The build quality of the Sony lens is good but in relation to its price tag there's too much plastic involved in the construction. The broad rubberized focus-ring operates quite smooth but it's also somewhat wobbly. In AF mode it is decoupled from the focus gear.

The reason I bought the Sony SAL50M28 lens was to get clearer magnification of small objects indoors with the assistance of two photo lamps from a light box kit. This lens is just somewhat sharper than the comparative Minolta Maxxum 50mm F2.8 lens.

Works amazing for macro work. Though you still have to get fairly close and the 50mm doesn't seem to have much use outside macro as I already have the Sigma 40mm.

I love this lens, it's not without its problems but you can get some great results with it. Indoors you will most likely need a tripod or a good light source to get close ups, outside you can get the shutter speed high enough that handheld shots are fine, even at narrower apature settings.

good for macro, sharp and also use as a standard lens.

It is great news that Sony is adding more affordable lenses to its full frame A7 series cameras. However, although the pricing of the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro seems in line with Nikon's Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens, which is generally around £499 and Canon's EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens is around...

It started with the FE 50mm f/1.8 , which we reviewed (and quite liked). Costing nearly £250, this lens is still around £100 more expensive than its Canon and Nikon DSLR counterparts, but it is a step in the right direction.

Sony has several lenses in the 50mm range for its full-frame mirrorless camera system. The FE 50mm F2.8 Macro ($499.99) is pricier than the FE 50mm F1.8 , but a better performer optically. It offers 1:1 macro focusing and doesn't show any distortion, but because of a design that extends the barrel to focus close, it can be slow to lock onto a target. The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8ZA is our favorite standard angle lens for the Sony system priced under $1,000, and the Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is your best bet if you've got a huge budget. Design The FE 50mm F2.8 Macro ($548.00 at Amazon) is pretty compact lens. It measures in at 2.8 by 2.8 inches (HD) and weighs 8.3 ounces. The front element accepts 55mm filters, and the glass itself is recessed to the point where a lens hood isn't necessary. It's not far off in size from the FE 55mm ($998.00 at Amazon) (2.8 by 2.5 inches, 11.2 ounces), and much smaller and lighter than the FE 50mm F1.4 (4.3 by 3.3 inches, 1.7...

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is a compact, sharp macro lens, but its autofocus motor is on the slow side.

Excellent edge to edge sharpness; Minimal distortion; 1:1 magnification; Weather-sealed design; Focus limiter function

Slow autofocus; Omits optical stabilization; Short working distance

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features