Sony
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
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Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 50 mm
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 6x more reach, less perspective distortion
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More zoom 4x vs 1x
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 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Shorter 41 mm vs 122 mm
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 3x shorter
Slightly lighter 132 g vs 460 g
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 3.5x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 75 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Wildlife lens

$200
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Much more expensive
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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