A normal-length prime with close-focusing capabilities, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from Sony offers a useful mixture of a high 1:1 maximum magnification along with a relatively broad field of view to suit photographing general subjects and achieving a greater depth of field. It's a versatile normal prime that does double duty as both a specialized macro optic and a flexible prime for portraiture or other distant subjects.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16    1:1 Magnification Ratio    One ED Element & One Aspherical Element    Focus Hold Button & Focus Range Limiter    Minimum Focus Distance: 6.3"    Dust- & Moisture-Resistant Construction    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

A normal-length prime with close-focusing capabilities, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from Sony offers a useful mixture of a high 1:1 maximum magnification along with a relatively broad field of view to suit photographing general subjects and achieving a greater depth of field. It's a versatile normal prime that does double duty as both a specialized macro optic and a flexible prime for portraiture or other distant subjects.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the weight of this lens?

A: Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens weights 8.32oz/ 236g.

Q: 2. does this work on the a6100?

A: Yes, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens (Sony E) is as full frame lens that works perfectly on the Sony a6100.

Q: 3. Can I turn off auto focus and use only manual focus on this lens?

A: The Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens has an AF/ MF switch. Set the switch to MF for manual focus.

Q: 4. How does this compare to sigma 70mm f2.8 macro lens for video? i like af but can shoot in manual focus as well. i am looking for pro quality.

A: This compares very well to the Sigma 70mm F/2.8. It is a bit wider at 50mm compared to 70mm. The AF will work great for video with this lens on Sony E-Mount cameras.

Q: 5. Can the Focus Hold button be programmed to enable Eye AF?

A: Hi Peter, yes you definitely can reprogram the focus hold button to function as the Eye AF button.

Q: 6. Does this lens have image stabilization?

A: No it does not. Sony camera bodies with built in image stabilization would provide that automatically.

Q: 7. Does this work with the a6400?

A: Yes this will work with the Sony a6400.

Q: 8. Does the 5 axis stabilization in camera work with this lens shooting in RAW format?

A: If you are using this lens with a Sony mirrorless camera starting from the A7 II or newer, the 5 axis in-body stabilization can be used while shooting in RAW format.

Q: 9. Has the focus speed improved at all with firmware updates?

A: On the a7r I found it was quite slow to af compared to most modern lenses, and in low light at macro range lots of af hunting

Q: 10. Does this lens come with a case like the FE 55 1.8 Sonnar ?Can this lense be used as a portraiture lense also ?

A: It does not look as though the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens comes with a lens case. You could use it for a portrait lens as well as a macro lens, yes. Though, if you are shooting full frame, Id likely look at something a bit more telephoto, but a 50mm lens is still useable for portraits.