Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras
User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1106 reviews.
4.6(1,106 Reviews)- 48 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Compatible with most Sony E-mount cameras
For use with your existing device.
Standard prime lens for versatile use
Get the shot you want with this everyday lens that is a must-have for serious full-frame camera users.
50mm focal length
A versatile focal length is ideal for capturing crystal clear shots throughout a variety of shooting situations.
f/1.8 maximum aperture
Perfect for optimal light-gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly detailed images. Circular seven-blade aperture offers beautiful defocus effect.
0.14x magnification ratio
Ensures your images come out just the way you want.
DC motor focus actuator system
Drives all lens groups for optimum focus precision, speed, and quiet operation.
Double-gauss configuration
Effectively suppresses field curvature and distortion.
Aspherical element
Controls spherical, coma, and distortion aberrations, rendering the subject with high sharpness.
Durable construction
The metal mount adds a sophisticated feel and reliable protection in challenging environments.
1.48' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 49mm filters
What's Included
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for Sony E-mount Cameras
- Round shape bayonet type (ALC-SH146)
- Lens front cap (ALC-F49S)
- Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
- Owner's manual
Manuals & Guides
Key Specs
- Maximum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Aperture1.8 f/
- Minimum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Lens TypeStandard Prime
General
- Product NameFE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras
- BrandSony
- Model NumberSEL50F18F/2
- Color CategoryBlack
Dimension
- Product Weight0.41 pounds
Additional Dimension
- Product Length with Lens Closed2.38 inches
- Product Diameter2.75 inches
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilitySony
- Camera Model FamilySony NEX-7, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-5T/5R/5N, Sony a5000, Sony NEX-F3, Sony a5100, Sony a6000, Sony a3000, Sony a6100, Sony a6400, Sony a6600
Performance
- Filter Diameter49 millimeters
Feature
- Minimum Focus Distance17.8 inches
- Special FeaturesDC motor, double-gauss configuration, aspherical element
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Imaging
- Field Of View47 degrees
- In-Lens Image StabilizationNo
- Auto/Manual FocusAutomatic/manual
- Silent FocusYes
Exposure Control
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent75mm
- Minimum Aperture22 f/
Other
- UPC027242918030
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1106 reviews
(1,106 customer reviews)Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best lens for your money hands down
|Posted .I have shot with this lens for nearly 2 years and have designated it as my go to portrait lens. You can spend a lot of money to ‘upgrade’ but the quality this lens puts out is phenomenal. I haven’t had any issues here. Photos are sharp and the 1.8 aperture is totally satisfying.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little lens.
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.I wanted an inconspicuous lens to mount on my Sony a73. The G master lenses are very large and draw too much attention and situations where you need to use caution. I recently traveled to a Third World country. I did not feel secure walking freely with a large set up. I bought this lens. The size of the lens and weight allowed me to move freely and capture what I intended without unwanted attention. In a world of dizzying sharpness and fascination with ultra clear images, This lens is not it. However, there is a very likable personality with this 50 mm. This has become my go to street lens.
This review is from FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent lens to have!!
|Posted .Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This is excellent for portraits and you can get some really good shots depending on what you need to use it for. I use mine for mostly nature shots, toys and food. It mounts easily to any Sony cameras with an e-mount, although you can purchase adapters if you want to use it with Alpha mounts or some other brand name camera. Recommended.
This review is from FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
50mm 1.8 first lens
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.So I'm new to the whole camera deal I was really into shooting with just my phone. So I decided to take my creativity to the next level grabbed a sony a7iii and a 50mm lens . It's all a huge learning curve but I'm loving every minute of it so far the 50mm for me is doing great I'll purchase more lenses when I'm comfortable with the camera and lens
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nifty fifty FTW
|Posted .Owned for 5 months when reviewed.I LOVE this lens. It is a GREAT buy especially at this price point.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool lense
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I love the 1.8 fstop and the fact that it is a native sony lens. Very sharp and reliable for photography and video.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Budget but good.
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Pretty good budget lens. The nifty fifty is good not great. The motor is loud when trying to focus. Imagines come out clear and sharp when stopped down to about 2.8. This lense is strictly photos or video with no sound.
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Ease of Use3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great starter lens
|Posted .This is a great starter lens for anyone wanting to either move from the kit lens or bought the camera just the body. It’s Sony’s nifty fifty and it lives up to the hype. One note: it does not have optical steady shot so make sure your body is internally stabilized for beat results. I am using it on an A7 which is not stabilized but still get great results. Just have to know your cameras limitations.
This review is from FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the Sony a6000? if so, does it need an adapter to fully function?
Asked by Malorie.
- A:Answer I bought this a couple weeks ago with my new a6000. It works out of the box and does not require an adapter.
Answered by Dallas
Q: QuestionI need to know if this lens is for the full frame a7ii? Meaning is this a full frame lens?
Asked by Brooklyndreams.
- A:Answer Yes, the "F" in the "FE" designation indicates that it's for "Full Frame" style.
Answered by Brownstone
Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between this lens and SEL50F18? I have a NEX5n. Thanks.
Asked by creed.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Serge
Q: QuestionThis appears to be the same lens as what is offered in the package deal but for $50.00more in the package. What am I not seeing? will this work straight out of the box on the A6500?
Asked by lynn.
- A:Answer 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
Answered by Spross
Q: QuestionWould this work without problems on my a5100?
Asked by Oliver.
- A:Answer This will fit most Sony Alpha cameras with an E-mount.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionDoes this work with the Sony a5000?
Asked by Meg3.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Charles
Q: QuestionIs this lens good for outdoor maternity shoot? Is it compatible with the a3000? Thank you.
Asked by Shey.
- A:Answer 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
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionI have an A5100 and I’m looking for a good lens with F/1.8. Would this lens be compatable with my camera?
Asked by Mike.
- A:Answer Hello Mike. This is compatible with the camera.
Answered by SonyListens
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