Quick answer
The Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-50mm at f/4.0 for the Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 18-50mm f/4-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2014
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 116 g
- Length
- 59 mm
- Diameter
- 68.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6?
At 18-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–75mm | 27–67.4° | 32.2–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6?
It zooms across 18-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–75mm on full frame, with a 27–67.4° horizontal and 32.2–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
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