Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G is lighter by 12g.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G is the newer design (2021 vs 2016).
| Spec | FE 50mm f/1.8 | FE 50mm F2.5 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 186.0 | 174.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 59.5 | 45.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.6 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.31 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | 0.21 |
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
A lightweight 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 186 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Light at about 186 g
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
- Small 49mm filter thread
Cons
- Autofocus is not the fastest
- Mostly plastic construction
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Compact 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.5 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 174 g and matches Sony's compact G prime line.
Pros
- Small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.31 m
Cons
- f/2.5 limits shallow depth of field
- Not the brightest option