Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Carl Zeiss
E 50mm F2
Verdict at a glance
- Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is lighter by 84g.
| Spec | FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | E 50mm F2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Carl Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 236.0 (lighter) | 320 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 52 |
| Length mm | 71.0 | 59.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.8 | 62.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.16 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.14 |
| Groups | n/a | 4 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 6 |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount covering 50mm at f/2.8. It weighs about 236 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact at about 236 g
- Close focus to 0.16 m
Cons
- Short working distance at 1:1
- Less suited to subject-isolating portraits
Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.