Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 vs Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
Verdict at a glance
- Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 | Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Weight g | 310 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 60.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
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.
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.