Sony USA today has just announced a new full frame E-mount macro lens for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras, this lens is Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens (B&H Photo Video). The US price for this lens is $498, will be shipping in September, 2016.
Features:
Full-frame 50mm macro lens with 1:1 magnification
F2.8 max. aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field
Get close with 6.25” (0.16m) minimum focusing distance
7-blade circular aperture design produce beautiful bokeh
ED glass effectively compensates for axial chromatic aberration
Robust and reliable dust and moisture resistant design
Focus-mode switch, focus-range limiter and focus-hold button
Distance scale, Magnification scale and Distance index
Compact (2.78”) and lightweight (8.3 oz.) for high mobility
Great for scenery and portraits as well as macro shots
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 50 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Sony FE |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Special elements / coatings | Extra-low Dispersion glass |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.16 m (6.3″) |
| Maximum magnification | 1× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Full time manual | No |
| Focus method | Extending front |
| Distance scale | Yes |
| DoF scale | No |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 236 g (0.52 lb) |
| Diameter | 71 mm (2.8″) |
| Length | 71 mm (2.8″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 55.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | No |
| Tripod collar | No |


