SeekerSony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sony's 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a sharp optic that captures objects at full life-size, but it's often slow when used with autofocus.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 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
PROS
+ Quite sharp when stopped down.
+ 1:1 magnification.
+ Nominal distortion.
+ Focus limiter feature.
CONS
- Somewhat slow, noisy screw-drive autofocus.
- Edges soft at wide apertures.
- Not sealed against moisture and dust.
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By PCMag on February 03, 2012
Sony's 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a sharp optic that captures objects at full life-size, but it's often slow when used with autofocus.
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