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Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Lens Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2021 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 9/9 | 8/7 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 47° | 47° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.5-22 | f/2.8-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 6.1 oz (174g) | 8.3 oz (236g) |
| Actual Weight | 6.1 oz (173.8g) | 8.4 oz (236.6g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.4 oz (11.8g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 6.6 oz (185.6g) | 8.4 oz (236.6g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.68 x 1.77” (68 x 45mm) | 2.79 x 2.8” (70.8 x 71mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.67 x 1.98” (68 x 50.4mm) | 2.78 x 3.03” (70.7 x 77mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 1.98” (50.4mm) | 4.02” (102.1mm) |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.99” (25.1mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.4 x 0.65” (60.9 x 16.6mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 2.52 - 2.52” (64.1 - 64.1mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.43” (11mm) | 0.76” (19.3mm) |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | 55mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual Linear | Stepping Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 155° | 1160° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | Y / Full 0.5-19.7' (0.16-0.30m) 19.7' (0.3m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 12.2” (310mm) | 6.3” (160mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.61” (295mm) | 6.14” (156mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 1.00x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH166 Buy ► | N / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.61' | 50mm = 5.59' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1711mm | 50mm = 1705mm |
| Review | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens |
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