Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G vs Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/2.5 on the FE 50mm F2.5 G, against f/2.8 on the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro.
- Closest focus: 0.16 m on the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro, against 0.31 m on the FE 50mm F2.5 G.
- Max magnification: 1× on the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro, against 0.21× on the FE 50mm F2.5 G.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE 50mm F2.5 G, against No on the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro.
- Weight: 174 g on the FE 50mm F2.5 G, against 236 g on the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro.
FE 50mm F2.5 G or FE 50mm F2.8 Macro: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 50mm F2.5 G for its maximum aperture, aperture ring and weight.
Choose the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro for its closest focus and max magnification.
On paper the FE 50mm F2.5 G wins more rows (3 to 2); if the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $597 new $379.99 used | $655 new $350 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 50mm (full frame) | 50mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.5 (best) | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 9 | 8 / 7 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.31 m | 0.16 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 1× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 174 g (best) | 236 g |
| Diameter × length | 68 × 45 mm | 70.8 × 71 mm |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | 55 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.