Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro vs Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro and Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM .

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Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 1987 1991
Release Date
MSRP 299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 23 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,5 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 50 mm 14 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 77 mm
Length 63 mm 89 mm
Weight 280 gr 560 gr
Other
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 52 mm N/A
Lens Hood No information Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A