Sony announces FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens with 1:1 reproduction
Sony has announced the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens. This is a full-frame lens with true 1:1 macro magnification. It provides a minimum focus distance of 16cm/6.3inch.
The new macro optic is resistant to dust and moisture. Lightweight and compact standard macro prime model SEL50M28 offers versatile shooting experience The lens construction includes 8 elements in 7 groups and a rounded 7-blade aperture.
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| Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro | $498 | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
Sony Unveils Full-Frame FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
Ideal for everyday photography, it is a 50mm macro full-frame lens for their E-mount camera system. It features an F2.8 maximum aperture that offers outstanding image quality and bokeh.
Its 1:1 macro capability allows the photographer to get sharp close-up shots of their subject. The new FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberration at close focus. The optical and mechanical construction of the lens has less glare and ghosting, even without a lens hood.
Key Features
- Full-frame 50mm macro lens with 1:1 magnification
- f/2.8 max. aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field
- Get close with 6.25” (0.16m) minimum focusing distance
- 7-blade circular aperture design produce beautiful bokeh
- ED glass effectively compensates for axial chromatic aberration
- Robust and reliable dust and moisture resistant design
- Focus-mode switch, focus-range limiter and focus-hold button
- Distance scale, Magnification scale and Distance index
- Compact (2.78”) and lightweight (8.3 oz.) for high mobility
- Great for scenery and portraits as well as macro shots.
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro optic has useful controls. It has a top-printed distance and magnification scale, focus range limiter, and focus hold button, all benefit more precise focusing adjustments for refined results.Useful controls, such as a top-printed distance and magnification scale, focus range limiter, and focus hold button, all benefit more precise focusing adjustments for refined results.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/16 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 47° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.30″ (16 cm) |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
| Elements/Groups | 8/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Filter Thread | Front: 55 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.79 x 2.80″ (70.8 x 71 mm) |
| Weight | 8.32 oz (236 g) |
