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