Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony Sep 2016
Sony Full Frame

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
Sony site

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Good for macroportrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
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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Sample frames

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Aragon Watches
01 Aragon Watches by rbadventures
Aragon Watches
02 Aragon Watches by rbadventures
happy face
03 happy face by f.flibotte
yellow on blue
04 yellow on blue by f.flibotte
Minolta
05 Minolta by Bill McClaren
Crimson Queen
06 Crimson Queen by Bill McClaren
Aragon Divemaster 42 Orange Dial
07 Aragon Divemaster 42 Orange Dial by rbadventures
Casio Analog MTP-1314
08 Casio Analog MTP-1314 by rbadventures
Casio Analog MTP-1314
09 Casio Analog MTP-1314 by rbadventures
Toy Story Woody
10 Toy Story Woody by rbadventures
Old Classic with a New Classic
11 Old Classic with a New Classic by vtom61
Amazon Essentials Easy Reader Watch
12 Amazon Essentials Easy Reader Watch by rbadventures
MINI MINI MINI Camera
13 MINI MINI MINI Camera by rbadventures
Paulie Puppet Ballin' Hard
14 Paulie Puppet Ballin' Hard by rbadventures
Citizen Promaster FUGU Diver NY0154-51L
15 Citizen Promaster FUGU Diver NY0154-51L by rbadventures
BERNY-Men Quart Dress Watch-2676M
16 BERNY-Men Quart Dress Watch-2676M by rbadventures
Beijing Red Star Chinese Zodiac Watch 42mm - BG052511
17 Beijing Red Star Chinese Zodiac Watch 42mm - BG052511 by rbadventures
Cadela Black Eclipse CD-1039-44 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition
18 Cadela Black Eclipse CD-1039-44 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition by rbadventures
Darth Vader is a Tuner!
19 Darth Vader is a Tuner! by rbadventures
Skeletonized 7120 Shanghai Dandong watch movement
20 Skeletonized 7120 Shanghai Dandong watch movement by rbadventures
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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