Sony 50mm F1.4 vs Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
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
- Sony 50mm F1.4 is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony 50mm F1.4 is lighter by 90g.
- Sony 50mm F1.4 is the newer design (2006 vs 1985).
| Spec | 50mm F1.4 | AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 220 (lighter) | 310 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 60.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 1.0 |
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 50mm F1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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.