Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.26x).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better length (60.9mm vs 98.5mm).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 16 cm).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better weight (181g (6.4 oz) vs 236g (8.3 oz)).
Product
Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Sony
$549
Optical Design
Focal Length11mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements810
Optical Groups68
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent17-17mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance12 cm16 cm
Max Magnification0.26x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$549$499
Filter Size55mm55mm
Diameter66.7mm70.8mm
Length60.9mm98.5mm
Weight181g (6.4 oz)236g (8.3 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo