Sony FE 50mm 1.8

Sony FE 50mm 1.8
 
 
 
 
  Compact Standard Prime Lens 
 
 
 The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (SEL50F18F) is a versatile, lightweight prime lens for full-frame E-mount cameras, introduced on March 29, 2016. It is ideal for portrait, street, and available-light photography and offers excellent value for money. Technical Highlights: Focal Length: 50 mm, equivalent to approximately 75 mm on APS-C cameras (1.5x crop factor).  
  
 
 
 
  Aperture 
  : f/1.8 to f/22, enabling strong bokeh and excellent low-light performance. The 7-blade, circular aperture creates soft, circular blur.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Optical Design 
  : 6 elements in 5 groups with one aspherical element that minimizes spherical aberrations and coma. The double-Gauss configuration reduces distortion and field curvature for edge-to-edge sharpness.  
  
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
  Autofocus 
  : DC motor for fast, precise, and quiet focus, suitable for photos and videos. Manual focus override is possible; however, the focus motor may be slightly audible during video recording.  
  
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      
 
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  Close Focus 
  : Minimum focusing distance of 0.45 m, maximum magnification of 0.15x, suitable for close-up shots. 
  
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      
 
       
 
       
 
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 

   Stabilization 
  : No optical image stabilization (OSS), but compatible with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) on Sony Alpha cameras such as the A7 series. 
  
 
   
 
    
 
     

         
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Design Compact (68.6 x 59.5 mm) and lightweight (186 g), ideal for travel. Metal bayonet mount for durability, 49 mm filter thread. No dust or splash protection.  
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
 
    
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
   
  
 
 Special Features:  
 
 
 
 
  
 
   Image Quality 
   : At f/1.8, sharpness in the center, slight softness at the edges. Excellent sharpness across the entire image field from f/2.8 to f/5.6. Low lateral chromatic aberrations, minimal distortion (-0.282% barrel distortion). 
     

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   Versatility 
   : Perfect for portraits thanks to beautiful bokeh, but also suitable for landscapes, street photography, or low-light scenes. 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
   Handling 
   : Its compact size and light weight make it ideal for Sony A7 cameras, for optimal mobility and ease of use. 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
  
 
 
 
 Availability:
Available since May 2016, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is an affordable choice for amateur and professional photographers looking for a compact, fast lens for everyday use. 
 
 
 This lens is ideal for anyone who appreciates high image quality, ease of use, and versatility in a compact package.