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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens

BH #SO5025G • MFR #SEL50F25G
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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
  • Asperical and ED Elements
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 12.2"
A classic focal length with an especially compact profile, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G is an inherently versatile prime lens capable of handling subjects ranging from portraiture to street to landscapes. This G Series lens is characterized by a notably stylish build and sophisticated optics, making it a go-to single-lens choice for everyday walk-around shooting.
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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Overview

Normal-Length Portable Prime
A classic focal length with an especially compact profile, the Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G is an inherently versatile prime lens capable of handling subjects ranging from portraiture to street to landscapes. This G Series lens is characterized by a notably stylish build and sophisticated optics, making it a go-to single-lens choice for everyday walk-around shooting.
Matched Set of Compact Primes
Together with the FE 24mm f/2.8 and 40mm f/2.5 G lenses, these three lenses form a cohesive trio with similar styling, image quality, and ergonomics:
  • All lenses prioritize a compact profile with an emphasis on intuitive handling; each features a manual aperture ring along with other tactile controls.
  • The three lenses share the same 49mm filter ring diameter.
  • Matched aluminum finish with stylish focal length and aperture engravings, both aperture and focusing rings, and matching metal lens hoods.
G Lens Series
  • Two aspherical elements promote more uniform sharpness across the frame by suppressing spherical aberrations and distortions.
  • One extra-low dispersion glass element controls color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color fidelity.
  • Rounded 7-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Focus Control for Stills and Video
  • Two linear motors deliver quick and accurate autofocus performance, along with capable subject tracking for working with fast-moving subjects. This AF system is also especially quiet to suit its use for cine applications.
  • Internal focusing design limits the overall length of the lens for faster, more responsive focusing.
  • Linear Response manual focus control offers more natural handling and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for tactile control over this setting.
  • Customizable focus hold buttons are present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
  • Impressive close-up performance for working with close-up subjects; this lens has a minimum focusing distance of 12.2" with MF (13.8" with AF), which results in a 0.21x maximum magnification.
Sleek-but-Robust Design
  • Physical aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.
  • Lens measures 1.8" and weighs 6.2 oz, making it a great portable choice that's well-suited to both full-frame and APS-C bodies.
  • Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions.
  • Fluorine-coated front element is easy to clean and resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints.
UPC: 027242922617

Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Specs

Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.5
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
47°
Minimum Focus Distance
1' / 31 cm
Magnification
1:4.7 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.21x Magnification
Optical Design
9 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.7 x 1.8" / 68 x 45 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
6.1 oz / 174 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.7 x 4.1 x 3.4"

Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Reviews

Good lens

By Marc
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-06

I have owned maybe a dozen lenses over the years. This one falls in the upper third in terms of quality, speed, usefulness, and largest aperture. It’s not perfect but it’s a solid lens. I wish the aperture opened a bit more maybe 1.8 or even 1.2. There’s no real reason to have limited this lens by so many stops other than to sell their super expensive version.

Great Little Lens

By Bruce
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-15

Using on my Sony A6700, so with crop sensor it becomes a 75MM. Selected for portraits. I have also been using it for scenes. Very pleased so far.

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