SongRaw CL1005 50mm

★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

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
SongRaw CL1005 50mm lens
4 Overall Score
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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

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.6
Bokeh 1.4
Build 1.4
Macro 11.8
Optical 18.4
Aperture 1.6
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 35.2
Stabilization 38

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 AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
SongRaw CL1005 50mm 54.61.41.411.818.41.633.635.238
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.686.38785.868.164.638
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.287.387.885.878.283.138
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 54.683.587.393.381.685.869.168.838
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 9888.183.150.490.285.893.163.583.2
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 8725.970.280.48522.677.287.998.5

Price

Value & Pricing

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Usage Scores

Macro (0.9)Overall (3.8)Budget (8.4)Street (8)Travel (3.3)Portrait (4.2)Landscape (3.9)Professional (4.2)Video Cinema (5.5)Wildlife Sports (11.3)

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