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Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens

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$110.96 $149.95 In stock

Category: Mirrorless System Lenses

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a sleek, lightweight normal-length prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Combining a compact form factor with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, it excels in low-light environments and offers precise control over depth of field for selective focus and background blurring. Built with a Double-Gauss optical layout featuring one aspherical element, this versatile 50mm lens reduces spherical aberrations and field curvature to provide consistent edge-to-edge sharpness, making it an ideal choice for everyday walkaround photography, portraiture, and video.

Key Features and Specifications

* Full-Frame Sony E-Mount: Designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless camera bodies and also compatible with APS-C models (75mm equivalent focal length).
* Bright f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Enables shooting in low-light conditions and creates soft, pleasing bokeh when combined with its rounded 7-blade diaphragm.
* Aspherical Optical Element: Incorporates an aspherical element and Double-Gauss design to minimize astigmatism, field curvature, distortion, and coma.
* DC Actuator Autofocus Motor: Provides quick, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance for both stationary photography and video recording.
* Durable Metal Bayonet Mount: Metal mount construction ensures solid, durable attachment to camera bodies.
* Close Focusing Distance: Minimum focusing distance of 1.5 feet (0.45m) with a 0.15x maximum magnification for working with close subjects.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Front lens cap, rear lens cap, and dedicated lens hood included.

* Physical and Operational Condition: Optical glass is free of scratches, fungus, or haze, but exhibits light internal dust particles behind the elements that do not impact image quality or exposure output.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Isabella X. ★★★★★

I was surprised how sharp this lens is even at f/1.8, and the autofocus locks on fast enough for my street photography. It’s also light enough that I don’t mind carrying it all day.

Lily B. ★★★★★

The bokeh wide open is so smooth for a lens this size, and it barely adds any weight to my camera bag. I’ve left it on the body for a month straight because the sharpness at f/2.8 makes it a no-brainer for portraits.

Richard K. ★★★★★

Picked this up for street photography and the lightweight build is perfect for carrying around all day. Focus is quick and quiet, even in low light, and the f/1.8 aperture really helps in dim conditions.