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

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

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Product
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Name Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50M28 SEL50M28
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Release Year 2006 2016
Release Date 2006-06-05 2016-08-30
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 F2.8 Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
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 F2.8 Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera No information
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 16 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Macro Scale 1 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 8 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Extra-low Dispersion glass
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
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 F2.8 Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 71 mm
Length 60 mm 71 mm
Weight 295 gr 236 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A