Weight
186 g
General info
| Lens type i | Prime, Standard (39 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESony FE 50mm F1.8 |
| Release date i | 9 years ago03/29/2016 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✖ |
| Weight i | 186 g |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
| Lens Hood Is Reversible i | ✔ (204 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 50 mm (69 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 50 mm (62 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 32° (3 others) |
| Minimum angle of view i | 32° (8 others) |
| Magnification i | 0.14x (31 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 1x (417 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/1.8 (72 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/1.8 (72 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 7 (245 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/22.0 (346 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/22.0 (469 others) |
Focus
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✖ |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.45 m (41 others) |
Benchmarks
| Sharpness result i | 26 P-MPix (4 others) |
| Chromatic aberration i | 4 µm (15 others) |
| Dxomark score i | 37 (3 others) |
| Distortion i | 0.1% (37 others) |
| Transmission i | 1.8 TStop (10 others) |
| Vignetting i | -1.9 (15 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distortion of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 0.1%, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 76% below the category average for distortion, ranking #192 out of 229 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the sharpness result of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 26 P-MPix, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 66% above the category average for sharpness result, ranking #48 out of 258 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 1x, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 60% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #360 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the dxomark score of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 37, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 57% above the category average for dxomark score, ranking #41 out of 257 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 0.14x, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 57% below the category average for magnification, ranking #588 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 50 mm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 56% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #418 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the chromatic aberration of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 4 µm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 55% below the category average for chromatic aberration, ranking #213 out of 254 — see ranking camera lens products.
Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 lightweight?
Yes. At 186 g, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 50% below the category average for weight, ranking #242 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the transmission of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 1.8 TStop, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 48% below the category average for transmission, ranking #208 out of 255 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 0.45 m, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 26% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #277 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 50 mm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 20% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #252 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the aperture blades of the Sony FE 50mm F1.8?
At 7, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is 16% below the category average for aperture blades, ranking #490 out of 784 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 186 g, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 99%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.14x, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 86%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's distortion compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.1%, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (0.4%) by 75%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 50 mm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 75%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (2.9x) by 66%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.45 m, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 leads the Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD (0.2 m) by 56%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's sharpness result compare to similar camera lensess?
At 26 P-MPix, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (53 P-MPix) by 51%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 50 mm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 44%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's transmission compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1.8 TStop, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (3.2 TStop) by 44%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 7, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 36%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's chromatic aberration compare to similar camera lensess?
At 4 µm, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (6 µm) by 33%.
How does the Sony FE 50mm F1.8's dxomark score compare to similar camera lensess?
At 37, the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 trails the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (46) by 20%.