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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro

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Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro

A small, but superbly sharp Macro lens that can also be used as a general purpose 50mm prime lens. Provides true 1:1 image size and can focus as closely as 7.9 inches from the front objective. A focus range limiter and a focus hold button allow it to autofocus quite accurately when shooting Macro, but it has a classic wide-range manual focus for focusing the more difficult Macro shots.

Roger’s take: I’m generally not a fan of 50mm Macro lenses, I prefer the working distance of 100mm lenses. But there’s no question that the smaller size of a 50mm Macro is very convenient to carry, and a 50mm can double as a walk-around or portrait lens. I really enjoyed shooting with the 50mm Macro, though. Of course, it’s sharp, but I was a bit surprised how nice and smooth the out-of-focus highlights were. Also, shooting on an A900, I was a bit surprised at how nice and narrow the depth of field is wide open. It worked well as a Macro, but also superbly as a 50mm prime: as sharp at infinity as it was up close. I posted a few pictures in my A900 gallery as 100% jpgs, feel free to download them and pixel-peep a bit if you like.

Specs:

Filter Size
55mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f2.8-32
Length
2.9”
Diameter
2.4”
Weight
0.7 lb (without tripod collar)
Hood
—
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.6 feet
Maximum Magnification
1.0x
Angle of view: (full frame)
47 degrees
Zoom method
Internal
Image Stabilization
none
Focusing System
Front element extending, Auto Clutch, Focus Hold button, focus range limiter
Aperture Blades
7, circular
Groups/Elements
6/7
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
Yes

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Pricing

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Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $24.00 $6.00 per day
7 days $32.00 ~$4.58 per day
10 days $43.25 ~$4.33 per day
14 days $56.00 $4.00 per day
21 days $75.25 ~$3.59 per day
30 days $94.50 $3.15 per day
45 days $123.25 ~$2.74 per day
60 days $144.00 $2.40 per day
90 days $185.50 ~$2.07 per day

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LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$7.50 $31.50 ~$7.88 per day
7 days +$10.00 $42.00 $6.00 per day
10 days +$13.50 $56.75 ~$5.68 per day
14 days +$17.50 $73.50 $5.25 per day
21 days +$23.50 $98.75 ~$4.71 per day
30 days +$29.50 $124.00 ~$4.14 per day
45 days +$38.50 $161.75 ~$3.60 per day
60 days +$45.00 $189.00 $3.15 per day
90 days +$58.00 $243.50 ~$2.71 per day

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