Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SAL50F14
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-06-05 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
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 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,15
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length 50 mm 50 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 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 66 mm
Length 60 mm 43 mm
Weight 295 gr 222 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A SH0011
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A