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.
Links for reviews and current Ebay auctions for this lens below.
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| Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm 2.8 Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony Alpha Cameras | |
 | $279.99 Time Remaining: 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF 50mm f2.8 MACRO World Ship | |
 | $183.99 Time Remaining: 22h 3m Buy It Now for only: $183.99 Buy It Now |
| MINOLTA AF 50mm f/3.5 MACRO Exc+ | |
 | $188.10 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 47m Buy It Now for only: $188.10 Buy It Now |
| Quantaray for Minolta AF Maxxum/Sony Alpha 50mm f/2.8 Macro for 1:1 Reproduction | |
 | $199.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF Macro 50mm F2.8 | |
 | $235.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 55m Buy It Now for only: $235.00 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF 50mm 1:2,8 * Macro Objektiv für Sony Alpha 900 A55 33 35 580 290 390 | |
 | $354.94 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 26m Buy It Now for only: $354.94 Buy It Now |
| MINOLTA AF MACRO 50mm 2.8 (32) SONY ALPHA lens | |
 | $211.22 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $211.22 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF Macro 50mm 2,8 (32) für Minolta & Sony Alpha Kameras | |
 | $307.20 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 47m |
| Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm 2.8 Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony Alpha Cameras | |
 | $279.99 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 41m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 Buy It Now |
| Minolta 50mm f2.8 1:1 macro lens for sony camera | |
 | $300.32 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $300.32 Buy It Now |