Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens
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The Sony SAL-50F14 50mm f/1.4 Lens is an ultra-bright standard lens for fast, accurate shooting with available light. This lens provides superb clarity and visual accuracy even with fully open aperture when working indoors or in low-light and twilight conditions.
Mounted on the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a midrange telephoto 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and takes advantage of the in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to minimize blur from shaky hands.
Also compatible with all Minolta 35mm and digital AF cameras.
- The bright f/1.4 aperture provides the ability to capture more light in dark environments, ideal for hand-held shooting without flash, to preserve the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
50 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 75 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View | 47° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.6' (48.77 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.15x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.6 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 55 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 1.69 x 2.58" (4.29 x 6.55 cm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz (220 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 61 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (64)
- Lightweight (48)
- Easily interchangeable (31)
- Consistent output (29)
- Durable (19)
Cons
Best Uses
- Night photography (28)
- Low light (23)
- General purpose (19)
- Portraits (16)
- Weddings (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (20), Enthusiast (18), Semi-professional (6), Casual photographer (5), Casual user (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)
Most Liked Positive Review
Sharp, Fast, Great Color
There is no comparison between this lens and the zooms I've used with my Sony A-100. The images produced from the 50mm are tack-sharp and the colors are rendered beautifully. It is a ...Read complete review
There is no comparison between this lens and the zooms I've used with my Sony A-100. The images produced from the 50mm are tack-sharp and the colors are rendered beautifully. It is a little long on an APS-C for general walk around use (75mm) but still useful in a variety of situations. It is especially good for portraits. It also really shines in low-light situations where you cannot use a flash.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not Sony's best lens
The 50 1.4 lens is legendary in photography, and any company wanting to make its name in the industry should have a top notch one in there line up.
Though I do f...Read complete review
The 50 1.4 lens is legendary in photography, and any company wanting to make its name in the industry should have a top notch one in there line up.
Though I do favor Nikon, I do have other makes and I have a 50 prime for them all. After trying this lens out, I was left very disappointed.
I really like the look and field markers on this lens, but when compared to other makers this lens is very soft. Its better at F/4, but this completely destroys the idea of a fast prime. Also the manual focus is stiff and does not turn smoothly when compared to Nikon or Canon. Sony really needs to do better. They have made some very nice lenses, but this is not one of them.
Sony owners looking for a fast 50 should check out Sigma's 50 1.4. While not up to Canon or Nikon in focus speeds or silence it does do a better job than this Sony lens and produces images that are fantastic. It hands down beats this lens in performance
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Great lens for portrait use! I will probably keep this lens on most of the time! Also great for candids! Very happy with this product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Great lense for enthusiast
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
This lens is incredibly sharp, even stopped down to 1.4. At 1.4, the lens has a nice dreamy look to it similar to what you would find in legacy glass. Definitely a nice lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
The product works very well, there are some issues with autofocusing on similarly contrasted object but most of the time it works well. I love the 1.4 which gives great DOF work. The product seems cheaply made but i have no problems with it and love shooting with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Shallow depth of field
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Light weight metal construction. Smooth, very fast focusing. For twice the weight and $100 more I could have got a Sigma (my Canon friend did). Then pay 2x for 77mm filters instead of 55mm for the SONY. The glass is super sharp corner to corner, no zoom lens can touch it.
I bought it for sharpness and shallow DOF. Great portrait lens with the APS CCD. I also wanted to get the feel of how was it in the 50 and 60-ies to be a 35 mm photographer. It's an interesting experience to leave all your zooms at home.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens with full frame body (A850) for portraits and landscapes. It gives quite smooth and pleasant bokeh. In some rare harsh conditions bokeh may be some nervous due to pronounced coma, but I can live with it.
Center is sharp straight from f/1.4. Borders reasonably sharp from f/2.0 and tack sharp from f/2.8. Contrast is reduced at f/1.4, but this is ok for portraits. Autofocus is very quick and precise. So, I use this lens for portraits at f/1.4-2.8 and for landscapes at f/2.8-11, and results are excellent! I never use flash, because f/1.4 combined with high iso and SSS allow shooting in VERY dark conditions; believe it or not, but I managed to shoot stars handheld at iso3200 f/1.4 0.4s.
Considering low price and weight - a must have lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
This is one of my favorite lens to use. Super sharp. Absolutely beautiful. Incredible low light performance. And the price is very affordable! Highly recommended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Build Quality
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
What a great portrait shot lense. Takes accurate and impressive shots. The build quality isn't of the highest however the size and weight makes up for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Great in Low Light
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
great portrait lens. My house is very dark and I wanted a lens I could shoot photo's of my newborn baby without flash or absurdly long exposures. After going back and forth and reading every review on the web of this lens and the Sigma. I chose the Sony, because the sigmas QC seemed hit and miss. Price was not an issue but the extra 150 dollars in savings bought me some other nice accessories. I'm very happy, even though it doesn't fill every need I haven't taken it off my a33 since I got it. It is incredibly sharp!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Good price value
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
fast lens
good low light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I wanted (desired) a fast lense for indoor photography events. This lense fits the needs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I have a Sony a33 and this lens is an awesome addition to it.
Moderately priced, and much better quality than the fairly cheap feeling lens' that come with the camera.
Its action is super smooth, and focuses extremely quick.
Gives dramatic focusing effects and works well in low light for action shots.
Must have!
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I am still trying to learn how to take portraits without flash in artificial light. This lens is helping considerably. After I become more adept, I could likely give a more eloquent review!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Nice for indoor low-light conditions. Really small and lightweight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens with my A-850 all the time. It's fast, great focus, and great bokeh. I've been experimenting with HDR and this is the lens I use for that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Can create CA at F14-f2
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Light, sturdy, produces very good images on a full frame Sony Alpha camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
I bought the lens because I take a lot of dim light pictures. Previously I missed a lot of shots because camera was unable to focus. With this lens that is no longer a problem. Build quality seems quite good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Smallish focus ring
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
This classic-style lens provides textbook performance for portraiture photography. When opened right up to f/1.4 the depth of field is tight and the bokeh is brilliant.
I was also tossing up the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 but decided to save a few bucks and grab the Sony instead - which was a canny decision as it does everything I want a fast-50 to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Very small and Sharp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Loud focusing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
Comments about Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens:
Very fast lens, shutter and focus wise. Picture quality/bokeh is awesome wide open. The only downside is the loud focusing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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