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Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro A Mount Review

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 295g / 0.65 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 72mm x 60mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Overview


Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeGood
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 60mm. It weighs 295g / 10.4 oz.

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 50mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m.


Aperture

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .

Lens Hood

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro doesn't come with a lens hood.

Body Colour

Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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35mm FF 174 g / 0.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro Lens Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro
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35mm FF 518 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 6

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 295g
Diameter 72mm
Length 60mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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