Lens Reviews - Sony SAL-50M28 ( 50mm f2.8 Macro)

Overview

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Compact macro lens with 20cm minimum focusing distance
Double floating lens element mechanism compensates for aberrations at all focusing distances
Circular aperture for beautiful defocused effect
Non-rotating manual focus ring during AF operation

Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 50
Max Focal Length (mm): 50
Number of Elements: 7
Element Groups: 6
Max Aperture: 2.8
Minimum Aperture: 32
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.2
Maximum Magnification: 1
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 55
Diameter at widest (mm): 71
Lens Length (mm): 60
Weight (g): 295

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Lens Specifications

Lens Groups-Elements 6-7
Angle of view, attached to 35mm-format camera; degrees 47
Angle of View, attached to APS-C-format camera; degrees 32
Aperture Blades 7
Circular Aperture YES
Min. Aperture 32
Min. Focus (shortest distance from image sensor to subject); m 0.2
Max.Magnification
Filter Diameter; mm 1.0
Filter Diameter; mm 55
Dimension(Max. Diameter x Length); mm 71.5x60
Weight; g 295
Supplied Accessories
Front lens cap YES
Rear lens cap YES

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Average user rating from: 10 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.7
Sharpness		4.5
Build Quality		4.8
AF Speed		4.8
Value for Money		4.7

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Great lens!, Saturday, 23 January 2010


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

All the professional reviews that I've read for this lens have been spectacular, and I concur. For someone new to DSLRs, I thought that the lens was pricey for no zoom, but the quality of the images are absolutely great. This gives new life to my old A100 camera.

I'm not a professional, and am still learning about photography, but this is a great lens to have. I first got a Tamrom zoom lens, which is great all-around, but this lens beats it on quality hands down. I can get really close to the subject, and still get great quality.

I've used this at night for photographing fireworks, and it actually worked well, since I could go all the way down to f/2.8 and use a faster shutter speed.

The focus limiter is nice, since the A100 has a Bit of a problem focusing at times, and this helps it focus much better.

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Awesome Macro Lens!, Thursday, 13 August 2009


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

wow! i hardly ever take this off my camera! i can take a pic of bacteria with this thing! lol, seriously an awesome lens though, you can see very fine detail in the eyes of bugs with this lens.

SHARP, SHARP, SHARP!, Friday, 14 November 2008


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

This is a MUST HAVE glass for your Alpha system! I shoot this on an A700 and a KM 5D. Beside the 1.5x factor (which really makes this lens more like a 75mm) it is TACK SHARP. Whether you shoot macro or for general shooting for portraits. This glass is going to give you the sharpness you need, the color you wish for, and the depth in your subject. The only reservation i have for this glass is that it's a plastic body with a rubber focus ring, which the rubber will tend to get "old" as it ages. But don't get me wrong, it's a good build and never feels "cheap" in your hands. The focus on this is bearable but not super fast when you're in macro mode. Use the focus limiter button and it will surprise you how fast it can keep up even on the KM 5D. It's a prime glass piece! Pay for the price but you won't regret it!!!

Great product!!, Friday, 05 September 2008


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

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
Great product!! This lens met all of my close up needs... I sell jewelry and figurines, I get nice detailed shots....

Just what I expected, Sunday, 25 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		3.8
Sharpness		3.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		3.0
Value for Money		4.0

It is a Sony product, afterall. This macro lense gets you up close and personal with a tight shot of detail.

Excellent quality. If you shoot macros: get it, Thursday, 10 April 2008


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

If you want to shoot macros, you have to buy this lens. I used it with A700 and got very sharp images that I cannot get using other lenses.

Sony 50mm f/2.8 is GREAT!, Friday, 04 April 2008


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

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

This little lens is BIG on performance. I took a photo of a blue vase my son brought back from Korea and the blues are rich, deep and very sharp. Sony makes quality lenses and this one is no exception!

Sony Lens Review, Friday, 14 December 2007


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

Rather than "reviewing" this lens, I will instead point out features which I feel will be important to a potential buyer.

* Lens made in Japan - not Chinese junk.
* Razor sharp images.
* Very crisp and bright for an F2.8 lens - it "feels" like an F1.4 lens.
* Absolutely no Vignetting in the corners - full coverage.
* Focus range limiter - either infinity to close, or close to macro. Can be turned on or off. The focus range limiter is a very important feature - it prevents the camera from needlessly swinging the lens all the way from infinity to macro when it re-focuses.
* Uses 55 mm filter rings.
* Macro focus works a LOT closer than advertised. You can photograph a flea on a fly if you want.
* On-lens focus hold button - temporarily turns off auto focus if you need to. This is very useful for getting the *exact* spot in focus that you want (especially in macro mode).
* The Focus Hold button can be programmed in the camera to do focus hold OR Depth of field preview.
* Iris leaves are nice and symmetrical - another sign of quality.
* Iris has 7 leafs - and they are slightly curved so that the aperture is almost a perfect circle at any F-stop.
* Lens is smooth and tight - nothing rattles like "cheap" lenses do.

If you buy this lens, you will not be disappointed.

Amazingly clear shots, Friday, 30 March 2007


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

I just purchased the lens and don't regret it one bit- you get what you pay for and you are definitely getting a high quality lens here- the pictures are incredible- what are you waiting for?

the best. More than I expect, Saturday, 24 March 2007


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

This is, like other Sony products, very high quality. I've enjoyed a lot with this purchase.