Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro

$598
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10 users at B&H Photo Video

"Very sharp - this is another world compared to the zoom lenses with macro function I was used to."

"Seeing the magnitude of the project, I did not have time yet to test the lens in any other use than copying slides (roughly macro 1:1.5). For this, it works superbly."

"I docked the rating one star because the focusing ring is awkwardly located at the front of the lens, and the lens cap does not have provision for a leash."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
39.4°
50mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A55.

horizontal angle of view
26.4°
76.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	60 mm

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	High max f/stop
	f/32

Cons

The Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	60 mm	above average
	Diameter	72 mm
	Filter size	55 mm
	Weight	295 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	39.6°
	Telephoto horizontal	39.6°
	Wide vertical	27°
	Telephoto vertical	27°
	Wide diagonal	46.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	46.8°
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	18°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	18°
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens?

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