Sony FE 50mm F2.8 MACRO
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 MACRO Review
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens review
SpecificationsFE / E mount for Sony mirrorlessF/2.8 to f/16 aperture rangeED (extra-low dispersion) elementAspherical element1:1 magnification with 16cm/6.3-inch minimum focusFocus range limiter for macro autofocusDust and moisture resistantRounded 7-blade diaphragm HighlightsLightweight and portable1:1 macro focusingED (extra-low dispersion) elementDust- and moisture-resistantOutstanding sharpness from f/4 to f/8Well-controlled chromatic aberration DrawbacksSome corner shading at all aperturesExpensive compared to the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Overall image qualityAchieving its best overall score of 37 points on the Sony A7R II, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro achieves 37 P-Mpix of the A7R II’s 42Mp resolution, making this an incredibly sharp lens-camera combination. In fact it’s the
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Announced in July 2016, the $1498 Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (Zeiss FE 50mm f/1.4) is a standard focal length 50mm prime lens for Sony full-range a7 hybrid cameras (such as the a7R II). Boasting a wide maximum f/1.4 aperture, it’s a versatile lens choice for general use and low-light photography, as well as for creative background bokeh portraits and effects on Sony a7 cameras. |
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Lens options for Sony’s full-frame A7 series of mirrorless cameras are increasing all the time, and the new $498 Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro adds another choice in this popular prime lens focal length. Great for general-use photography and portraiture, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro also boasts 1:1 macro magnification with a 16cm/6.3-inch minimum focus distance, for high-quality close-up photography. FE-mount lenses also remain compatible with Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras such as the A6300, offering an equivalent 75mm focal length, which remains a good option for portraits and macro work, if a bit long for general use. The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro features both ED and aspherical glass elements for improved performance, as well as dust and moisture resistance, and a focus limiter switch. The focus limiter offers 3 settings, including full, 30cm to infinity, and 16cm to 30cm, with the latter being helpful for reducing the amount of “focus hunting” when using autofocus for macro shots. |