Sony 50mm f/1.8 Full-Frame E-Mount Prime Lens – Ideal for Portraits, Bokeh, and Everyday Shooting
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The essential Sony 50mm f/1.8 Full-Frame E-Mount Prime Lens is the “Nifty Fifty” photographers trust for professional-grade results, excelling at portraits, street photography, and low-light shooting. Its ultra-wide f/1.8 aperture creates stunning bokeh and cinematic depth, while the compact design makes it the perfect everyday and travel companion for Alpha series mirrorless cameras.
- Phenomenal f/1.8 aperture for professional bokeh and superior low-light performance
- Optimized for Sony Full-Frame E-Mount mirrorless cameras (SEL50F18F)
- Exceptional image sharpness with reliable, quiet autofocus for stills and video
- Compact, lightweight design for maximum portability and all-day carry
Price range: £198.75 through £253.75
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Description
Capture Stunning Portraits: Sony 50mm f/1.8 Full-Frame E-Mount Prime Lens (SEL50F18F) – Achieve Breathtaking Bokeh, Crisp Detail, and Superior Low-Light Performance
Unlock your creative potential with the essential Sony 50mm f/1.8 E-Mount Prime Lens, the ultimate choice for full-frame Alpha series camera owners seeking professional-grade image quality. Known as the “Nifty Fifty,” this lens is engineered to deliver stunning, high-contrast results, making it perfect for captivating portraits, vibrant street photography, and daily shooting. The ultra-wide f/1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions, allowing you to shoot indoors or after sunset without compromising shutter speed. Crucially, this aperture produces spectacularly smooth background blur (bokeh), ensuring your subject stands out with cinematic depth. Its compact, lightweight design makes it the ideal companion for travel and all-day carry, ensuring you never miss a moment. Upgrade your kit today and experience the difference true prime lens performance makes.
Key Features
- Phenomenal f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Achieve shallow depth-of-field for professional bokeh effects and exceptional performance in dim lighting.
- Optimized for Sony Full-Frame E-Mount: Specifically designed to maximize the resolution and performance of Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras (compatible with APS-C bodies, where it acts as a 75mm equivalent).
- Exceptional Image Sharpness: Incorporates advanced optical elements, including an aspherical element, to minimize aberrations and deliver consistently crisp, detailed images across the frame.
- Fast, Reliable Autofocus: Features a smooth and responsive focusing system, ideal for capturing fleeting moments in stills and providing quiet operation for video recording.
- Compact & Lightweight Design: Its small size and manageable weight enhance camera portability, making it a comfortable and convenient lens for everyday use and travel.
- Versatile 50mm Focal Length: Provides a natural perspective that closely mimics the human eye, establishing it as the standard focal length for portraits, candid shots, and general photography.
Important Information
- This is a prime lens (fixed focal length); zoom capabilities are not available.
- Ensure your camera’s firmware is up-to-date for optimal autofocus compatibility and performance.
- The lens cap and rear cap are included in the box.
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Specification
Overview
| Weight | 270 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1190 × 1040 × 880 cm |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H |
11.9 x 10.4 x 8.8 centimetres |
| Package Weight |
0.27 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H |
6.9 x 5.9 x 6.9 centimetres |
| Item weight |
186 Grams |
| Brand | |
| Camera Lens |
50 millimetres |
| Colour |
Black |
| Country of origin |
Thailand |
| Has image stabilisation |
No |
| Included components |
Hood (ALC-SH146) ,Lens front cap (ALC-F49S) ,Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM) |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length |
50 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length |
50 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length |
50 Millimetres |
| Model year |
2016 |
| Plug profile |
Sony |
| Objective Lens Diameter |
68.6 Millimetres |
| Part number |
SEL50F18F |
| Size |
one size |
| Water Resistance Level |
Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type |
Fixed |
| Lens Design |
Prime |
| Maximum Aperture Range |
F1.8 |
| Focus type |
Auto and Manual |
| Aperture Modes |
F1.8 – F22 |
| Style |
Lens |
| Photo Filter Thread Size |
49 Millimetres |
| Guaranteed software updates until |
unknown |
| Item model number |
SEL50F18F |
| Batteries |
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Date First Available |
31 Mar. 2016 |
| Manufacturer |
Sony |
| Style Name |
Lens ,SEL50F18F/2 |
Customer Reviews
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Stuart W. –
Ignore any reviews pre firmware v3 (or v2), this lens has been transformed.Its not as fast to focus as the Zeiss 55mm but its perfectly suited to day to day shooting and the optics are punching well above its weight price wise.I have found its most responsive in AFC but still good in AFS, ergonomics are excellent (better than the 55), weight is perfect and the focus motor is not as loud as reviews suggest, not noticeable at all really once you get going (unless you have some random OCD!!)The lens has character no doubt about that, images have a great quality especially paired with Sony’s fine sensors.If money were no object I would pick the Zeiss 55mm but money is absolutely a factor for me so this is a great surprise to find the lens is nowhere near as bad as I expected.So in summary its got its limitations so don’t expect to be blown away but for shooting this lens day to day you can’t go wrong IMO, its a little beaut!
Foto Lover –
I’ve been a Pro Photographer for 40 years and recently transitioned to Sony from Nikon. I usually buy a cheap 50mm as standard but hesitated with this model after seeing the initial reviews. I purchased a Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art (too bulky/heavy), CZ 55mm 1.8 (Nervous Bokeh) and Samyang 50mm 1.4 (Terrible AF Performance) but wasn’t happy with any of them so returned them. This wee lens was on a deal of the day offer recently so I thought I’d take a punt and buy one and try it. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made as this lens is brilliant value for money for £145.00. The lens came supplied with firmware version 3.0.VERDICTExceptionally Sharp, and particularly so at centreClean Bokeh, with exceptionally smooth focus transition and smooth overall renderingLow Chromatic AberrationLight weight and compact sizeThe AF is a tad slow to acquire focus on AFS but is pretty good on AFCThe focusing although somewhat noisy, does not hunt or misfocus at all on any of my bodies.
Maddie –
Firstly, the build quality of the lens is quite good. It generally looks quite nice, and looks much much better than most canon lenses, especially their 50mm II. The metal casing of the lens feels quite plasticy and the focus ring feels more like plastic than rubber, but it’s much higher quality than canons rival 50mm.When shooting at F8, the optics on this lens are amazing! You get a very crisp and very nice image, however, this changes as you go lower. The main draw of this lens is that it is fast, with it’s aperture being F1.8 at its widest. Whilst images which are shot at this are fairly sharp, the main problem is the chromatic abberation. It can be extremely noticeable, but is usually able to be hidden using the removal tool in Lightroom. This hasn’t majorly impacted me, but I should’ve expected it from such a cheap lens. The autofocus is also very loud…Overall, I think this is a great lens, especially at its price point, but only giving it four stars, as the chromatic abberation is the worst which I have ever seen on any of my lenses.
Artur –
The Sony 50mm f/1.8 is an excellent choice for those looking for a quality prime lens with beautiful bokeh and solid sharpness at an affordable price. Lightweight and compact, it’s perfect for everyday shooting and travel.Image quality impresses with natural color reproduction and smooth, pleasing background blur at f/1.8 — portraits look vibrant and three-dimensional. Sharpness in the center is very good, and stopping down to f/2.8–f/4 improves it across the entire frame.Autofocus is quiet and fast enough for most situations, though it can hunt slightly in low light. The body is made of plastic, but the build quality is solid with no noticeable play.For beginner photographers or anyone wanting a lightweight portrait lens for Sony mirrorless cameras, it offers excellent value for money.
John C. –
Top product for the price, great prime lens for full frame sony
Think Assemble Customer –
Very good first prime lensNot very good autofocus, solution: learn how to use M modeNoisy for video, solution: invest in external microphone.Not weatherproofed, solution: well, I guess there’s no solution but it’s only 165 new and 125 used so if it fails just buy another one, next better thing is 55mm 1,8 but it’s cost like 650 is it worth investment? Not for me, I’m not making money on photographyIve watched over and over YouTube reviews about this lens, 90 % of negative feedback, but then I thought why there are so many happy people on Think Assemble review, so I gave it a go and was pleasantly surprised, very good picture quality in low light conditions, very sharp, light, not in your face lens, will suits occasional photographer like me. Bare in mind I don’t use autofocus and shoot in M mode. Video, yes I agree autofocus is a bit slow and noisy
steven castle –
Seriously the best value lens for Sony mirrorless cameras you can buy. Sharp as a tack, great for portrait photography, compact and lightweight. To get a 50mm f1.8 for the price it’s sold at is ridiculous especially as it has AF. For still photography you won’t find better value anywhere but it’s not built for videography. The AF motor us a little noisy and will be noticeable with the inbuilt mic. If you’re using a separate mic you’ll be grand but it’s maybe a little too slow in the autofocus for some. (It’s £160 at the time I bought it – stop complaining!)
daniele –
Ottimo obiettivo per iniziare
La Sony SEL50F18F è un obiettivo fantastico per chi vuole iniziare con la fotografia 📸. La qualità costruttiva è buona, compatto e leggero, perfetto per portarlo ovunque. Non è il più nitido sul mercato, ma considerando il prezzo 💰, il rapporto qualità-prezzo è imbattibile.Pro:Ottimo per principianti e per uso quotidiano 🌟Leggero e compatto 🏃♂️Prezzo molto conveniente 💵Contro:Nitidezza non eccellente, soprattutto ai bordi ⚠️In sintesi, un acquisto consigliato se volete un buon 50mm senza spendere una fortuna.
Jan –
Leuk lensje voor dat geld
Aardig objectief met grote lichtsterkte
Rafael Ferreira –
Um lente espetacular para retratos!
Olá, amante da fotografia! Se estás à procura de uma lente que vai fazer as tuas fotos parecerem saídas de um filme de Hollywood, então a Sony 50mm f/1.8 é a tua nova melhor amiga. Não é só uma lente, é um passaporte para o mundo da nitidez e do bokeh maravilhoso!Primeiro, vamos falar do bokeh. Se és como eu e adoras aquelas fotos onde o fundo é um mar de bolhas brilhantes e o teu sujeito principal é o centro das atenções, vais adorar esta lente. O f/1.8 faz milagres na criação de desfoques suaves e deliciosos. É como ter um filtro de beleza natural na tua câmera – só que melhor!A construção da lente é bastante robusta, e o seu design é tão elegante que quase dá vontade de usar como colar (brincadeira, não o faças). A montagem é fácil e rápida, e o foco é super silencioso – ideal para aqueles momentos em que estás a capturar o sorriso de um bebé sem querer acordá-lo.A qualidade da imagem? É de outro nível. A nitidez é impressionante, mesmo quando a abertura está totalmente aberta. É como se os teus olhos fossem os mais afiados do planeta e a lente fosse uma extensão disso. Dito de outra forma, os detalhes vão saltar da tua foto e dar-te uma palmadinha nas costas por capturá-los tão bem.E o melhor? Esta lente é uma verdadeira pechincha. Oferece um valor tremendo pelo dinheiro, como encontrar um desconto épico num café que serve o melhor expresso da cidade. O preço é acessível, especialmente quando comparado com outras lentes de qualidade semelhante.Então, se estás à procura de uma lente que vai transformar a tua fotografia sem quebrar o banco, a Sony 50mm f/1.8 é a escolha perfeita. Só não te esqueças de agradecer a ela quando os teus amigos começarem a perguntar como é que as tuas fotos ficaram tão espetaculares. Boa captura!