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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

	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.
A compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity. "Life size" macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality -- giving you spectacularly sharp photos of insects, flowers, gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- which means it can also be used as a standard and midrange telephoto lens.

A compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity. "Life size" macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality -- giving you spectacularly sharp photos of insects, flowers, gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- which means it can also be used as a standard and midrange telephoto lens.

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Specification

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Specification
Available mount(s)	Sony / Minolta A
Application(s)	Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Architecture
Category(s)	Standard prime, Macro
Multiplier	1×
Stabilizer	no
Focal length	50 mm (prime)
Lens construction	7 elements in 6 groups
Angle of view	35mm: 47° digital: 32°
Number of blades	7
Maximum aperture	f/2.8
Minimum aperture	f/32
Minimum focusing distance	20 cm
Magnification	1×
Filter size	55 mm
Size	∅ 71 × 60 mm
Weight	295 g
Notes
AF speed	N/A
AF sound
Internal focusing	N/A
Internal zoom	N/A
Fix front lens	N/A
Mount type	N/A
Weather sealed	N/A
Drop in filter	N/A
Ultrasonic AF	no
APS-C sized circle	no
Low dispersion lens element	N/A
Hard case	N/A
Soft case	N/A
Lens hood	N/A
Tripod adapter	N/A

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Reviews

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens review at www.photozone.de (English)

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Sony Lens Review

Dec 14, 2007

Rather than "reviewing" this lens, I will instead point out features which I feel will be important to a potential buyer.

* Lens made in Japan - not Chinese junk.
* Razor sharp images.
* Very crisp and bright for an F2.8 lens - it "feels" like an F1.4 lens.
* Absolutely no vignetting in the corners - full coverage.
* Focus range limiter - either infinity to close, or close to macro. Can be turned on or off. The focus range limiter is a very important feature - it prevents the camera from needlessly swinging the lens all the way from infinity to macro when it re-focuses.
* Uses 55 mm filter rings.
* Macro focus works a LOT closer than advertised. You can photograph a flea on a fly if you want.
* On-lens focus hold button - temporarily turns off auto focus if you need to. This is very useful for getting the *exact* spot in focus that you want (especially in macro mode).
* The Focus Hold button can be programmed in the camera to do focus hold OR depth of field preview.
* Iris leaves are nice and symmetrical - another sign of quality.
* Iris has 7 leafs - and they are slightly curved so that the aperture is almost a perfect circle at any F-stop.
* Lens is smooth and tight - nothing rattles like "cheap" lenses do.

If you buy this lens, you will not be disappointed.

Amazingly clear shots

Mar 30, 2007

I just purchased the lens and don't regret it one bit- you get what you pay for and you are definitely getting a high quality lens here- the pictures are incredible- what are you waiting for?

the best. More than I expect

Mar 24, 2007

This is, like other Sony products, very high quality. I've enjoyed a lot with this purchase.

Excellent quality. If you shoot macros: get it

Apr 10, 2008

If you want to shoot macros, you have to buy this lens. I used it with A700 and got very sharp images that I cannot get using other lenses.

Sony 50mm f/2.8 is GREAT!

Apr 4, 2008

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

This little lens is BIG on performance. I took a photo of a blue vase my son brought back from Korea and the blues are rich, deep and very sharp. Sony makes quality lenses and this one is no exception!

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Sample Photos

Sony A700 + Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

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Resolution: 12.2 megapixel
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal length: 500/10

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Aperture: f/16.0
Focal length: 500/10

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Focal length: 500/10

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Focal length: 500/10

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Aperture: f/9.0
Focal length: 500/10

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Resolution: 12.2 megapixel
Aperture: f/14.0
Focal length: 500/10

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