Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 vs Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.16x).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 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 FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 236g (8.3 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-60mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements910
Optical Groups78
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm16 cm
Max Magnification0.16x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size40mm55mm
Diameter66.6mm70.8mm
Length45mm98.5mm
Weight167g (5.9 oz)236g (8.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo