Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 236 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2016. That combination suits macro and portrait photography.
It is a versatile prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. It offers true 1:1 macro magnification, allowing photographers to capture intricate details of close-up subjects. With a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, it performs well in low-light conditions and provides a shallow depth of field for pleasing background blur. The lens features a focus distance limiter and a focus hold button to enhance control during shooting. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with weather-sealing, makes it suitable for various environments and applications.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 50mm
- Focal
- 236 g
- Weight
- Sep 2016
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Macro prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Sony E
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.16 m (6.3 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 1.0x
- Filter size
- 55 mm
- Dimensions
- 70.8 mm (diameter) x 71 mm (length)
- Weight
- 236 g (0.52 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- macro, portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.3% of the frame width
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