Quick answer
The Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is a standard macro lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 315 g
- Length
- 60 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)?
At 50mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
