Additional information:
The Sony AF 50 mm f/ 2.8 Macro
The characteristics of the Sony AF 50 mm f/ 2.8 Macro (SAL50M28)
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Compact macro lens with the closest focusing distance of 20 cm
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The lens uses a double-floating element design to correct aberrations at all focal lengths.
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A rounded aperture provides a beautiful out of focus background.
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Focusing ring lock in AF mode.
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Remember that the lens specifications may vary depending on the country.
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Angles of view: 32° / 47° for APS-C
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Depth of field scale: yes
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Focus hold button: yes
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Front lens: non-rotating
Thanks to the optical scheme the Sony AF 50 mm f/ 2.8 Macro produces a high-quality image, even sharpness and brightness across the frame, and no distortion.
The Sony SAL-50M28 AF system operates very silently thanks to the system of floating elements, which in turn reduces spherical aberrations and astigmatism to a zero level, and provides accurate focusing at any focusing distance.
Pros:
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very good image quality at f/2.8,
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insignificant distortion,
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well corrected coma and astigmatism,
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exemplary operation in bright light
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good autofocusing
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good build quality
Cons:
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too high level of vignetting at f/2.8,
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visible chromatic aberration when wide open.
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Posted by: shubshik Date of publication: 01.10.2010
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