Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T.
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Product |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Name | Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro | Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL50M28 | SAL24F20Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Release Year | 2006 | 2010 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2010-07-27 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Extends | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 19 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,29 |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 24 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 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Weather Sealing | No | No information |
Diameter | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Length | 60 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 295 gr | 555 gr |
Other |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | No information | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH110 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |