Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL50M28 | SAL1635Z2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2015-04-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ring-type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,24 |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
19 mm |
| 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 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 60 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 295 gr | 872 gr |
Other |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | No information | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH106 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |