{"product_id":"sony-50mm-f18-fe-lens","title":"Sony 50mm f\/1.8 FE Lens","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 50mm f\/1.8 Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Essential, Budget-Friendly \"Nifty Fifty\" for Full-Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photographers entering the Sony full-frame mirrorless ecosystem, leaving the standard kit lens behind and purchasing a fast, fixed-focal-length prime is a rite of passage. The \u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate gateway to professional-looking photography. Affectionately known as the \"nifty fifty,\" this surprisingly affordable lens delivers the gorgeous, creamy background blur and stellar low-light performance that simply cannot be achieved with variable-aperture zooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing an astonishingly light 6.6 ounces (186g), this lens adds virtually zero bulk to the front of your camera. By utilizing a classic double-gauss optical design updated with a modern aspherical element, Sony has managed to pack impressive center sharpness and beautiful contrast into a highly portable body. Whether you are capturing everyday lifestyle snapshots, street photography, or intimate portraits, this tiny lens punches far above its weight class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Magic\" of f\/1.8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stepping up to an f\/1.8 prime lens is a massive advantage over standard kit zooms. This ultra-bright aperture lets in significantly more light for clean, low-noise photos in dark restaurants or at dusk, and effortlessly melts distracting backgrounds into a smooth blur (bokeh) to make your subject leap off the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect \"Normal\" Perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 50mm focal length provides a highly natural, versatile field of view that closely mimics human vision. It is incredibly versatile—tight enough for flattering, undistorted portraits, yet wide enough to capture environmental context in street photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatherlight Portability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring just 2.3 inches long and weighing a mere 6.6 ounces (186g), it is one of the lightest full-frame lenses in the entire Sony E-mount lineup. It makes carrying a camera on a neck strap all day completely effortless and balances perfectly on lightweight travel gimbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e While designed for full-frame cameras (like the a7 IV or a7C), it works flawlessly on Sony's APS-C crop-sensor bodies (like the a6700 or a6400). 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It features a solid metal bayonet mount for long-term durability and secure attachment to your camera body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50mm (approx. 75mm equivalent on APS-C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/1.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Frame (Sony E-Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Elements in 5 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Aspherical Element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo (Relies on camera body IBIS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC Motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.48 ft \/ 0.45 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.14x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 mm (Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.7 x 2.34 in \/ 68.6 x 59.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.6 oz \/ 186 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its incredibly low price point and lightweight design, this lens utilizes an older \u003cstrong\u003eDC autofocus motor\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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