Lens Comparison
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro
Key Differences
- Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.15x).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 98.5mm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a better min focus distance (16 cm vs 30 cm).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 236g (8.3 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 16 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 70.8mm |
| Length | 45mm | 98.5mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 236g (8.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
