Product details

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 centimetres from the subject while the normal angle of view makes it possible to include background elements for added creative freedom. Controls and operation are optimised for easy, efficient close-up shooting.

Get close for spectacular macro

Focus as close as 16 centimetres 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 minimises chromatic aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness, and a circular aperture mechanism contributes to smooth, natural-looking bokeh.

Compact, lightweight design

Max. 70.8 mm diameter and 71 mm 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 centre to periphery.

Specifications

• MOUNT
  Sony E-mount
• FORMAT
  35 mm full-frame
• FOCAL LENGTH (MM)
  50
• 35 MM EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C)
  75
• LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS
  7-8
• ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM)
  47 °
• ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C)
  32° 2
• MAXIMUM APERTURE (F)
  2.8
• MINIMUM APERTURE (F)
  16
• APERTURE BLADES
  7
• CIRCULAR APERTURE
  Yes
• MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE
  0.16 m (0.53 ft)
• MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO (X)
  1
• FILTER DIAMETER (MM)
  55
• IMAGE STABILISATION (STEADYSHOT)
  - (body-integrated)
• Sze & Weight
  DIMENSIONS (D X L)
  70.8 x 71 mm (2 7/8 x 2 7/8)
  WEIGHT
  236 g (8.4 oz)
• What's In The Box
  Lens front cap: ALC-F55S
  Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM