Sony FE 50mm F1.8

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Sony FE 50mm F1.8
MakerSony
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Direct Contact (DC) autofocus motor
Focal length50mm
Image format 35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/1.8-22.0
Close focus distance0.45 metres (1.5 ft)
Max. magnification1:7 (0.14x)
Diaphragm blades7
Construction6 elements in 5 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
ApplicationMultipurpose
Physical
Max. length59.5 millimetres (2.34 in)
Diameter68.6 millimetres (2.70 in)
Weight186 grams (0.410 lb)
Filter diameter49mm
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP $248 USD

The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is a standard full-frame prime lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony in 2016.

Contents

The lens is one of Sony's first budget lens offerings for the 50mm focal length. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 75mm.

Build quality

The lens features a plastic exterior over plastic internals and a rubber focus ring. It showcases recessed front lens element, focusing ring, and a matte black finish. The lens is also one of Sony's only Full-Frame lenses lacking weather resistance.

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