture f/2 (max)f/22 (min) Wider aperture | Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min) |
| Blades9 Smoother bokeh | Blades7 |
| Circular ApertureYes | Circular ApertureYes |
| Min Focus Distance0.29m Focuses closer | Min Focus Distance0.4m |
| Max Magnification0.13x | Max Magnification0.12x |
| Filter Diameter49mm | Filter Diameter52mm |
| Weight200g Lighter | Weight270g |
| StabilizationNo (relies on camera) | StabilizationNo (relies on camera) |
| Auto FocusYes Has autofocus | Auto FocusNo |
| Release Date2015 | Release Date2020 |
| View full detailsSony 28mm f/2 | View full detailsMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II |
