Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM.

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SAL1650
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Release Year 2006 2011
Release Date 2006-06-05 2011-08-24
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
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 DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,2
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 ED glass elements, aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Focal Length 50 mm 16-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
34 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 DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 81 mm
Length 60 mm 88 mm
Weight 295 gr 577 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH117
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A