Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm
Delivering true 1:1 magnification with a 200mm minimum focus distance, this 50mm f/2.8 macro lens captures high-contrast, high-resolution detail. A focus range limiter and focus hold button provide precise control for faster, more deliberate autofocus operation. It is best for A-mount portrait and macro shooters who need a lightweight, 295g lens for controlled close-up work.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 295 g
af type Automatic
lens type macro
42 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 161 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Automatic | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm | 54.6 | 32.1 | 74.2 | 88.9 | 18.4 | 45.9 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 60.2 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.4 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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