Sony - 50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras - Black
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 475 reviews.
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Description
Features
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
Key Specs
- Maximum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Aperture1.8 f/
- Minimum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount
- Lens TypeOther
General
- Product Name50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras
- BrandSony
- Model NumberSEL50F18/B
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
- Additional Accessories IncludedDust cap; Lens cap
Dimension
- Product Weight0.4453 pounds
Additional Dimension
- Product Length with Lens Closed2.4 inches
- Product Diameter2.4 inches
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilitySony
- Camera Model FamilySony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5T/5R/5N, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-7, Sony NEX-F3, Sony a3000, Sony a5000, Sony a5100, Sony a6000, Sony a6100, Sony a6400, Sony a6600
Performance
- Filter Diameter49 millimeters
- Water ResistantNo
Feature
- Minimum Focus Distance15.4 inches
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot available
- Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot available
Imaging
- Field Of View32 degrees
- In-Lens Image StabilizationYes
- Auto/Manual FocusAutomatic/manual
Exposure Control
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent75mm
- Minimum Aperture22 f/
Other
- Tripod/Monopod MountableNo
- UPC027242872448
Customer rating
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 475 reviews
(475 Reviews)Cons mentioned
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Customer images
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Super sharp and always dependable
|Posted .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!
I would recommend this to a friendRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great prime
|Posted .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.
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
amazing lens.
|Posted .great lens. glad i brought it over sigma 60mm which only stops down to f2.8 the bokeh on this lens is great and this is capable of producing some great photos. also makes for a dope portrait lens.
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Sony camera lens
|Posted .This 50 mm lens by Sony is great. Love the lens and camera
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Pretty incredable auto focus lens!
|Posted .Pretty incredable auto focus lens for the money. I was ready to splurge on a Zeiss lens costing mega hundreds but what for? The clarity of the images and background bokeh is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great lens
Posted .This is currently the only lens I have for my Sony a7 camera. The quality is superb. It gives me very sharp focus on the subject and very nice buttery backgrounds. It is a great portrait lens and great under low-light settings too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, I'm really glad to hear that you are already having a good time with your Sony Alpha camara together with this Sony Prime Lens. That's the kind of experience we wanted to hear. Thank you for choosing Sony! Dave
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Very sharp
Posted .The Sony 50mm is a very sharp lens that produces creamy bokeh and great image quality. The resolution of the photos when paired with the a6000 are nothing short of stunning. I attached a photo ( nothing special) but i cropped it to 13.5mp and the amount of remaining detail is superb. The a6000 sensor is really good. Great lens!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi svllc, You put smile on a lot of faces around here with your kind words about our product. Thank you very much! Dave
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
captures every detail
|Posted .great lens, I suppose. I guess you just have to know what you're doing. even without knowing much (like me), the lens captures very clear and detailed photos. as I reviewed a full-body photo my friend took of me, I could see a black smudge on my eyelid from mascara I didn't clean up well enough (that I couldn't even see when I was looking in the mirror) .
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionI need a prime lens for my SONY NEX 6/B camera -which lens should I order
Asked by Joanne.
- A:Answer I 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
Q: QuestionWould this be a good lens for someone starting off with an a6000 who has only the stock lens in her collection. Looking to slowly add some lenses to my collection.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer You are gonna love this lens. I got the kit lens and this 50mm. It's great!
Answered by EddieB
Q: QuestionIf I use this lens on a full frame a7r II will it use all or only part of the sensor and if it only uses part of it, how much is it reduced?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Amazingly, 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
Q: QuestionWhy this model: SEL50F18/B have a B at the end. Can some one tell me if there are a different between this model and the model: SEL50F18.
Asked by quelain1.
- A:Answer Hi Quelain1, it is the same model. /B means color black. -Anthony
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionWhat the difference in the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens vs. the 50mm f/1.8 optical? Other than the 30 ish dollar price difference?
Asked by Nikki.
- A:Answer the FE 50mm 1.8 doesn't have OSS, that's why it's cheaper.
Answered by Denki
Q: QuestionWhat is the best lens for sony a6500? I primarily will be taking pictures of my family and infant and would like to be able to get good quality pictures that allow me to see all details clearly.
Asked by Tino.
- A:Answer I'd say this lens is probably the best portrait lens for the price. Unless you have the budget to buy a Zeiss or Gmaster lens. Most average user use this or the 35mm f/1.8 I've used the 55-210mm lens for portraits as well and had good results.
Answered by Brian3499
Q: QuestionDo you know if the SEL50F18 E50mm lens will work on the ILCE6500/B?
Asked by LuLuBell.
- A:Answer Yes, 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
Q: QuestionWill this work on the NEX5? Looking to take my food photography to the next level and move on from my default lenses!
Asked by Viking.
- A:Answer Hi 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
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