Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 500mm F8 Reflex

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 500mm F8 Reflex.

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SAL500F80
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-06-05 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 400 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,13
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 Filter Element
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Focal Length 50 mm 500 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 500mm F8 Reflex
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 89 mm
Length 60 mm 118 mm
Weight 295 gr 665 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A SH0015
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A