Sony Sony E Macro

FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

50mm
f/2.8
Macro
236 g
Min focus 0.16 m

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Quick answer

A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount covering 50mm at f/2.8. It weighs about 236 g and has no built-in stabilization.

Pros

1:1 magnification
Compact at about 236 g
Close focus to 0.16 m

Cons

Short working distance at 1:1
Less suited to subject-isolating portraits

Verdict

This is a light macro for general close-up work. Shooters of skittish subjects may prefer a longer focal length.

About this lens

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony E
Focal length: 50mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2016
Minimum focus distance: 0.16 m
Maximum magnification: 1x
Filter thread: 55 mm
Weight: 236 g
Length: 71 mm
Diameter: 70.8 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro?

Close-up products
Food photography
Documents and copy 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°

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro a true macro?

Yes. It reaches 1:1 magnification, meaning a subject is rendered life-size on the sensor, which is the usual definition of a true macro lens.

Is the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro good as a normal lens?

It can double as a 50mm, though f/2.8 limits low-light work.

Does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro have stabilization?

No. The lens has no stabilization of its own, so handheld sharpness at slow shutter speeds depends on a body with in-body stabilization or a faster shutter speed.