SAL50M28

In the Footsteps of Minolta’s Finest Macro Lenses

Newest Model w/ Focus Hold, Limiter Switch

and Circular Aperture

Near Mint Condition  

In this listing is a Sony Alpha 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens that is capable of a 1:1 life size image reproduction.  (S/N 02452xx)

This Sony model has the same optical formula and design as the highly regarded legacy Minolta Maxxum 50mm macro lenses. Only the updated cosmetic styling is different. If you are looking for the latest model in new showroom condition at a used eBay price, here it is.

This Sony Alpha mount lens will require an adapter for use on Sony E mount camera bodies.

This macro lens is in fantastic near mint condition with just a few light marks to the barrel and some very minor paint loss to the “2.8/50 Macro” badge on the barrel.

The optics are pristine. Front and rear glass have no scratches, blemishes or marks. Inside, the optics are crystal clear and fungus/dust free. 

For faster focus, this model incorporates a Focus Limiter Switch and a Focus Hold button not seen on the original vintage model. A circular aperture renders a smoother, nice background (bokeh).

The 8-pin mount is unmarked, and the rubber grip and focus ring are clean and unworn as well.  

Mechanically, the focus action is smooth and deliberate and the aperture is oil free and snappy. The focus hold button and limiter switch both work perfectly.

The new Sony model listed for $639 in Canada, and $599 at B+H in the US when it was available. Own it here for a lot less!

Both caps included.

This is Sony’s most inexpensive Macro lens that offers 1:1 magnification.  If you want to try your hand at taking beautiful close up photos of flowers, plants, small animals, your coin collection or whatever, then this is the lens for you. You may have tried this already with the built-in macro (1:4 magnification) that your zoom lens has, (admittedly better than nothing!) but were less than impressed with how close you could focus, or how the “bokeh” (blurred background) turned out. With an f/2.8 aperture, your plane of focus could be measured in millimeters, or expanded to include the entire field of view with the unique f/32 smallest aperture setting this lens has. The minimum focusing distance is only 20 cm, or less than 8”. Now that’s close!

The lens incorporates a nice distance scale as well as a magnification scale from 1:1 to 1:9 on the telescoping shaft of the lens. The front face has a 55mm filter thread.

Features:

·         Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups

·         Angle of view: 47°

·         Minimum focus: 0.2m

·         Maximum magnification: 1 X

·         Minimum f-stop: f/32

·         Dimensions: 68.5 x 59.5mm

·         Weight: 315 g