Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $499).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 63.9mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 39 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 202g (7.1 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements79
Optical Groups57
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent75-75mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance39 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$299$499
Filter Size49mm40mm
Diameter62.6mm66.6mm
Length63.9mm45mm
Weight202g (7.1 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo