Extremely sharp lens, small size and light weight make this a very good macro to travel with altough distance to subject can get very close obscuring light on the subject at its closest focus. Slower focus to other macro lenses ive used but that could be the mirrorless Sony NEX3N camera im using. A uv filter cant be used with the supplied hood so another hood can be used if a uv filter to protect the lens is on.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The lens looks in good shape and the pictures I took with it look good. The bottom lens cover was not included, although it was in the pictures, and instead had aluminum foil covering the bottom. I have a cap of my own, so not a big problem.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this for my Sony Nex 5N camera, to be able to take some up close, macro, pictures. Beeing that I wasn't satisfied enough with the the other lenses i have (18-55mm and 16mm). I am satisfied with this lens, a real macro with good picture quality. The lens itself also feels very good, as Sony E mount lenses do. It's about the same size as the 18-55mm lens. What I dont like so much about it is that it can be slow focusing sometimes. Especially if you go from focusing on something close, to something further away. And this with the latest firmware update on the camera as of the date of the review. Also, I would like to have Optical SteadyShot for image stabilisation, as some pictures can become a little blurry if not held steady, or with low shutter speeds.
This is Sony's most economic E mount macro lens. While it was designed in early 2010's, it still delivers good images on older and newer cameras. It's a true macro, and would make a good addition for close up shots. It seems to work better with older models like the A5100 that has the zoom built in into the camera. I had some problems with the A6400 as the focus ring on my unit (it was used) didn't seem to respond properly. A solid value, but not totally on par with more modern, higher end lenses.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Lightweight, solid construction, close focus (of course it's a macro), excellent sharpness. For the price, this is an excellent value. I've got a Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Lens for low light situations, but it's not a macro. So, if you need a macro on a budget for your E-mount, this is it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Have used it for a couple of days and it meets or exceeds my expectations. Works great on my A6000. Haven’t used it other than as a macro lens. It’s fun to take macro picture of different things
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great lens for macro photos, I use it to photograph and then later identify flowers and plants. Very light and compact, nice images. This is a cropped oriented lens, so my fullframe camera has to put it in aps-c mode which causes the focal length to be 45mm.
Verified purchase: No
A bit dusty, but I was able to clean. You can see on the attached pictures, before cleaning and after. Overall Im happy with my purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I held off on paying market price for a brand new macro lens for my NEX F3 & was very excited when I came across this one! It looks a tad worn on the outside, but my wife & I are extremely impressed with the quality of close up shots. I've only used this a couple of times since I got it today, but it feels very solid & I don't expect any issues. My other Sony lenses that originally came with my camera have held up, so I expect with diligent care, so will this one.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Nice lens but a star away from 5 because of it's lack of OSS and wider Aperture. I only had the lens for a few months before selling it but in that time it did take some nice macro shots and provided pretty nice portraits. I found the lens to be very sharp and focus speeds were on par with the update. Really after writing this review i'm wondering why I sold it in the first place!?! I may now just re-purchase it! LOL
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