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Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens (Black)

BH #SO5018B • MFR #SEL50F18/B
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Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens (Black)
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 75mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Enjoy a near perfect portrait-length perspective on your APS-C E-mount camera with this black E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens from Sony. The bright design pairs with a 75mm equivalent focal length for a flattering perspective and quick focusing and image stabilization also help to achieve sharp imagery.
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Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Overview

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Portrait Prime for APS-C
Enjoy a near perfect portrait-length perspective on your APS-C E-mount camera with this black E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens from Sony. The bright design pairs with a 75mm equivalent focal length for a flattering perspective and quick focusing and image stabilization also help to achieve sharp imagery.
Optical Design
  • Flattering 75mm-equivalent focal length helps to isolate subject matter and home in on minute details.
  • Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture facilitates working in low light conditions and allows shooters to create images with an extremely shallow depth of field.
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Image Stabilization and Autofocus
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur.
  • An internal focus mechanism contributes to faster, more responsive autofocus, the minimum focus distance of 1.3', and easier handling as the lens does not change in length during use.

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSpecs

Key Specs
Focal Length
50mm (35mm Equivalent: 75mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
32°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.28' / 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.16x
Optical Design
9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.44 x 2.44" / 61.98 x 61.98 mm
Weight
7.13 oz / 202 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.8 x 3.9 x 3.7"

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Reviews

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i dont understand the term Focal Length 50mm ...

i dont understand the term Focal Length 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 75mm)
Asked by: Vses
This lens is a cropped sensor lens, therefore there is a magnification factor associated with this lens relating to a full frame sensor (35mm).
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-21

Is there any way to adapt this lens to Panasonic ...

Is there any way to adapt this lens to Panasonic Lumix G5??
Asked by: larry
Not that I am aware of. Adapting native SLR lenses to Mirrorless cameras takes advantage of the larger mount flange to sensor distances required to accommodate the SLR mirror. In essence they reposition the lens to the same distance from the sensor as on the SLR. This lens is a Sony E mount which is already mirrorless (with a short mount to sensor distance) and so there is no room to fit an adapter unless it also has a corrective lens to allow it to focus on the sensor, which can be done (see the Matabones focal reducers, which effectively 'open' up the aperture) but I'm not aware of any such adapter that is made to fit mirrorless to mirrorless.
Answered by: William
Date published: 2020-01-15

Is this a wide angle lens?

Is this a wide angle lens?
Asked by: KimmY
If by wide you mean "fish eye" not it is not. It is not a full frame lens so I decided to sell mine. Need a full frame lens for video
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-05-03

question

If it work on alpha??
Asked by: Andy F.
To assist you with your inquiry, we would need to know the model of the camera you own. While all Sony interchangeable lens cameras are called Alpha cameras, Sony uses both a larger Sony A-mount/Minolta MAXXUM mount and a Sony E-mount, depending on the camera model. With the above information, we do not have enough information to answer your inquiry.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-24

What is the best F Stop range when wanting to ...

What is the best F Stop range when wanting to photograph a 3 to 6 piece band in low light live music situations (I assume glass is not stellar on 100% of lens)?
Asked by: Duane
If you want to have them all in focus , you might want to shoot at around f-8 , if you want to focus lets say in the singer and blur the other members of the band then I found it best to be around f-2.5 depending on the distance to the subject
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-21

What sized ND filter would work for this lens?

What sized ND filter would work for this lens?
Asked by: Siddharth
The Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens (Black), B&H # SO5018B, uses 49mm filter threads and would accept 49mm neutral density (ND) filters.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2018-12-16

question

is this lens compatible with the a6000?
Asked by: Anonymous
As the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera uses the Sony E-mount lens mount, yes, the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens (Black) would be fully compatible for use with the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-24

question

What the different of FE 50mm 1.8 which cost cheap than this? which one better for A6000?
Asked by: Vall V.
The main difference would be the camera mount. The sony E mount and sony FE mount. It looks like the a6000 is an amount camera so unless you have an E to FE adapter you would have to go with the sony E 50mm.
Answered by: darrin c.
Date published: 2020-03-01
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