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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro E Mount Review

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 236g / 0.52 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 71mm x 71mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.16m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Overview


Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

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

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 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 FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens

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

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.16m / 6.3 inch
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CONs
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Sony A7C Mark II with Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
Sony A7CR with Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
Sony A6700 with Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 71mm. It weighs 236g / 8.3 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony FE 50mm F1.8 (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Size and Weight

Sony FE 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 FE 50mm F2.8 Macro:

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




Focal Range

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.



Weather Sealings

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro: 2x - (Compare)
  • Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe: 2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is Extra-low Dispersion glass.

Lens Hood

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

Body Colour

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

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

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

Top Alternatives of Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens
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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization
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 F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 8
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements Extra-low Dispersion glass

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.16m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 236g
Diameter 71mm
Length 71mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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