Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 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 50mm f/1.4
Minolta
AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 is faster by 8.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 is lighter by 75g.
| Spec | AF 50mm f/1.4 | AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1985 | 1985 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 310 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 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 f/1.4
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.
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.