Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm
Combining a compact 174g build with a 50mm focal length and dual linear motors, this lens delivers fast, silent autofocus and full-frame coverage, with aspherical and ED elements ensuring sharp detail. A de-clickable aperture ring and 7-blade diaphragm produce smooth, natural bokeh, while 0.21x maximum magnification in manual focus allows for close-up versatility. This lens is best for street photographers who need a discreet, weather-sealed prime that balances high image quality with minimal carry weight.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (32th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 310 |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 28-75mm | 28-200mm | 18-140mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 174 | 615 | 540 | 413 | 100 | 495 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm | 55.1 | 16.2 | 93.6 | 31.8 | 56 | 25.3 | 64 | 34 | 85.7 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.4 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55.1 | 88 | 64 | 85.5 | 91 | 85.9 | 81.2 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.6 | 73.5 | 71.5 | 91 | 74.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 95.3 | 27.4 | 81.8 | 79.6 | 0 | 96.4 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.1 | 29.4 | 66.9 | 77.6 | 84.5 | 25.3 | 98.6 | 77.4 | 88.1 | 98.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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