Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 88.9 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 77.0 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 83.0 |
Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a standard prime lens that also offers macro capabilities. It's suitable for close-up photography, portraits, and everyday shooting, providing a 1:1 magnification ratio. Its autofocus can be slow.
📸 Browse 33 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Motor | Stepping Motor |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 16.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.0x |
| Elements / Groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 55mm |
| Weight | 236g |
| Dimensions | 71.0 x 71.0mm |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| MSRP | $498 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro, sourced from SampleShots.
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