Sony has just officially announced the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 lens. This is an inexpensive standard prime lens for Sony A7 series cameras, equipped with 6 elements in 5 groups, one aspherical element, a 7-blade aperture and a minimum focus distance of 0.45m. The price is only for $248, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
FE 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens
Weighing in at less than 7 oz (192 g), the new lightweight FE 50mm F1.8 “normal” prime lens (model SEL50F18F) delivers an outstanding blend of performance, compactness and value, making it a perfect choice for hobbyist photographers and videographers looking to experience the benefits of a wide aperture prime lens at an attainable cost.
The lens features a new optical design with an aspherical element that effectively compensates for all forms of aberration, resulting in beautiful, crisp imagery. Additionally, it has a circular aperture with a maximum of F1.8, producing beautiful ‘bokeh’ in images that allows the subject to stand out against a smoothly defocused background. For extended durability, the new prime lens is built with a solid metal mount.
Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 50 mm | |
| Image stabilisation | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 6 | |
| Groups | 5 | |
| Special elements / coatings | One aspherical element | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m (17.72″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 186 g (0.41 lb) | |
| Diameter | 69 mm (2.72″) | |
| Length | 60 mm (2.36″) | |
| Sealing | No | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 49.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH146 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
| Other | ||
See also Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sample Images
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