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Sony 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens

see the whole gallery in large	Full frame sized image Lenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AF Lenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. Not stabilized Image stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mount Cheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal Focusing Internally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is fixed The fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Not Sealed Weather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. No drop-in filter support Drop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type.
Superb value in a wide-angle lens for interiors, group photos and landscapes. With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75° angle of view, this lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you’re working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent).

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Superb value in a wide-angle lens for interiors, group photos and landscapes. With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75° angle of view, this lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you’re working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent).

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Sony 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens Specification

Sony 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens Specification
Available mount(s)	Sony / Minolta A
Application(s)	Landscape, Architecture
Category(s)	Wide angle prime
Multiplier	1×
Stabilizer	no
Focal length	28 mm (prime)
Lens construction	5 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view	35mm: 75° digital: 54°
Number of blades	7
Maximum aperture	f/2.8
Minimum aperture	f/22
Minimum focusing distance	30 cm
Magnification	0.13×
Filter size	49 mm
Size	∅ 71 × 43 mm
Weight	185 g
Notes
AF speed	0.3 sec. (from close up to infinity)
AF sound
Internal focusing	no
Internal zoom	N/A
Fix front lens	yes
Mount type	metal
Weather sealed	no
Drop in filter	no
Ultrasonic AF	no
APS-C sized circle	no
Low dispersion lens element	N/A
Hard case	not included
Soft case	not included
Lens hood	not included
Tripod adapter	not included

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Excellent lens with an excellent price

Jan 1, 2009

Disregard all the negative reviews youve read about this lens, the Sony SAL 28F28 its a GREAT lens on its own.

The lens is small, light and discrete, with a hidden hood built in it, may not be a big hood, but its better than nothing.

Most people and websites compare this lens with far more expensive wide angle lenses, making it a toxic mess to stay away from. SO NOT TRUE.

This lens is sharp, even at f/2.8, has a great DOF and bokeh even though its aperture blades arent circular.

On a APS-C sensor, this camera will yield a 42mm focal length, which sort of makes it a portrait lens rather than a wide angle, in APS-C sensors, you require a lens made specifically for that size of sensor if you need a wide angle. This lens its a full frame lens. If you need a wide angle on APS-C, look at the Sony 11-18mm, Sigma 10-20mm or Tamron 10-24mm or 11-18mm.

Despite that fact, this lens is great to work with indoors, its large aperture will help you get shots without a flash and will make portraits look stunning.

The only downside Ive seen to this lens its the filter size, 49mm, not very common if you plan to attach filters to it. I may be wrong though, look for filters this size if you will need them.

A great feature of this lens its that it allows you to shoot from very close to your subjects, its focusing distance allows you to get shots that borderline on macro, even though this isnt a macro lens.

This is a great lens if youre in a budget and you need a fast prime (fixed focal length lens), and even if youre not on a budget, this lens will yield beautiful results.

Very nice standard lens

Feb 3, 2008

Sharp, excellent color. All around lovely lens. Simple design. Light weight. Good price on sale. I like the hidden lens hood in it. There is not a whole lot more you can say about such a simple, low cost prime lens.

great quality

Mar 18, 2007

This lens is perfect to keep in my photo supply bag. The lens is compact, easy to attach and fun to work with.

Sony 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens Sample Photos

Sony DSLR-A300 + 28mm f/2.8 - RAW-Lightroom

Filesize: 3.2 MB
Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal length: 280/10

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Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal length: 280/10

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Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal length: 280/10

Filesize: 3.5 MB
Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal length: 280/10

Filesize: 3.4 MB
Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal length: 280/10

Filesize: 3.5 MB
Resolution: 10 megapixel
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal length: 280/10

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Sony 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens

Full frame sized image

No Ultrasonic AF

Not stabilized

Metal mount

No Internal Focusing

The front lens is fixed

Not Sealed

No drop-in filter support