Nature scenes, arts and crafts, stamps, coins, and other small objects are easier to document and share with this razor-sharp, low light close-up lens that render images as large as one half life-size, on the negative! Designed as a quick-focusing macro lens the AF speed of 50mm, f/2.8 EX Macro is 1.4 times faster than previous 50mm f/2.8 macros. It features a non-rotating front lens group that makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter (e.g. Full Range- 9.8 in./ 9.1 in. - 7.4 in.). The Quantaray 50mm f/2.8 EX Macro lens also features the new deluxe EX external finish.PRODUCT FEATURES:Aperture type: Automatic/Variable.This product is designed for Minolta systems.