The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro and the Canon 50mm f1.8 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Canon 50mm f1.8 II with a length of 41mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 68mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 50mm f1.8 II weighs 130g, 53% (150g) lighter than the Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro and the Canon 50mm f1.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro and the Canon 50mm f1.8 II has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.5, the Canon 50mm f1.8 II's widest aperture value is
F1.8.