Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
SKU | SAL300F28G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Release Year | 2006 | 1987 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
MSRP | N/A | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Mount | Sony A | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 23 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,5 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Focal Length | 300 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 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 122 mm | 68 mm |
Length | 243 mm | 63 mm |
Weight | 2310 gr | 280 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | No information |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |