Quick answer
The Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2.0 for the Sony E mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 specifications
- Brand
- Carl Zeiss
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 4 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 320 g
- Length
- 59 mm
- Diameter
- 62 mm
Specification source: zeiss.com
What can you shoot with the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
