Best 50mm lenses for Sony A: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 24 50mm lenses for Sony A. The 'nifty fifty' range: fixed lenses between 45mm and 58mm, close to the natural perspective of the eye.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
50mm · f/1.8 · Sony A
A short telephoto prime for APS-C A-mount with a bright f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 170 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
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2.Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony A
A very sharp 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, weighing about 815 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.4 m.
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3.Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7
50mm · f/50.0 · Sony A
Minolta's original AF 50mm f/1.7, a light screw-drive lens for the A-mount. It weighs about 210 g and takes 49mm filters.
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4.Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony A
A Zeiss-designed 50mm f/1.4 for A-mount with a ring-type SSM autofocus motor. It is listed in its specifications as dust and moisture resistant and takes 72mm filters.
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5.Sony 50mm F1.4
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony A
Sony 50mm F1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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6.Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New)
50mm · f/1.7 · Sony A
The Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.7 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.
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7.Sony 50mm f/1.4 (SAL50F14)
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony A
Sony 50mm f/1.4 (SAL50F14): a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photogra...
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8.Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z)
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony A
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.
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9.Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New]
50mm · f/50.0 · Sony A
The Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.
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10.Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New)
50mm · f/2.8 · Sony A
A 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 (New) is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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11.Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
50mm · f/2.8 · Sony A
Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8: a macro lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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12.Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4
50mm · f/50.0 · Sony A
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.