Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2006-08-01
Model: SAL100M28
Product features:
- 100mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Sony Alpha digital SLR cameras
- Works with Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to keep image steady in low light
- Focus range limiter speeds up autofocus response; focus hold button gives you full control
- High contrast and resolution gives your shots greater visual accuracy for close analysis
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 4 inches long; weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces
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Customer Review: Sony 100mm f2.8 Macro
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this lens! It hasn't come off my A100 DSLR since it arrived. I have had it about a month and shot over 3000 images learning all aspects of this superb optic. It is sharp, shockingly sharp! Until now I was using my 18-70 mm and 75-300 zooms with and without close up filters. Mostly good close up shots and occasionally a real nice sharp close up. The 100mm f2.8 is in another league. I have been in photography since 1968, and this lens once again proves my theory and gut feel that fixed focal length prime lenses are still king of resolution. My shots of flowers and bees are the best ever. For the first time I can now see in my digital images just how messy bees are with pollen! Oh, and let's not forget the color. The color is intense in every image. Warning: This is a demanding lens. So first and foremost read the instructions on how to use the "focus limiter." This is a must. It will speed up focusing for all uses, including macro, scenes, architecture, and general photography. Also realize that this is a telephoto lens with extreme close focusing. As a result, especially for close ups, the depth of field is extremely shallow when using f2.8 and similar f-stops. This is an optical law, not a defect, so use it to your advantage by planning shots requiring selective focus. By following these tips, taking many shots to learn about the lens, and if this is your first prime lens, you will be ushered into a new level of digital photography performance. PS: Amazon was fast and reliable in shipping my 100mm f2.8 macro.
Description of Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
The superb macro-focus lens for both close-up and distant subjects. This versatile macro-focus lens covers a wide range of photographic applications, from close-up nature subjects to midrange telephoto shots - making it ideal to carry on location or in the field. Mounted on the Sony alpha DSLR-A100 camera, it provides a 150mm focal length (35mm equivalent) - and its superb sharpness and clarity give you professional results in every shooting situation.
Get incredibly close to small subjects with the Sony 100mm macro lens, which delivers professional results in almost any shooting situation. The versatile macro focus lens covers a wide range of photographic applications, from close-up nature subjects to midrange telephoto shots, making it ideal for carrying on location or in the field. The lens's bright f/2.8 maximum aperture works in conjunction with the Sony Alpha's Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to capture bright, steady images even when working with handheld cameras in low light. Specific details include a focus range limiter that speeds up the autofocus response by limiting the range of distances that are brought into focus; a focus hold button that gives you full creative control; an auto clutch option with a manual focus ring that doesn't rotate; a circular aperture that provides a pleasing circular defocused effect that's ideal for low-light shots; and excellent optical precision that gives your shots greater visual accuracy.
- Focal length: 150mm (100mm 35mm equivalent)
- Filter diameter: 55mm
- Minimum focus distance: 1 foot, 2.4 inches
- Magnification: 1x
- Lens group elements: 8 groups 8 elements
- Distance scale: Yes
- Distance encoder: Yes
- Non-rotating focusing ring: Yes
- Focus hold button: Yes
- Depth of field: Yes
- Focus range limiter: Yes
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/32
- Blades: 9 aperture
- Asperhic elements: No
- Lens type: Macro
- Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter and 4 inches long
- Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces
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