Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens

Description

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens is a lightweight and compact prime lens designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Here are its key features and specifications:

1. Focal Length:
   • 50mm, providing a natural perspective similar to the human eye, making it suitable for a wide range of photography genres, including portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting.
2. Maximum Aperture:
   • f/1.8, offering excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field for beautiful background blur (bokeh).
3. Lens Construction:
   • 6 elements in 5 groups, including one aspherical element for sharpness and clarity.
4. Autofocus:
   • Stepping Motor (STM) for smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance.
   • Full-time manual focus override allows manual adjustments even when autofocus is engaged.
5. Minimum Focus Distance:
   • 45cm (1.48 feet), allowing for close-up shots with pleasing background blur.
6. Aperture Blades:
   • 7-blade circular aperture for smooth and pleasing bokeh.
7. Compatibility:
   • Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame (FE) and APS-C cameras.
   • Compatible with Sony’s autofocus features, including Eye AF and Fast Hybrid AF.
8. Image Quality:
   • Offers sharp and detailed images with minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations.
   • Multi-coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color accuracy.
9. Build Quality:
   • Lightweight and compact plastic construction.
   • Metal lens mount for durability.
10. Size and Weight:
    • Diameter: 68.6mm (2.70 inches)
    • Length: 59.5mm (2.34 inches)
    • Weight: 186g (6.6 oz)
11. Filter Thread Size:
    • 49mm
12. Included Accessories:
    • Lens cap
    • Rear lens cap

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens is an affordable and versatile option for Sony mirrorless camera users, offering good image quality and low-light performance in a compact package. It’s an excellent choice for photographers looking for a lightweight prime lens with a wide aperture for creative shooting.