Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro.

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Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL50M28
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-02-20 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 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 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Length 69 mm 60 mm
Weight 222 gr 295 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A