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Sony SEL50F18F/2 FE 50mm f/1.8 E-Mount Prime Lens
f/1.8f/22
Capture Life's Moments with Stunning ClarityIntroducing the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens, a lightweight and versatile prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its bright aperture and aspherical element ensure exceptional image quality in various shooting conditions. This bundle i...
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Overview
Capture Life's Moments with Stunning Clarity
Introducing the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens, a lightweight and versatile prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its bright aperture and aspherical element ensure exceptional image quality in various shooting conditions. This bundle includes essential accessories to enhance your photography experience.
Specifications:- Brand: Sony
- Model: SEL50F18F/2
- Mount Type: Sony E-Mount
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Aperture: f/1.8
- Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
- Optical Design: Aspherical element, double-gauss configuration
- Autofocus: DC actuator
- Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Lens Case, Filters (UV, CPL, FLD), Cap Keeper, Microfiber Cloth
Key Features
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens (International Version) - E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format, Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22, One Aspherical Element, Double-Gauss Optical Design, DC actuator motor, Rounded seven-blade diaphragm
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.
Double-gauss optical configuration helps to reduce field curvature and distortions for more consistent image quality from edge-to-edge.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Compatible With Sony E Mount Models - Sony Alpha A5000, A5100, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500, A6600, A7, A7 II, A7 III, A7 IV, A7C, A7R, A7R II, A7R III, A7R IV, A7S, A7S II, A7S III, A9, A9 II, ZV-E10, a1, Sony E-Mount FX3, FX6, NEX-EA50M, NEX-EA50UH, NEX-FS700R, NEX-FS700U, NEX-VG30, NEX-VG900, PXW-FS5, PXW-FS5M2, PXW-FS7, PXW-FS7M2, PXW-FX9, VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Thom Alpha A6300
Specifications
Mount Type
E-Mount
Format Compatibility
Full-Frame
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Optical Elements
One Aspherical Element
Optical Design
Double-Gauss
Autofocus Motor
DC actuator motor
Diaphragm Blades
Rounded seven-blade
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, excelling in low-light conditions and providing extensive depth of field control.
- Equipped with a rounded seven-blade diaphragm, contributing to a pleasing and smooth bokeh quality.
- Utilizes a double-gauss optical design to help reduce field curvature and distortions for consistent edge-to-edge image quality.
- Includes one aspherical element in its optical design to control spherical aberrations and distortion.
- Compatible with a wide range of Sony E-Mount full-frame and APS-C cameras, offering versatility for many users.
👎 Cons
- As a prime lens, it has a fixed 50mm focal length, which requires the photographer to physically move to adjust framing.
- Specific details about the DC actuator motor's autofocus speed and quietness are not provided in the features.
- While good for low light, the f/1.8 aperture may not be as extreme as f/1.4 or f/1.2 lenses available for even more demanding situations.
- The "International Version" might imply differences in warranty or regional support compared to local versions.
- The lens is designed for E-Mount systems, limiting its use with other camera brands or mounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum aperture of the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens?
The lens features a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, which is beneficial for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and achieving shallow depth of field.
Does this lens produce pleasing background blur (bokeh)?
Yes, it is designed with a rounded seven-blade diaphragm, which contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when utilizing selective focus techniques.
What kind of cameras is this lens compatible with?
This lens is compatible with a broad range of Sony E-Mount models, including full-frame cameras like the A7 series and APS-C cameras such as the A6000 series.
What is the optical design of this lens?
It employs a double-gauss optical configuration, which helps in reducing field curvature and distortions for more consistent image quality across the frame.
Is this a zoom lens or a prime lens?
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a prime lens, meaning it has a fixed focal length of 50mm and does not zoom.
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