Sony G Master SEL50150GM 50-150mm
The constant f/2 aperture across a 50-150mm zoom range replaces multiple fast primes, making it a unique optic for full-frame E-mount cameras. Its four XD linear motors deliver fast, silent autofocus, while the de-clickable aperture ring and weather-sealed, 1340g build cater to demanding video and stills workflows. This lens is best for wedding and event photographers who need to rapidly switch between portrait focal lengths without sacrificing shallow depth of field.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 150 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL50150GM 50-150mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-150mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 17-70mm | 50mm | 50-140mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Panasonic Sigma L | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1340 | 615 | 413 | 544 | 297 | 995 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | HLA | Autofocus | RXD | STM | Triple Linear Motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL50150GM 50-150mm | 98.1 | 40.5 | 17.9 | 26.9 | 97.9 | 24.2 | 82.1 | 69.3 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD Compare | 54.7 | 86.2 | 64 | 84.3 | 89.9 | 83.8 | 89.8 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare | 98.1 | 81.4 | 35.2 | 16.9 | 98.3 | 83.8 | 78.7 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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