Weighing less than 186g, the new lightweight fixed focal length FE 50mm f/1.8 (SEL50F18F) delivers an excellent blend of high performance and compactness, making it the ideal choice for amateur photographers and videographers who want the benefits of a wide aperture lens. The lens features a new optical design with an aspherical element that compensates for all types of aberration and delivers beautiful, clear images. In addition, the round aperture with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 creates beautiful bokeh effects that emphasise the subject against the blurred background. The robust metal housing ensures a longer service life for the new fixed focal length.
Sensor compatibility  | full size  | 
Weight  | 186 g | 
Focus type  | Autofocus, Manual focus  | 
Lens type  | Normal Lens, Prime lens  | 
Bayonet lens mount  | Sony E  | 
Focal length  | 50 mm | 
Item number  | 5718823 | 
Manufacturer  | Sony | 
Category  | Lenses | 
Manufacturer no.  | SEL50F18F.SYX | 
Release date  | 4.12.2013 | 
Sales rank in Category Lenses  | 1 of 3593 | 
Colour  | Black  | 
Material group  | Metal  | 
Material  | Metal  | 
Minimum focus distance  | 0.45 m | 
Lens type  | Normal Lens, Prime lens  | 
Bayonet lens mount  | Sony E  | 
Aperture  | 1.80 f/ | 
Min. aperture  | 22 f/ | 
Min. focal length (exact)  | 50 mm | 
Max. Focal length (exact)  | 50 mm | 
Focal length  | 50 mm | 
Sensor compatibility  | full size  | 
Number of diaphragm blades  | 7 x | 
Filter thread  | 49 mm | 
Number of lenses  | 6 | 
Number of lens groups  | 5 | 
Lens equipment  | Fixed front lens, Internal focusing  | 
Optical zoom  | 0.14 x | 
Focus type  | Autofocus, Manual focus  | 
Country code  | EN  | 
Min. aperture opening  | f/22 | 
Max. aperture  | f/1.8 | 
Aperture  | f/1.8 - 22 | 
Min. focal length (exact)  | 0.05 m | 
Max. Focal length (exact)  | 0.05 m | 
Filter thread  | 0.05 m | 
Lens equipment  | Circular aperture  | 
Country of origin  | China  | 
Manufacturer commitment  | RE100, SBTi  | 
Manufacturer compensation  | According to RE100, the manufacturer Sony fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. | 
CO₂-Emission  | |
Climate contribution  | 
Scope of delivery  | Front lens cap, Lens hood, Rear lens cap  | 
Weight  | 186 g | 
Length  | 59.50 mm | 
Diameter  | 68.60 mm | 
Length  | 12 cm | 
Width  | 10.50 cm | 
Height  | 8.60 cm | 
Weight  | 304 g | 
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