Built for close-up shooting, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a specialized normal-length lens offering a 6.3" minimum focusing distance and 1:1 magnification ratio for life-size reproduction. The optical design includes one aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element, which help to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations to achieve high sharpness and clarity. Offering increased control and quicker focusing response, a focus range limiter switch is also featured in the design, and the lens offers weather-sealed construction for outdoor use.
Applications: Optimized for close-up shooting, this 50mm Macro lens is purpose-built for working at close range, up to a life-size 1:1 magnification ratio. As a wider focal length macro option, it has a shorter working distance than telephoto options, making it better suited for non-skittish subjects and instances when some background detail is required for context.
Perks
+ Macro design offers life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification ratio
+ Focus range limiter switch
+ Portable form factor
+ Dust and moisture resistant
Drawbacks
- Relatively slow design
- Specialized application lens
Specs
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 to f/16 |
| Optical Layout | 8 elements, 7 groups (1 aspherical element, 1 ED element) |
| Coating | Not specified |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 6.3" / 16 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.0x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.8" / 70.8 x 71mm |
| Weight | 8.3 oz / 236 g |
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