Sony FE 50mm F2.8 (SEL50M28)

The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a normal-length prime lens with true macro capabilities, designed for photographers and videographers who need both close-up precision and general-purpose versatility. Its compact, lightweight design makes it ideal for travel, street photography, and professional macro work alike.

Superior Macro Performance

• 1:1 life-size magnification: Capture the finest details of small subjects, from insects to flowers, with true-to-life reproduction.

• Short minimum focusing distance: Focus as close as 6.3″ (16 cm) for dynamic macro compositions.

• Focus range limiter and hold: Constrain focus distance for faster operation and use the focus hold button to lock focus during delicate macro work.

• Smooth linear focus response: Enables precise manual focus adjustments, especially helpful when photographing tiny subjects.

Advanced Optical Design

• High-precision ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element: Controls chromatic aberration and color fringing for accurate color and sharpness across the frame.

• Aspherical element: Reduces astigmatism, field curvature, and other monochromatic aberrations for uniform image quality.

• Rounded 7-blade diaphragm: Produces beautiful, natural bokeh, isolating your subject from the background with smooth defocusing.

• Bright f/2.8 aperture: Offers flexibility in low-light conditions and allows creative control over depth of field.

Compact, Durable, and Reliable

• Portable form factor: Measures just 2.8″ long and weighs 8 oz, making it ideal for handheld shooting and travel photography.

• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction: Ensures durability in outdoor conditions, including wet or dusty environments.

• Rubberized control rings: Offer enhanced tactile feel for precise focus adjustments, even in cold weather.

Versatility Across Photography Styles

• Macro photography: Achieve life-size detail on small subjects with crisp, vivid results.

• Portraits: Soft, pleasing bokeh and a normal 50mm field of view make it excellent for subject separation and flattering portraits.

• General photography: Use it as a compact normal prime for landscapes, street scenes, and everyday shooting.

• Video-friendly features: Smooth internal focusing and precise manual control ensure silent, accurate focus adjustments during recordings.

Additional Features

• Lightweight and ergonomic: Easily mounted on both full-frame and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras.

• Durable lens hood and front element protection: Includes fluorine-coated front glass to resist smudges, dust, and fingerprints.

• Customizable handling: Focus hold button and Linear Response MF ring allow intuitive, tactile control over focusing.

The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a highly versatile lens, offering the precision of a macro lens with the portability and everyday usability of a 50mm prime, making it an excellent choice for nature, product, portrait, and street photography, as well as for video applications requiring silent, smooth focusing.