Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Overview

Lightweight Normal Prime

A simple, bright, and lightweight normal-length prime, the FE 50mm f/1.8 from Sony is a versatile lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras.

Blending a sleek stature with a versatile focal length, this 50mm prime excels in a variety of shooting situations and the f/1.8 maximum aperture helps straddle an ideal balance between brightness and a compact form factor.

Optical Design

One aspherical element is incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.

Double-gauss optical configuration helps to reduce field curvature and distortions for more consistent image quality from edge-to-edge.

Besides contributing to depth of field control and low-light performance, the bright f/1.8 design also helps to achieve a lightweight and compact profile, making this lens suitable for everyday, walkaround shooting.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

Autofocus and Physical Design

DC actuator motor offers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance to suit both stills and video applications.

Minimum focusing distance of 1.5′ and a 0.15x maximum magnification suit working with nearby subjects.

Metal bayonet offers increased durability and a solid feel when mounting the lens.

Specifications :

Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
47°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48′ / 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.14x
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.7 x 2.34″ / 68.6 x 59.5 mm
Weight
6.56 oz / 186 g