A normal-length prime with close-focusing capabilities, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Photographyfrom Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Photographyoffers 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. 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: 2. What is the best Sony or Sony Mount Lens to use on Sony A7iii cameras to copy 35mm and 120 negatives?

A: Optically the best one is the Sony 90mm macro. Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens with UV Filter Kit BH #SO9028F (B&H Kit) https://bhpho.to/35hOkAe

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. What do you think for using it at videography?

A: The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens (Sony E) would be an excellent choice for a high quality, fast autofocus lens, for great performance for video, with a Sony Mirrorless or Cinema Camera.

Q: 7. Is there a lens hood that can be used with this lens? I notice there is a inner and outer set of threads on the front of the lens. What is the diameter of the outer threads?

A: The filter thread size for this lens is 55mm. The recommended lens hood can be found here https://bhpho.to/2lZBpvf

Q: 8. Will this lens have audible focusing motors like the new cheaper 50mm f1.8 that came out this year? Or silent like the 55mm f1.8?

A: The lens is not out yet so there are no real world reviews and we have not seen one.Chances are the motor will make some noise. For it being as loud as the new 50mm we could not say. But most likely it will be a more quiet than that.

Q: 9. What lens shade is compatible with this lens?..thanks..

A: You could use the B+W 55mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950, BH # BWLHM55. https://bhpho.to/3IkSqgo

Q: 10. Got this and the macro is fine but it takes 4 - 6 SECONDS TO FOCUS on regular stills mode!!! This is even without altering the composition from one shot to the next, center focus, tripod. On video it takes 2 seconds for focus and the thing is noisy as a garbage truck. Anyone else have this problem or do I need to return this dog back to the pound?

A: Yes. Same problem. The lens hunts for focus even when i'm not shooting. Super slow to obtain focus. I bought it for the macro, but there is terrible pin cushioning there too. Send it back.