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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
236 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
16 cm
Length
71 mm
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At a Glance

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro reproduces subjects at life size with its 1:1 magnification. It is a standard prime for full-frame Sony E-mount. The minimum focus distance of 16 cm allows work from very close range, and the f/2.8 maximum aperture helps keep shutter times short. Besides macro and product shots, the normal focal length also suits everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
236 g (0.52 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
16 cm (6.3 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
71 mm (2.8 in)
Diameter
70.8 mm (2.79 in)

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro fit?

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 50mm F2.8 MacroSony FE 50mm F2.5 GSigma 50mm F2 DG DN | CViltrox AF 50mm F2
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.5f/2f/2
Weight236 g174 g345 g205 g
Filter diameter55 mm49 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance16 cm31 cm45 cm51 cm
Length71 mm45 mm70 mm56.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro weigh?

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 236 g. It is 71 mm long with a diameter of 70.8 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro use?

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is 16 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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