Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] vs Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF 50mm F1.4 [New]
Minolta
AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is faster by 8.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is lighter by 80g.
- Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is the newer design (1998 vs 1993).
| Spec | AF 50mm F1.4 [New] | AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 315 |
| 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 |
Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New]
The Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.
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.