Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SEL50F12GM
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Release Year 2006 2021
Release Date 2006-06-05 2021-03-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1898 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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 FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Linear Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,17
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades 7 11
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 Extreme aspherical elements, Nano AR II coating
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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 FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 87 mm
Length 60 mm 108 mm
Weight 295 gr 778 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH163
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A