Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Name | Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL50M28 | SEL50F25G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2016-08-30 | 2021-03-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 548 USD | 548 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
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 F2.8 Macro |
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 | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 16 cm | 31 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,21 |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 9 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Extra-low Dispersion glass | 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
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 F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 71 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 236 gr | 174 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH166 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
