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Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens - Best Available Image
SKU: 1012011     MPN:

SEL50f18F

$448.00

$389.57 excl. GST

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This compact and lightweight lens is perfect for everyday use, offering a versatile 50mm focal length for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Its fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions and provides creative control over depth of field. The lens features an aspherical element and double-gauss design, ensuring sharp, clear images with minimal distortion. The quiet and precise autofocus is ideal for both photos and videos, while the rounded seven-blade diaphragm delivers pleasing bokeh.

Features

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Double-Gauss Optical Design
  • DC Autofocus Motor
  • Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm

A Versatile Normal-Length Prime Lens

A simple, bright, and lightweight normal prime, the FE 50mm f/1.8 from Sony is a versatile normal-length prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its sleek design makes it well-suited for everyday shooting, while the fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions as well as offers increased control over depth of field for selective focus imagery. The optical design incorporates one aspherical element to control spherical aberrations, an employs a double-gauss configuration in order to realize sharper, clearer image quality throughout the aperture range with reduced field curvature. A DC actuator is also employed to provide quick and precise autofocus performance that is also quiet to suit video recording applications. Additionally, a rounded seven-blade diaphragm is featured to render out-of-focus highlights with a smooth, circular appearance. Characterized by its straight-forward design, this go-to lens balances both ease of handling along with enhanced image quality.

Normal-length 50mm prime lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 75mm equivalent focal length.

Features of the FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens

  • Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also avails greater control over focus placement for working with shallow depth of field techniques.
  • One aspherical element minimizes spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness.
  • Double-gauss optical configuration helps to reduce field curvature and distortions for more consistent image quality from edge-to-edge.
  • DC actuator offers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance to suit both stills and video applications.
  • Metal bayonet offers increased durability and a solid feel when mounting the lens.
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Specifications

Performance

Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type
Sony E (Full-Frame)
Format Compatibility
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Angle of View
47°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48' (45 cm)
Magnification
0.15x
Elements/Groups
6/5
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded

Features

Autofocus
Yes

Physical

Filter Thread
Front: 49 mm
Dimensions (DxL)
Approx. 2.70 x 2.34" (68.6 x 59.5 mm)
Weight
6.56 oz (186 g)

Packaging Info

Package Weight
0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.7 x 4.1 x 3.2"