Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a full-frame macro prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on August 30, 2016.[1][2]

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focal length50mm
Image format35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 (22)
Close focus distance0.28 metres (0.92 ft)
Max. magnification1:1 (1×)
Diaphragm blades7 blades
Construction8 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Unique featuresdedicated macro lens, extra-low dispersion glass
Applicationportrait, macro
Physical
Min. length71 millimetres (2.8 in)
Diameter71 millimetres (2.8 in)
Weight236 grams (0.520 lb)
Filter diameter55mm
Colorblack
Software
Lens ID3
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP$499 USD (as of 2016)

As of June 2017, the 50mm Macro lens is one of only 3 E-mount lenses manufactured by Sony that are specifically designed for macro photography, with the others being the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lenses. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, this lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, producing a field-of-view equivalent on full frame of 75mm.

Build quality

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The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior with a matte black finish. On the side of the lens are a pair of external switches controlling the lens' focusing range and autofocus-manual focus control. There is also a programmable focus-hold button for maintaining focus on a subject in motion.

The lens' autofocus motor is slow yet accurate on older Sony E-mount cameras and performs much better on newer cameras such as the Sony α6500 and Sony α9.

Image quality

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The lens is exceptionally sharp from its maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the frame. Distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration are all well controlled. The bokeh produced by this lens is smooth at its closest focusing distance.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony introduces FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with 1:1 reproduction". Archived from the original on 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  2. ^ "Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro: Digital Photography Review". Archived from the original on 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2017-06-19.