Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6vsSony FE 50mm F1.8
FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm / F4-5.6
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FE 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 suits you better
- Weight19g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-60mm in a single lens
When the FE 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.645mm long × 66.6mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.859.5mm long × 68.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 50mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 45cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.14× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 167g | 186g | −19g |
| Length | 45mm | 59.5mm | −14.5mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 68.6mm | −2mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 49mm | −8.5mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2016 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 relative to FE 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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FE 50mm F1.8
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