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Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens

The Yasuhara 5X Macro is a 20mm f/11 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens

Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens

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Lens Overview — Yasuhara 5X Macro

The Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens is a specialized prime macro lens built for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras, designed specifically for extreme close-up photography. With a focal length of 20mm and a maximum aperture of f/11, this lens is purpose-built for high-magnification macro work rather than general-purpose shooting. It is classified as an APS-C format lens, making it well suited for Sony's APS-C mirrorless lineup.

Focus is entirely manual, which is typical for this level of specialized macro photography where precise control over the focal plane is essential. There is no image stabilization, so shooters will need to rely on a stable shooting platform or flash-based illumination to manage motion. The lens weighs 310g, which is reasonably manageable for tabletop or studio macro setups.

No filter thread is available on this lens, which is consistent with its highly specialized optical design. The Sony E mount compatibility means it integrates directly with Sony's mirrorless ecosystem without the need for an adapter. Overall, this is a niche but purposeful tool for photographers who need to capture extreme macro detail on APS-C Sony mirrorless bodies.

Key Features — Yasuhara 5X Macro

5x Magnification Ratio: Captures subjects at five times life-size, enabling extreme close-up detail well beyond what standard macro lenses achieve.

20mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed focal length provides a consistent, predictable optical path suited to repeatable macro shooting setups.

f/11 Fixed Aperture: Optimized for the working distances of extreme macro photography, where depth of field is typically razor-thin even at smaller apertures.

Manual Focus Only: Full manual focus control allows precise, deliberate positioning of the focal plane essential for high-magnification work.

Sony E Mount Native: Mounts directly to Sony APS-C mirrorless bodies without an adapter, maintaining a compact and stable shooting configuration.

APS-C Format Coverage: Image circle designed for APS-C sensors, making it a natural fit for Sony's APS-C mirrorless lineup.

Lens Specifications — Yasuhara 5X Macro

Yasuhara 5X Macro full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesMacro, Studio
Lens TypeMacro
FormatAPS-C
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length20mm
Maximum Aperturef/11
Camera SystemMirrorless
Lens MountSony E
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight310g

Description — Yasuhara 5X Macro

The Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens is a prime macro lens with a 20mm focal length, designed exclusively for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras. Built for APS-C format sensors, it offers a highly specialized optical path suited to extreme close-up photography. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of f/11, which is characteristic of macro lenses designed for very high magnification work.

All focusing is manual, giving the photographer full control over focal plane placement — critical at these magnification levels. There is no image stabilization, so a stable shooting surface is important for achieving sharp results. The lens has no filter thread, limiting modification options but keeping the front element design optimized for its macro purpose.

At 310g, it is manageable for handheld or mounted use. The Sony E mount connection ensures native compatibility with Sony's APS-C mirrorless camera lineup, with no adapter required. If you need a purpose-built macro lens for a Sony APS-C mirrorless system and prefer complete manual control, the Nanoha 5X is a focused tool for the job.

Pros — Yasuhara 5X Macro

  • ✓Dedicated macro type lens optimized for extreme close-up imaging on APS-C mirrorless bodies
  • ✓Sony E mount compatibility allows direct use on Sony mirrorless cameras without an adapter
  • ✓Prime design at 20mm focal length provides a fixed, predictable optical path for macro work

Cons — Yasuhara 5X Macro

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, requiring precise hand or rail-based focusing
  • ✗Maximum aperture of f/11 limits light transmission, which can be challenging in low-light macro scenarios
  • ✗No image stabilization, making a stable shooting platform or external lighting essential

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Frequently Asked Questions — Yasuhara 5X Macro

What camera mount does the Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens use?+
The lens is built for the Sony E mount, making it compatible with Sony E mount mirrorless cameras. It is designed for APS-C format bodies within that system.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, the Yasuhara Nanoha 5X is a manual focus only lens. This is common for extreme macro lenses where pinpoint focus control is required and autofocus systems struggle to perform reliably.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/11. This is a relatively small maximum aperture, which is characteristic of extreme macro optical designs and means additional lighting is often needed.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. For sharp macro results, a tripod, copy stand, or external flash-based illumination is recommended to minimize movement.
Does the lens accept screw-on filters?+
No, the filter thread size is not available on this lens, so standard screw-on filters cannot be attached.
How heavy is the Yasuhara Nanoha 5X Macro Lens?+
The lens weighs 310g, making it a reasonably compact and manageable option for studio or tabletop macro photography setups.

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