Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Name | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL50F14GM | SEL50M28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2023-02-21 | 2016-08-30 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 548 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 16 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | 1 |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 8 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Extra-low Dispersion glass |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 67 mm | 71 mm |
| Weight | 516 gr | 236 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH173 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
