Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS vs Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
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Product |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Name | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL50F18/B | SEL1655G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2019-08-28 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 298 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 39 cm | 33 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,16 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. |
Focal Length |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 16-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
39 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 62 mm | 100 mm |
| Weight | 202 gr | 494 gr |
Other |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH116 | ALC-SH161 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
