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Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 vs Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)

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Verdict at a glance

  • Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is the newer design (1993 vs 1985).
Specification comparison
Spec AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)
Brand Minolta Minolta
Mount Sony A Sony A
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released 1985 1993
Blades 7 7
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 6 6
Af motor screw-drive screw-drive
Elements 7 7
Weight g 310 315
Filter mm 55 55
Length mm 60.0 60.0
Min focus m 0.2 0.2
Max magnification 1.0 1.0

Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8

Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8: a macro lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)

A 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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