Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

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

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SEL50F18/B
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2006 2011
Release Date 2006-06-05 2011-08-24
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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 E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,16
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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 Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Length 60 mm 62 mm
Weight 295 gr 202 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH116
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A