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

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Features

  • 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

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.

Brand: Sony


Focal Length Description: 50mm


Lens Type: Telephoto


Compatible Mountings: Sony E


Camera Lens Description: Sony E (APS-C)


Focal Length Description: 50mm


Lens: Telephoto


Compatible Camera Mount: Sony E


Maximum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Lens Design: Prime


Focus Type: Stepper motor


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Standard


Zoom Ratio: 1


Image stabilization: 4 stop claimed


Real Angle Of View: 32 Degrees


Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f


Minimum Aperture: 22


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Photo Filter Size: 49 Millimeters


Lens Mount: Sony E


Brand: Sony


Camera Lens: Sony E (APS-C)


Model Name: SEL50F18/B


Manufacturer Part Number: SEL50F18


Global Trade Identification Number: 48


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Model Number: SEL50F18/B


Item Part Number: 4


Item Weight: 202 Grams


Manufacturer: Sony


Built-In Media: Lens front cap, Lens hood (ALC-SH116 round shape, bayonet type), Lens rear cap


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts


Video Capture Resolution: 1080p


Compatible Devices: Sony Cameras, Sony Digital SLRs


Effective Still Resolution: 3.36


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/640 seconds


Exposure Control Type: Automatic


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Media Type: ProductImage, EnhancedContent


Color: Black


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    • Great for portraits and close-up shots, good beginning prime lens
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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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016 by david groves
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Bought for portraits on my a6000. I like the focal length for portraits. Where this lens really shines is outdoor and low light. Some will say it's not sharp enough wide open, but I've found it more than adequate at f1.8. It blows the kit lenses out of the water. Very sharp and very useful. The only negative reviews I've read say that it doesn't zoom. LOL. It's a prime lens. You zoom with your feet. Great bokeh. Very sharp. Affordable. Unless you're a pixel peeper, you'll find it to be a very good lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017 by Jeiel
    • Every A6000 Owner Deserves To See What This Lens Can Do!
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I bought this to use on my new Sony A6000 camera and I have to say its totally blown me and my wife away at how AWESOME the pictures are coming out. Honesty the combo is producing endless stunning photographs and the image quality is 3D like and super sharp. The Kit Lens is something you will not want to use after seeing the image quality difference this camera provides. This lens will get you that awesome blurred background and foreground effect that everybody loves normally see when they pay a professional photographer to take their family or personal photos. If you have a Alpha 6000 camera then this is a must have lens. I was looking at the Zeiss 55mm prime also which has the highest rating as far as quality image goes on DXO Review Site goes for the best prime lenses on the Sony A6000 specifically but it also has a $1000 price tag which really didn't stop me from buying it if i thought it was better but the lack of OSS "Optical Image Stabilization" which helps improve night shots and prevents video distortion was what made me buy this lens instead. I never leave reviews normally due to time restraints but I have to urge A6000 camera owners to please buy this lens for your camera if you want to really make the A6000 spit out superb high quality photographs that when taken right will need zero editing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014 by R. Brown
    • YES, FAST IN LOW-LIGHT , but slow to pan-focus ??
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Noticeably sharper than my 1650PZ, and incredibly faster in low light, so it is probably a keeper. However, it seems to take longer than the 1650 to acquire focus when panned to a new scene at a different range. I don't know the technical parts of photography, or at least not too much about lenses , but I am disappointed quite a bit by this. I might understand if it was only happening at f1.8, where the focal plane is very shallow, and the mechanism takes so time to acquire a "fix".....?? See, I told you I didn't know much. Very tough to keep focus where you want it with this lens, even if you have set it at overall f8.0 in the A mode. Will pick the front , then the middle next time, in a complex scene. Got to admit, it does some really nice portraits of my kids and pets, with the background out of focus. The low light ability gets no-flash pics at about 3 times the shutter speed of the 1650... Great macro shots, too, by cropping a shot made from about 15 inches away. Again, on those macros, you have to be very careful, using flexible spot focus to pick a blossom out of the leaves behind it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015 by Becky Mak
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I bought this lens about two years ago; it was my first lens, and I truly have no regrets. I did almost all my initial projects with it. If you’re just starting out, I recommend it 100% for both video and photography. Keep in mind that it can be challenging to use in tight spaces, as you need a certain distance depending on what you’re focusing on. The most positive aspect for me is its quality and brightness, as it has an aperture of F1.8. Additionally, its focusing speed is quite good. The only downside for me has been the chromatic aberration in certain situations, but it still remains one of the best. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024 by Mila
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Fantastic lens. Great store too. I am glad I bought used. Half the price and came with lens filter and some cleaning supplies. Highly recommend the store for future used gear purchases. The item literally is mint.
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