This is a great super sharp macro lens. Ideal for product photography or other macro shots where getting close to the subject is desirable. Compared to a non-macro lens, like the 50mm f1.7, the focus is quite slow. It can be used for non-macro photography as long as fast focusing is not required.
There are 3 versions of the f2.8 lens, the original, the RS (restyled) and the "D". Each one makes incremental improvements or brings new features but all of them are exceptional optically.
The f3.5 version is 1:2 maximum magnification and some consider to be slightly sharper. Ebay prices are typically $150+ (Sep 2007).
Links for reviews and current Ebay auctions for this lens below. (Links open in a new window)
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| Minolta Maxxum AF Macro 50mm f 28 lens for Sony Alpha very good cond w caps | |
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$125.02 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 9m |
| Minolta Macro Bellows with 50mm and 135mm lenses for Sony Alpha 138 | |
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$169.99 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $169.99 |
| Quantaray AF 50mm F 28 Macro Prime Lens for Sony Alpha Minolta | |
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$138.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 39m Buy It Now for only: $168.00 |
| Minolta AF Maxxum Sony Alpha 50mm f 28 11 Macro Lens Minty LNIB Condition | |
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$279.99 Time Remaining: 7d 5h 11m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 |
| Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm 28 Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony Alpha Cameras | |
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$279.99 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 59m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 |
| Minolta AF 50mm 28 Macro Lens Minolta Sony A mount | |
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$240.00 Time Remaining: 18d 12h 19m Buy It Now for only: $240.00 |
| Minolta AF Macro 50mm 135 lens for Sony Alpha DSLR | |
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$210.00 Time Remaining: 20d 4h 13m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
| Minolta V 50 mm 50mm f 35 Macro Lens 2305 100+ KIT NEW | |
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$169.97 Time Remaining: 21d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $169.97 |
| Minolta V 50 mm 50mm f 35 Macro Lens 2305 100 NEW | |
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$140.97 Time Remaining: 21d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $140.97 |
| Minolta Macro Bellows Slide Duplicator w Minolta SRT 101 50mm and 135mm lens | |
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$149.99 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |