SongRaw CL1005 50mm
The F1.2 maximum aperture creates extremely shallow depth of field for pronounced subject separation, though its 1878g weight makes it one of the heaviest 50mm primes available. Build quality and autofocus reliability remain unverified given the single 5/5 review and unknown manufacturer track record. This lens suits experimental portrait photographers on Sony E-mount who prioritize maximum background blur over portability and proven performance.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/50
Mount Sony E
Weight 1878 g
4 Overall Score
Price R$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (1st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/50 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | SongRaw CL1005 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/50 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1878 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SongRaw CL1005 50mm | 54.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 1.6 | 33.6 | 35.2 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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