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E 50mm F1.8 OSS
- 50mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- Stabilized
- 202 g
- Min focus 0.39 m
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Quick answer
A stabilized APS-C short telephoto for E-mount, with a fast f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 202 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at 202 g
- Close focus of 0.39 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- Soft wide open at f/1.8
Verdict
A decent portrait prime for Sony APS-C bodies. Pair it with a 35mm for a small two-lens kit.
About this lens
A 50mm f/1.8 fast standard prime lens, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with optical stabilization. A fast, stabilized prime for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2011
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.39 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 202 g
- Length
- 62 mm
- Diameter
- 62 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- Portraits on APS-C
- Indoor events
- Subject separation in low light
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot helps steady handheld shots and video, which is useful on bodies without in-body stabilization.
What field of view does the E 50mm F1.8 OSS give?
It frames like roughly a 75mm lens on full frame, a short telephoto suited to portraits.
How close can the E 50mm F1.8 OSS focus?
Minimum focus is 0.39 m, giving about 0.16x magnification. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
