Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

A perfect macro prime for everyday use

This versatile 50 mm “normal” macro prime lens for full-frame sensors is ideal for everyday photography as well as capturing impressive 1:1 macro images. You can get as close as 16 centimeters from the subject while the normal angle of view makes it possible to include background elements for added creative freedom. Controls and operation are optimized for easy, efficient close-up shooting.

FE 50mm F2.8 Macro compatibility

Get close for spectacular macro

Focus as close as 16 centimeters with 1:1 macro capability. Shoot subjects without having to move the camera back to find a usable distance. A great lens for everyday situations.

Excellent image-wide sharpness and bokeh

ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness, and a circular aperture mechanism contributes to smooth, natural-looking bokeh..

Compact, lightweight design

Max. 70.8mm diameter and 71mm length with a total weight of only 236 grams for outstanding mobility and easy handling. A perfect match for compact α series bodies.

For snapshots as well as macro

Ideal for scenery and portraits as well as macro. Field curvature and other optical aberrations are corrected by an aspherical element, maintaining top image quality from image center to periphery.

Lens Configuration

Impressive optical performance for Sony cameras, precision engineered for versatility and reliability in a wide range of applications.

[1] Aspherical lens
[2] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass

MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%)
[2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm)
[3] Spatial frequency
[4] 10 line pairs / mm
[5] 30 line pairs / mm
[6] Max. aperture
[7] F8 aperture
[8] Radial values
[9] Tangential values

¹ Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.