The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony 50mm F1.4 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. Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sony 50mm F1.4 with a length of 43mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony 50mm F1.4's 66mm diameter.
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. Sony 50mm F1.4 weighs 222g, 24% (73g) lighter than the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro's weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony 50mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony 50mm F1.4 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony 50mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.