Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G.

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Product
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Name Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL50F18F SEL50F25G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Release Year 2016 2021
Release Date 2016-03-29 2021-03-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 198 USD 548 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Linear Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,21
Aperture
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,5
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 9 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Aspherical Element 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Focal Length 50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 68 mm
Length 60 mm 45 mm
Weight 186 gr 174 gr
Other
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH146 ALC-SH166
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A