This versatile 50 mm "normal" macro prime lens for full-frame sensors is ideal for everyday photography as well as capturing impressive 1:1 macro images. You can get as close as 16 centimetres from the subject while the normal angle of view makes it possible to include background elements for added creative freedom. Controls and operation are optimised for easy, efficient close-up shooting.
FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro compatibility
E-mount Full Frame Cameras
E-mount APS-C cameras
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Focus as close as 16 centimetres with 1:1 macro capability. Shoot subjects without having to move the camera back to find a usable distance. A great lens for everyday situations.
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Excellent image-wide sharpness and bokeh
ED glass element minimises chromatic aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness, and a circular aperture mechanism contributes to smooth, natural-looking bokeh.
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Compact, lightweight design
Max. 70.8 mm diameter and 71 mm length with a total weight of only 236 grams for outstanding mobility and easy handling. A perfect match for compact α series bodies.
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For snapshots as well as macro
Ideal for scenery and portraits as well as macro. Field curvature and other optical aberrations are corrected by an aspherical element, maintaining top image quality from image centre to periphery.
Get close
Subjects that "pop"
Go-anywhere size & weight
All-around versatility
Lens Configuration
Impressive optical performance for Sony cameras, precision engineered for versatility and reliability in a wide range of applications. [1] Aspherical lens [2] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines. [1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical centre of lens (mm) [3] Spatial frequency [4] 10 line pairs / mm [5] 30 line pairs / mm [6] Max. aperture [7] F8 aperture [8] Radial values [9] Tangential values
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