Specifications
Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeOtherMinimum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
Key Specs
Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeOtherMinimum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
General
Product Name50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens for Select E-Mount CamerasBrandSonyModel NumberSEL50F18/BColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Compatibility
Brand CompatibilitySonyLens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountTripod/Monopod MountableNo
Dimension
Product Weight0.4453 poundsProduct Length with Lens Closed2.4 inchesProduct Diameter2.4 inches
Imaging
Lens TypeOtherAuto/Manual FocusAutomatic/manualSilent FocusYesIn-Lens Image StabilizationYes
Exposure Control
Minimum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Focal Length50 millimetersMinimum Focus Distance15.4 inchesMaximum Aperturef/1.8Minimum Aperturef/24Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent75mmConstant ApertureYes
Features
Special FeaturesInternal focusing
Performance
Filter Diameter49 millimeters
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot availableManufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot available
Other
UPC027242872448
Customize your Sony Alpha camera with this Sony prime lens for enhanced picture quality. OSS image stabilization reduces blurring for crisp, clear images, and the direct manual focus switches from autofocus to manual focus effortlessly. Boasting a 50mm focal length, this Sony prime lens lets you zero in on the perfect shot.
Compatible with Handycam NEX-VG10, NXCAM NEX-EA50, and other cameras
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.
Optical (Steady Shot) image stabilization
Permits utilizing slower shutter speeds without image blur.
ED glass
For quicker focusing times, greater color saturation, contrast and image detail.
15.4" minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 49mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with dust cap and lens cap.
What's Included
Sony 50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens For Sony E-Mount
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Q: QuestionI need a prime lens for my SONY NEX 6/B camera -which lens should I order(3 answers)
A: AnswerI have the three main lenses and find myself using the 16-50 most but the 1.8/50 is the best lens of the group, the 55-210 is a great lens but it makes the camera feel a bit front heavy. The 16-50 is a good lens that makes the camera feel very compact and adds the versatility of getting wide shots, it is just the glass on the 50 is superior to the other two. I use all three frequently and get some awesome results. Good luck and I hope this was helpful.Answered by retilogic
- A: AnswerYou are gonna love this lens. I got the kit lens and this 50mm. It's great!
Answered by EddieB
- A: AnswerAmazingly, the answer from SonyListens below is actually wrong, and will easily confuse readers here! They must've had the new guy answering questions today, or it's a troll pretending to be a Sony rep... This particular lens (the 50mm 1.8 OSS) was designed for use with Sony's APS-C mirrorless cameras, which all have a cropped sensor that is significantly smaller than Sony's full-frame A7 series. Therefore, when you use this lens on the A7 series, there will be a black vignette and barrel distortion on the outskirts of the frame, and so the camera will (probably automatically) crop it to use the center of the image to remove the vignetting. Due to this cropping, the effective resolution will be lowered, meaning that instead of having, say, the usual 42.4 megapixel images from an A7Rii, images made with this lens on that particular camera will use APS-C Mode, and have a maximum resolution of 18 megapixels. This may still be acceptable, if you have a monster camera like the A7Rii, because even cropped files are pretty big at 18 megapixels, but on the lower res A7, and especially the A7S, you may not want cropped images. If you doubt any of this information, in light of Sony's answer here (as of 8/25/2015), all you have to do is google "SEL50F18 on A7" and see sample images. For picture examples, go here: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1258385 TL;DR - this is a crop-sensor lens, and though it CAN be used on your full-frame Sony cameras (FE mount), the image won't cover the full sensor, and you'll end up with a cropped, lower-resolution image.
Answered by overseastom
- A: Answerthe FE 50mm 1.8 doesn't have OSS, that's why it's cheaper.
Answered by Denki
- A: AnswerHi Quelain1, it is the same model. /B means color black. -Anthony
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionDo you know if the SEL50F18 E50mm lens will work on the ILCE6500/B?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes, although I have a A6000, the A6500 is an APS-C e-mount camera (I considered the A6500 body - so I’m familiar with it). This lens is a great piece of prime glass with OSS (optical steady shot) and is excellent for portrait shots on these cameras! I love mine!Answered by aarondr
- A: AnswerHi Viking, Yes, SEL50F18 is fully compatible with Sony NEX-5. You may check this link for more details: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=NEX-5&cat=8 -Jerome
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionI have a Sony a6000 what's the best lens to record YouTube videos with ( manly vlogging)(3 answers)
A: AnswerHi Cheecho, it depends on your shooting style and shooting environment/situation. The Sony 50mm f/1.8 is a prime lens, it has a great picture quality. But you will not be able to use optical zoom with this lens. -AnthonyAnswered by SonyListens
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User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 545 reviews.
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Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 545 reviews
4.8Rating by feature
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pristine and compact
Obsessed with this lens. The quality of images is gorgeous, so happy I upgraded my life!
Posted by Aracely
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super sharp and always dependable
Went to see Ella Mai and was extremely torn on this lens vs the 35mm, but after multiple demo shots I went with 50mm for my Sony a6300. Compact, light weight, bokeh is awesome and the low aperture makes this lens a beast in low light. Thanks Best Buy!
Posted by HobbyistJ
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great prime
This lens actually deseves 4.5 stars. The sharpness is excellent and AF and OSS work very well. My only complaint so far is that there is no manual focus override built into the lens. If there was a switch on the lens like Nikon uses instead of diving into a menu to activate MF, this lens would easily rate 5 stars. It's a solid, lightweight prime that is a joy to use on my A6000.
Posted by gd2017
