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Brand | Sony |
Focal Length Description | 50mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- 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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Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
For portrait photography | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.8 | — |
Quality of material | 4.8 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Standard | Wide Angle, Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto |
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 | 50 millimeters | — |
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Product Dimensions | 2.44 x 2.44 x 2.44 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
ASIN | B00EPWC30O |
Item model number | SEL50F18/B |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #96 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 26, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
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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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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.
That being said, I use this lens about 90% of the time. You might say, hey this is a portrait lens you can't use it for something like street photography, or still life, or landscape shots. I'm here to tell you that you can and the quality of the photos will more than make up for the extra time it takes to frame the shot.
Pros
- F 1.8 produces some incredible bokeh and really focuses on your subject
- Fast lens and is solid for low light situations
- Very compact and light, perfect for travel or extended photo sessions
- Versatile. After using it consistently it was rare I had to change lenses to get a shot I wanted
Cons
- Crop factor (effectively 75mm) makes it difficult in tight quarters to frame shots. It may be hard to frame an entire subject in close quarters
- There is some noticeable chromatic aberration, seen as mostly blue outline around subjects, around the F2s and down to F1.8. Some of it can be mitigated but it will still show
- 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 seems capable
With 1.03 firmware update for Nex 6, the AF speed on this lens had improved noticeably. I still probably wouldn't trust it with running kids in very dark places, but it's no longer a superslow poke it used to be before the update, I'd say it is close in AF performance to the kit lens (not bad, really).
So, 4 stars is now well deserved. Would get 5 if it was really fast focusing.
I bought this to get a better lens than the 18-55OSS kit for my Nex 6.
Optically, it's a very good lens. About what you'd expect from 50/1.8, but with much better bokeh than say Canon Nifty Fifty, plus stabilization.
It comes with a plastic hood that's rather long. Too long to manually focus the lens with hood reversed. However the bonus of having the hood on is that it's a great protection and being that deep, really keeps the front element safe. I don't feel the need to put a protective UV filter on this lens.
The problem, and the reason I gave it 3 stars, is the AF performance in dim light. It's OK in normal outside light, but really struggles in dim light. I took this lens to my kids' elementary school graduation and it was an exercise in frustration. It just couldn't keep up with moving kids. I returned it the next day.
Eventually, I stumbled upon one on a local Craigslist and it was cheap enough I ended up getting it anyway. I treat it as a stil portrait / outside lens. Its' a good lens within it's comfort zone, but it could be so much better, given it's fast aperture, has it not been so slow to focus in dim light.
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Reviewed in India on February 24, 2024
La lente è costruita con materiali di alta qualità e offre una nitidezza straordinaria, sia al centro che ai bordi dell'immagine. La sua apertura massima di F1.8 permette di catturare immagini con sfocatura dello sfondo e una maggiore profondità di campo, ideale per ritratti o scatti in ambienti con scarsa illuminazione.
Inoltre, l'obiettivo è dotato di un motore silenzioso e veloce per la messa a fuoco automatica, che rende facile e preciso l'uso in molte situazioni. La messa a fuoco manuale è altrettanto fluida e precisa, per dare ai fotografi il massimo controllo e creatività nella loro fotografia.
La costruzione dell'obiettivo è solida e resistente, e il design elegante si adatta perfettamente alle fotocamere Sony. Il suo peso leggero lo rende facile da trasportare e utilizzare per scatti a mano libera.
In sintesi, l'obiettivo Sony SEL-50F18B 50mm F1.8 è un'ottima scelta per i fotografi che cercano un obiettivo di alta qualità, nitido e versatile, ideale per ritratti e scatti in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione. La sua costruzione robusta e il design elegante lo rendono anche un'aggiunta elegante alla collezione di obiettivi di qualsiasi fotografo Sony.
- compact
- léger
- bonne à très bonne qualité d'image
- bonne netteté
- aberrations chromatiques présentes mais contrôlées (sauf cas extrême)
- AF efficace et silencieux (il a quand même ces limites dans certaines situations)
- qualité général
- distance minimale de focus assez sympa (juste bonne)
- équivalent en plein format d'un 75mm f2.7 (facteur de recadrage de 1.5* apsc)
- la stabilisation bonne à moyenne
- la focal de portrait pas excellence
- un bon bokeh (flou d'arrière plan artistique) en portrait serré comme en portrait de pied
- prix raisonnable
Les moins :
- F1.8 (équivalent en plein format f2.7) c'est bien mais on aurait évidemment préféré un f1.4
- pas grand chose
- distance minimale de focus bof
Un objectif vraiment sympa pour sa qualité general (image et construction), sa légèreté et compacité, sa stab utile, et son f1.8 bon en basse lumière et très sympa en bokeh !
Il trouvera facilement sa place dans votre sac, et joue pleinement la carte de sony avec sa volonté de compact/léger/abordable. Parfait pour se lancer dans le portrait, attention à la distance de recul, je conseille !
Si ce commentaire vous a aidé, n'oubliez pas de cliquer sur "utile", merci.
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018