Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM.
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Product |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Name | Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL50M28 | SAL1650 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Release Year | 2016 | 2011 |
Release Date | 2016-08-30 | 2011-08-24 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 548 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 16 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,2 |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Extra-low Dispersion glass | 3 ED glass elements, aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 16-50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
34 mm |
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 F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 236 gr | 577 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH117 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |