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
41 Overall Score
Price $698
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 560 |
| AF Type | Automatic | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SAL50M28 50mm | 53.9 | 28.2 | 75.8 | 88.3 | 20.2 | 40.6 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 65.5 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
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