Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm

★★★★★ 4.9 (88)

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.

Focal length 50mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 174 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm lens
54 Overall Score
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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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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 17 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '21: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '21: 4.9★ · 10 reviewsQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '22: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '24: 4.8★ · 8 reviewsQ3 '24: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 7 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.5★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review3104232143338272631Q2 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
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Based on 67 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 55
Bokeh 16
Build 93.7
Macro 31.8
Optical 56.5
Aperture 25
User Sentiment 63.9
Versatility 34
Social Proof 85.6
Stabilization 35.8

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 Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime
Focal Length 50mm 16-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 28-75mm 50mm
Max Aperture 22 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/1.8
Mount Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false true true true false true
Weather Sealed true true true true true false
Weight (g) 174 615 726 655 550 369
AF Type Autofocus HLA STM linear motor VXD STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom telephoto zoom Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm 551693.731.856.52563.93485.635.8
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 5585.657.886.298.978.8099.677.999
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.279.750.381.59773.3098.98398.2
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.287.354.122.595.985.191.788.365.996.3
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare 5587.362.985.191.285.181.178.491.835.8
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 86.296.462.595.937.693.486.33450.180.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$9,999 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$9,999

Usage Scores

Macro (41.5)Overall (54.1)Budget (50.5)Street (53.9)Travel (59)Portrait (39.1)Landscape (48.9)Professional (50.3)Video Cinema (42.2)Wildlife Sports (50.4)

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