FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Lens Type: Standard Prime
- Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SEL50F18F
- Product Name: FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera, Camcorder
- Brand Compatibility: Sony
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 0.4101 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Diameter: 2.75 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
- Imaging
- Lens Type: Standard Prime
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic
- Field of View at 1000 yards: 47 feet (The area of a target, measured horizontally from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: false (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 17.8 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent: 75mm (The focal length of the lens that provides the same field of view as a 35mm film camera.)
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 49 millimeters
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 027242898653
Get a reliable portrait lens for your NEX camera with this Sony 50mm lens. It has a fast aperture of f/1.8 for solid performance under low-light conditions, and it can get in close to your subject — up to 1.5 feet. Add a 49mm filter to your Sony 50mm lens for lens protection and polarization effects.
- Compatible with most Sony Alpha cameras with an E-mount: For use with your existing camera.
- 50mm focal length: A versatile focal length for capturing crystal-clear shots throughout a variety of shooting situations.
- f/1.8 maximum aperture: For optimal light gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly-detailed images.
- 0.14x magnification:
Magnification ensures your images come out just the way you want. - Accessories included: Comes with a hood, front and rear lens caps.
Whats Included
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras
- Hood (ALC-SH146)
- Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
- Lens front cap (ALC-F49S)
- Owner's manual
Q: Is this compatible with the Sony a6000? if so, does it need an adapter to fully function?
A: I bought this a couple weeks ago with my new a6000. It works out of the box and does not require an adapter.
Q: I need to know if this lens is for the full frame a7ii? Meaning is this a full frame lens?
A: Yes, the "F" in the "FE" designation indicates that it's for "Full Frame" style.
Q: What is the difference between this lens and SEL50F18? I have a NEX5n. Thanks.
A: SEL50F18 has OSS (Optical SteadyShot) - optical stabilization. SEL50F18F designed for full-frame cameras and it doesn't have OSS because Sony's full-frame cameras have 5-axis image stabilization on sensor. If you need stabilization (like for videos) it's better to have SEL50F18. I don't need it, so I bought SEL50F18F for my APS-C Sony a5000. It works great.
A: As far as I know, the Sony a6500 is a crop sensor camera. Search google for more information on sensor size. The "fe" in the name "Sony 50mm fe 1.8" means "Full frame e-mount". To answer the question, yes this is the same lens as the bundle, however I'm not sure why they're selling them together. This will magnify the mm from 50 to somewhere around 75-78mm. The reason: any time you put a full frame lens on a cropped sensor camera, it will increase the magnification by 1.7. The lens is amazing, I own it myself. However if I were you I would suggest buying the body for the camera only and purchasing a regular Sony E-mount lens seperately. Make sure it doesn't say FE. I used to have the a6000 and used it with a full frame lens, it will work, but it's not ideal. My favorite Lens on a Sony crop sensor is the Sony 35mm 1.8 APS-C. Two things to look into: what is the difference between Sony e-mount and sony fe-mount.m, and what is full-frame vs APS-C sensors. Both should pop up quickly in a google search or youtube search. Hope this helps
Q: Would this work without problems on my a5100?
A: This will fit most Sony Alpha cameras with an E-mount.
Q: Is this lens good for outdoor maternity shoot? Is it compatible with the a3000? Thank you.
A: Hi Shey, SEL50F18F is compatible with a3000 but with certain restrictions. The SteadyShot (integrated image stabilization technologies used in Sony cameras) is not supported and when in standby in movie mode, and during movie recording, it switches to manual focus (MF). The lense is perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects. It may also be used for an outdoor maternity shoot. Check out the links below for more details: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SEL50F18F&cat=3 https://docs.sony.com/release//SPECS/SEL50F18F_mksp.pdf Regards, Vincent
Q: Does this work with the Sony a5000?
A: For low light you want the lowest " F stop" / largest aperture possible. An f1.8 lens is a great choice, so "prime" lenses are much better than zoom lenses. Rapid motion can present a major challenge for your camera settings, and may dictate both fast speeds and smaller aperature settings. Another consideration is your physical distance to get the right field of view. SEL50F18 or SEL50F18F? For a variety of reasons if you have a full frame camera, you would be better off with full frame lenses, like the SEL50F18F. Otherwise you would have to go through mirror images of the various contortions faced when using full frame lenses on APSC cameras. If your camera is not set up for "e" mount lenses you would need an adapter. Both are "e" mount lenses, while the SEL50F18 is an APSC lens and costs $50 more than the SEL50F18F full frame lens, but offers many very important advantages when mounted on an APSC camera. For an APSC camera, buy the SEL50F18, unless you are absolutely certain that you understand the difference between it and the SEL50F18F. There are three critical elements to consider in choosing between these two lenses (SEL50F18 and SEL50F18F) for an APSC camera like a Sony 6000, 6300, or 6500. Full frame cameras and lenses are based upon a 35 mm image size, and most of the better ones have image stabilization built into the camera. The Sony 6000, 6300, and 6500 are APSC cameras and use a smaller image size. Only the 6500 has image stabilization. 1) The SEL50F18 has image stabilization, the SEL50F18F does not. Without image stabilization, you might need a tripod to get a good, clear, distinct final image / product. A full frame lens "overwhelms" an APSC camera, and changes both the field of view and the aperture. To calculate the actual lens performance, you have to multiply by 1.5 for Sony and Nikon cameras (1.7 for Canons). 2) The SEL50F18 mounted on an APSC Sony or Nikon is a 50 mm lens. The SEL50F18F performs like a 75 mm lens on that camera. Basically, it will become more of a zoom lens than a portrait lens for that application. 3) The SEL50F18 mounted on an APSC Sony or Nikon is an F1.8 lens. The SEL50F18F performs like an F2.7 lens on that camera. Basically, you will need more available light for that application. With the SEL50F18 mounted on an APSC Sony or Nikon, what you see is what you get. The image captured by the camera will be the same as any other camera with a true 50F1.8 lens. With the SEL50F18F mounted on an APSC Sony or Nikon, you will have to make the appropriate adjustments in aperture ("F stop"), distance, and ambient light to try to capture the same image.
