Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SAL2470Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2006 2015
Release Date 2006-06-05 2015-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm 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 24-70mm 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 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,25
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 50 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 83 mm
Length 60 mm 111 mm
Weight 295 gr 974 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 24-70mm 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-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A