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Sony - E 50mm F1.8 OSS Portrait Lens (SEL50F18/B), Black

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Focal Length Description 50mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 50 month

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  • Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocus effects
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 1.28 ft (0.39 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.16x, Focal-Length : 50 mm and filter diameter (mm) is 49 mm
  • Large F1.8 maximum aperture enables beautiful defocusing effects. Angle of View (APS-C) : 32°
  • "Compact, lightweight mid-range telephoto prime with elegant aluminum alloy exterior.Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded"
  • In-the-box: Hood (ALC-SH116), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap
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Customer Ratings
Auto focus
4.6
4.7
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4.3
4.0
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Image stabilization
4.7
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Picture quality
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lens type
Telephoto
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Standard
Wide Angle, Telephoto
Standard
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compatible mountings
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony FE
Sony E
lens design
Prime
Prime
Prime
Zoom
Prime
Zoom
focus type
Stepper motor
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
Stepper motor
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
minimum focal length
50 millimeters
18 millimeters
50 millimeters
max focal length
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
105 millimeters
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  • Lens hood (ALC-SH116: round shape, bayonet type)
  • Lens front cap
  • Lens rear cap
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    Product Description

    Product Description

    The built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system provides a 4-stop (approx.) shutter speed advantage, making it significantly easier to achieve crisp, blur-free images and video.

    From the Manufacturer

    E 50mm F1.8 OSS Prime Lens

    This 50mm mid range telephoto lens offers a focal length that is perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects, a bright F1.8 maximum aperture, Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization and impressive image quality, all in a surprisingly compact and lightweight package. Add responsive, quiet autofocus and aperture operation, and you have a lens that is ideally suited to shooting movies as well as stills.

    Technology

    Circular Aperture

    When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

    Lens-based optical image stabilization

    Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills.

    Additional Features

    Internal focusing

    Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.

    2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Cyber-shot, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, Optical SteadyShot, Remote Commander, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    2,121 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the lens. For example, they mention it produces superb high quality photographs, it has very little blurriness, and it has great contrast. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it's one of the best on the market for the money.

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    324 customers mention316 positive8 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it produces superb high-quality photographs with good bokeh. The lens is easy to use and produces incredible boken. It is great for getting sharp outdoor portraits with smooth bok.

    "Awesome lens, it takes very nice and crisp photos." Read more

    "...its relatively low f-stop of 1.8 compared to the kit lens, it's great for portraits...." Read more

    "...Pros- F 1.8 produces some incredible bokeh and really focuses on your subject- Fast lens and is solid for low light situations-..." Read more

    "...Optically, it's a very good lens...." Read more

    124 customers mention109 positive15 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces sharp images with very little blurring. They also appreciate the clear pictures, great contrast, and nicely rendered out-of-focus areas. The lens provides an awesome blurred background and foreground effect. Customers also mention that the detail on portrait shots is remarkable and the bokeh is gorgeous. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of this lens.

    "Awesome lens, it takes very nice and crisp photos." Read more

    "...Pros- F 1.8 produces some incredible bokeh and really focuses on your subject- Fast lens and is solid for low light situations-..." Read more

    "...This lens will get you that awesome blurred background and foreground effect that everybody loves normally see when they pay a professional..." Read more

    "...The shallow depth of field gives a nice blur to the background." Read more

    104 customers mention97 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is exceedingly sharp, has built-in OSS, and is tack sharp. They also appreciate the soft bokeh. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...endless stunning photographs and the image quality is 3D like and super sharp...." Read more

    "This lens is sharp; it's a good value; it focuses pretty well and silently; it works well for cinema/movie/video; it is fast and has very nice bokeh...." Read more

    "...for me realizing how much of a difference a lens can make - such sharp, crystal clear focus, the shallow depth of field look, Despite its lack of..." Read more

    "...For photos, it is significantly sharper and better in low light...." Read more

    102 customers mention98 positive4 negative

    Customers find the value of the lens incredible, a steal at this price, and a great inexpensive lens for fashion photography. They also say it's one of the best values on the market for the money, with outstanding performance. Customers also say the extra money is worth having autofocus, and it'll be an excellent choice for the Sony e-mount system.

    "One of the best values on the market for the money...." Read more

    "...But here's the deal-sealer: its a steal at this price and you aren't going to get a better prime lens..." Read more

    "This lens is sharp; it's a good value; it focuses pretty well and silently; it works well for cinema/movie/video; it is fast and has very nice bokeh...." Read more

    "...This lens can run with the best of them, and the price is astoundingly low for the value in quality build and performance...." Read more

    62 customers mention62 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the lens. They mention that it is extremely fast and great for low light shots. The autofocus is very fast, and with the aperture all the way open it provides excellent, crisp pictures with creamy bokeh in the background.

    "Awesome lens, it takes very nice and crisp photos." Read more

    "...Fast lens and is solid for low light situations- Very compact and light, perfect for travel or extended photo sessions- Versatile...." Read more

    "...The auto focus is quick with almost no delay and pretty quiet when compared to brands like Zeiss and Rokinon...." Read more

    "...With 1.03 firmware update for Nex 6, the AF speed on this lens had improved noticeably...." Read more

    60 customers mention51 positive9 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well, serves its purpose great, and operates well when taking close up shots. The built-in OSS works well and is a huge bonus. It works well for cinema/movie/video, and takes excellent, low-light photos. Customers also say that the lens is very sharp and useful.

    "...With that said, it operates well when taking close up shots. Extreme shots of insects, flowers, etc...." Read more

    "...fifteen portrait shots with the lens on my Sony A6400 so far and it worked well. The shallow depth of field gives a nice blur to the background." Read more

    "...it's a good value; it focuses pretty well and silently; it works well for cinema/movie/video; it is fast and has very nice bokeh...." Read more

    "...The built-in OSS works really well which is a huge bonus. I'm glad I bought this little guy for sure..." Read more

    40 customers mention35 positive5 negative

    Customers like the light quality of the lens. They say it's amazing in low and very low light, it lets in so much light, and is the best low-light portrait lens in the E-mount lineup. They also say it has good and bright performance, and the large aperture is great in low light environments. Customers also say that the autofocus is fast and the OSS helps highlight this by minimizing shake in handheld shooting.

    "...The lens has been great for work in low light, and the focal length has been perfect for close-ups of architectural details and art objects...." Read more

    "...The focus is quick, low light performance is great and the build quality is also good." Read more

    "...I got perfectly crisp bright shots despite the terrible lighting...." Read more

    "...Very light and well made. Zero focus noise. A must for video. Does great in low light as well. Beautiful Bokeh. Just buy it already!!Ps...." Read more

    71 customers mention40 positive31 negative

    Customers are mixed about the auto focus of the lens. Some mention that it focuses quickly and silently, while others say that it has a hard time finding focus. Some customers also mention that the minimum auto-focus range is slightly further than they like, making it difficult to focus on small objects.

    "...The auto focus is quick with almost no delay and pretty quiet when compared to brands like Zeiss and Rokinon...." Read more

    "...The minimum auto-focus range is slightly further than I like, often times it's difficult to focus on objects very close, within about a foot when it..." Read more

    "...detail and bokeh this lens provides - because of its aperture, focusing speed and OSS, I can get a lot of lazily one-handed burst shots..." Read more

    "...so much better, given it's fast aperture, has it not been so slow to focus in dim light." Read more

    The value to cost ratio should be the new lens standard!
    5 Stars
    The value to cost ratio should be the new lens standard!
    For $350… you cannot go wrong! This is an amazing addition to my APSC glass. If you’re shooting super 35, this lens should be the first prime you get! Absolutely love it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for portraits and close-up shots, good beginning prime lens
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
    Disclaimer: I'm an amateur photographer and purchased a Sony a6000 several months ago with the 16-55mm kit lens. I quickly graduated from the kit lens, however, and really wanted to unlock the power of my new camera. After debating between Sony's prime 35mm and 50mm, I settled with this bad boy first. I can't say this is my go-to lens that I leave on 90% of the time, but it definitely fills a specific niche depending on the situation.

    Thanks to its relatively low f-stop of 1.8 compared to the kit lens, it's great for portraits. Even at around f/2.5 to f/2.8, you still get that creamy bokeh in the background with nice subject isolation. To justify its $300 price tag, however, I've used it for other situations. As a Yelper Elite, I'm constantly that camera dork who takes pictures of every restaurant entree I order before shoving it away voraciously into my mouth. With that said, it operates well when taking close up shots. Extreme shots of insects, flowers, etc. would be better justified with a macro lens, although you can consider a cheap alternative from Meike (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXZ9ALQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to turn this 50mm into a quasi-macro lens. I've also used it occasionally for street photography, although its large focal length makes it cumbersome to use indoors. You can't really zoom out with your feet once your back hits the wall, ya know?

    In these particular situations, I will use the 50mm hands-down. Is it the most versatile lens? No. That's why I also have Sony's 28mm f/2, which I find myself leaving on my camera most of the time. In hindsight I would have purchased my 28mm prime first, given its practicality. However, the 50mm acts as a great sidekick with the kit lens and should eventually find its way into your camera bag, regardless of when you purchase it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp and Colorful!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
    One of the best values on the market for the money. It may say portrait lens, but I use it for a variety of things, ranging from street to food to portraits, in that order. I have it on my a6000 and I find myself grabbing this one and my 35mm f/1.8 (also Sony) most of the time, if not all of the time to go out and shoot. The auto focus is quick with almost no delay and pretty quiet when compared to brands like Zeiss and Rokinon. Being that I use it on a crop sensor, this gives me a much larger crop for certain things, which I don’t really mind to much. If I need more things in my image, I snap on the 35mm. Overall though it is as great contender for your first fixed prime, or to add to your collection already. Extremely pleased with it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Beast portraits
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Uno dei miei obiettivi preferiti!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Recebi exatamente o que esperava
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great APS-C portrait lens
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great APS-C portrait lens
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018
    Sharp, fast, stabilized. Small and light for its focal length and aperture. Great APS-C portrait lens. I also use it for live performance/concert photography, doesn't weigh me down during the show like an equivalent DSLR setup.
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