Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Name | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 | Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL50F18F | SAL50M28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2016-03-29 | 2006-06-05 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 198 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 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 F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Screw drive from camera |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 20 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 1 |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
| Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Aspherical Element | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 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 F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Weight | 186 gr | 295 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | No information |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH146 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |