Lens Reviews - Sony SAL-100M28 (100mm f2.8 Macro)

Overview

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Macro telephoto - ideal for shooting insects, flowers and other small subjects
Double floating lens element mechanism compensates for aberrations at all focusing distances
Circular aperture for beautiful defocused effect
Focus hold button, focus range limiter and non-rotating focus ring

Lens Type: Prime
Lens Special Features: Macro
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 100
Max Focal Length (mm): 100
Number of Elements: 8
Element Groups: 8
Max Aperture: 2.8
Minimum Aperture: 32
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.32
Maximum Magnification: 1
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 55
Diameter at widest (mm): 75
Lens Length (mm): 98
Weight (g): 505

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specifications

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Lens Specifications

Product Name 100m F2.8 Macro
35mm equivalent focal length when used with APS-C sensor camera 150
Lens Groups-Elements 8-8
Angle of view, attached to 35mm-format camera; degrees 24
Angle of View, attached to APS-C-format camera; degrees 16
Aperture Blades 9
Circular Aperture YES
Min. Aperture 32
Min. Focus (shortest distance from image sensor to subject); m 0.35
Max.Magnification 1.0
Filter Diameter; mm 55
Dimension(Max. Diameter x Length); mm 75x98.5
Weight; g 505

Supplied Accessories
Front lens cap YES
Rear lens cap YES
Lens hood Yes

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User Lens Reviews

Average user rating from: 7 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.7
Sharpness		4.9
Build Quality		4.4
AF Speed		4.7
Value for Money		4.9

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

I am in love with my Macro Lens, Wednesday, 14 July 2010


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

This is my first macro lens and I love it the results are above what I imagined and I am enjoying the results, Its functions are easy and user friendly, I can only get better with this lens on my camera.

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Great lens, Tuesday, 20 October 2009


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I used in over 100 pictures of flowers and orchids. I was very pleased to see the excelent quality of the pictures.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Sony 100mm f2.8 Macro, Tuesday, 30 June 2009


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I love this lens! It hasn't come off my A100 DSLR since it arrived. I have had it about a month and shot over 3000 images learning all aspects of this superb optic. It is sharp, shockingly sharp! Until now I was using my 18-70 mm and 75-300 zooms with and without close up filters. Mostly good close up shots and occasionally a real nice sharp close up. The 100mm f2.8 is in another league. I have been in photography since 1968, and this lens once again proves my theory and gut feel that fixed focal length prime lenses are still king of Resolution. My shots of flowers and bees are the best ever. For the first time I can now see in my digital images just how messy bees are with pollen! Oh, and let's not forget the color. The color is intense in every image. Warning: This is a demanding lens. So first and foremost read the instructions on how to use the "focus limiter." This is a must. It will speed up focusing for all uses, including macro, scenes, architecture, and general photography. Also realize that this is a telephoto lens with extreme close focusing. As a result, especially for close ups, the Depth of field is extremely shallow when using f2.8 and similar f-stops. This is an optical law, not a defect, so use it to your advantage by planning shots requiring selective focus. By following these tips, taking many shots to learn about the lens, and if this is your first prime lens, you will be ushered into a new level of digital photography performance. PS: Amazon was fast and reliable in shipping my 100mm f2.8 macro.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Awesome Macro Details, Wednesday, 13 May 2009


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

The 100mm Macro is Awesome..
You Can Get The Details of anything..
Recommended.. Don't Hisitate Before ordering it..
It's Worth every penis..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

just amazing, Thursday, 19 March 2009


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I dont like to do review but in this case I have to do it, this lens is just amaizing you will discover another world

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

This lens beats all I own!, Saturday, 31 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

Your rating: 5 stars
Headline: This camera lens is awesome!

Pros : Durable, Sharp Focus, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Easily Interchangeable
Cons : NONE
Best Uses : Wildlife, Sports/Action, Portraits, Macro and portraits, Upgrade
Describe Yourself : Semi-Professional

I only use this lens when the shot counts. My site has 10,000 shots primarily with this macro lens.
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The Short and Medium of It , Tuesday, 27 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

Arrived in good order and after using it for several hours in one day I can report no problems and it functioned well. The kit lens that came with the camera was good for the Sony A350, but this lens enhances the camera's utility and effectiveness greatly.