Sony 50mm f/2.8 D Macro Autofocus Lens (SAL-50M28)

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A compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity.
"Life size" macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality -- giving you spectacularly sharp photos of insects, flowers, gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony  (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- which means it can also be used as a standard and midrange telephoto lens.

Sharp Macro Focusing: You can get closer to your subject to capture low-angle shots of insects, flowers and other natural wonders -- and broad depth of field lets you keep backgrounds in focus too.

Bright f2.8 Aperture: In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization system of the Sony  (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens captures bright, steady images even working with hand-held camera in low light.

High Contrast and Resolution: Excellent optical precision gives your shots greater visual accuracy for close analysis of your subject.

Focus Range Limiter: Speeds auto-focus response by limiting the range of distances that are brought into focus -- Close-up Range, or Telephoto Range.

Focus Hold Button: For full creative control, a focus hold button located on the lens can lock auto-focusing.

Auto Clutch: In auto-focus mode, the manual focus ring does not rotate -- which improves handling ease.

Circular Aperture: Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Specification	Description
Model	SAL-50M28, SAL50M28
UPC	027242694392
Angle of View (Diagonal)	47 degrees
Aperture	f/2.8
Dimensions (dia. X length)	2.8 x 2.4
Filter/Wide Angle Capability	55mm
Fits Camera Made By	Sony
Lens Type	Macro
Minimum Focusing Distance	.78 inches
Select	Digital Specific Lenses
Select Lens Style	Macro
Select Mount	Sony Alpha / Maxxum
Weight (Pounds)	.66

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4.0

"I appraise personal property and often have to take close up photos in poorly lit environments where a flash may not be permitted. I recently purchased a Sony A-330 with an 18-55mm standard lens to replace a Nikon Coolpix 5400 that I had been using. I found that the Sony with the standard lens wou …" Read Full Review »

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 D Macro Autofocus Lens (SAL-50M28) Review

Just what I needed

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4.0

"As a photography student I've been tasked with assignments requiring a lens with close up capability and a wide aperture. So far I've experimented with shots of flowers and jewelery. The clarity and detail I've achieved with varying light conditions convinces me I'll do fine with my intended end use …" Read Full Review »

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Definately worth the money

★★★★★

5.0

"This lens is quite usable wide open and really nice and sharp when you stop it down a little.

My two minor beefs are: 1. It's an external focusing lens which can be a slight inconvienience when using it in the macro mode.

2. It's not supplied with a lens hood because the lens is sunken into the fr …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sony 50mm macro

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"I have owned the Minolta maxxum 50mm 2.8 macro. The Sony is the same lens, so a review of one is a review of the other. I also own other top (and expensive) maxxum lenses. The quality of this lens is amazing. And the optical imaging is just fantastic. On slow slide film (fuji astia 100f) the resolut …" Read Full Review »

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 D Macro Autofocus Lens (SAL-50M28) Review

It's a Tack > Small and Sharp!

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5.0

"Pros

I own the Minolta Maxxum version of this same lens. I picked up this as a "Buy and Try" testee, telling myself I'd keep it if it showed "ANY" improvements over the original Maxxum 50mm 2.8 Machro Tack Driver. A Hard Lens to Surpass. I found it pretty much equal- I could see/find No difference! …" Read Full Review »

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