Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G.

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SEL50F25G
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Release Year 2006 2021
Release Date 2006-06-05 2021-03-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 548 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
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 F2.5 G
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 F2.5 G
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 31 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,21
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,5
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 9 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
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 F2.5 G
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 68 mm
Length 60 mm 45 mm
Weight 295 gr 174 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH166
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A