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. 
 
 
 
 
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    Focal length 
    : 50 mm, on APS-C cameras it corresponds to approximately 75 mm (1.5x crop factor).  
   
 
 
  
 
   
 
    Aperture 
    : f/1.8 to f/22, enables strong bokeh and excellent low-light performance. The 7-blade circular aperture provides soft, circular blur. 
   
 
 
  
 
   
 
    Optical Design 
    : 6 elements in 5 groups with one aspherical element that minimizes spherical aberrations and coma. The Double Gaussian configuration reduces distortion and field curvature for sharp images from edge to edge.  
    
 
     
 
      
 
       
 
        

            
        
 
       
 
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Autofocus 
  : DC motor for fast, precise, and quiet focus, suitable for photos and videos. Manual focus override is possible, but 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 detailed shots.  
  
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Stabilization 
  : No optical image stabilization (OSS), but compatible with in-camera 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 for durability, 49 mm filter thread. No dust or splash protection.  
  
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

          
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
 
    

        
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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   Image quality 
   : At f/1.8 central sharpness, slight softness at the edges. From f/2.8–f/5.6 excellent sharpness across the entire image field. Low lateral chromatic aberrations, minimal distortion (-0.282% barrel).  
   
 
    
 
     
 
      
 
       

           
       
 
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
   
 
    
 
     
 
      

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

           
       
 
      
 
     
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
   Handling 
   : The compact size and light weight make it ideal for Sony A7 cameras, for optimal mobility and easy handling.  
   
 
    
 
     
 
      
 
       

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