Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
The built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization provides 4 stops of shake compensation, pairing with the bright f/1.8 aperture for sharp handheld shots in dim conditions. Its weather-sealed body and compact 186g design make it a durable, go-anywhere lens, while the included cap and hood add out-of-box value. This lens is ideal for street photographers and portrait enthusiasts on a budget who want a stabilized normal prime for APS-C Sony cameras.
Snapshot
Ventajas y desventajas
Pros
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
Cómo cambió la opinión de los propietarios con el tiempo
ExclusivaSegún cuándo escribieron realmente sus opiniones los clientes, para ver si los elogios iniciales se mantuvieron.
- Q4 202583/100
Buyers praised the lens's sharpness, color quality, and value for beginners, though some noted plastic build, chromatic aberration, and occasional autofocus quirks.
- Sharpness and image quality highly rated, with creamy bokeh and vibrant colors.
- Great value for price, ideal as a beginner or multipurpose lens.
- Build quality: plastic body not premium, but acceptable for the price point.
- Some users noted chromatic aberration and occasional autofocus inconsistency.
- Q3 202560/100
Buyers praise the lens for its compact size, low-light performance, and bokeh, but note plastic build, noisy autofocus, and crop sensor field-of-view considerations.
- Great low light f/1.8 aperture, sharp wide open, and buttery bokeh for portraits.
- Autofocus is noisy for video but acceptable for stills; plastic build but lightweight.
- Autofocus could be faster in demanding moments; motor noise may affect video.
- On crop sensor, 50mm gives 80mm equivalent field of view, not standard 50mm.
- Q1 202590/100
Buyers praised the lens as a great budget option for portraits, daily snaps, and video, highlighting sharp images, smooth autofocus, and good compatibility with Sony cameras.
- Excellent for portraits and everyday photography
- Sharp images and good color reproduction
- Smooth autofocus and effective optical stabilization
- Good value for the price with versatile use
- Q3 202387/100
Buyers praise the lens as sharp, fast-focusing, and a great value for portraits and everyday use, though some note the plastic build and lack of an MF/AF switch. One reviewer's identical lens failed, but they still bought it again.
- Sharp, fast autofocus, and good value for the price.
- All-plastic build and no MF/AF switch are drawbacks.
- Effective stabilization and decent close-up focus for a non-macro lens.
- One reviewer's lens failed, requiring a replacement.
- Q3 2022100/100
Buyers in this period praised the lens as a sharp, affordable option for portraits. One reported purple fringing but still rated it 5 stars.
- Great value for the price, ideal for beginners and portraits.
- One lens exhibited purple fringing, possibly a manufacturing defect.
- Sharp image quality, especially for portraits and general use.
- User reported purple fringing; requested manufacturer assistance.
- Q4 202185/100
Buyers praised the lens for its quality, versatility, and value, citing sharp bokeh, low-light performance, and compatibility. One reviewer criticized Sony's cashback policy.
- Lens quality praised: sharp, lightweight, durable, great for beginners and pros.
- Low-light capability valued: excellent with f/1.8 aperture for dark conditions.
- One buyer threatened to boycott Sony due to a cashback dispute.
- Versatile for both photography and videography, including underwater use.
- Q3 2021100/100
Buyers praise this lens as affordable, sharp, and excellent for portraits and video, with some noting loud autofocus.
- Excellent value for the price, especially for beginners.
- Sharp image quality and lightweight, great for portraits.
- Good for cinematic video quality.
- Autofocus can be loud at times.
- Q2 202189/100
Buyers praise the lens as a great value, sharp, and ideal for beginners. Some note autofocus limits and high price.
- Great value for the price, sharp images, and good for beginners.
- Autofocus hunts a little and is not very fast in some situations.
- Compact, lightweight design with decent stabilization; some find it pricey.
- Ideal portrait lens with good bokeh and low-light performance.
- Q1 202182/100
Buyers in Q1 2021 praise the lens as a great-value prime offering sharp images, good bokeh, and fast autofocus. Some note noisy autofocus, indoor crop limitations, and one reported a defective focus ring.
- Excellent value for money, sharp images with creamy bokeh.
- Autofocus is fast and silent but noisy according to some users.
- 50mm fixed focal length is cropped, making indoor use difficult.
- One buyer received a lens with a broken focus ring; customer service handled exchange.
- Q4 202087/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharp image quality, good value, and lightweight design, though some noted slow autofocus.
- Sharp, crisp image quality exceeded expectations for the price.
- Great value for money; many called it a must-have for Sony cameras.
- Autofocus works well but is slower than expected in some reviews.
- Lens is lightweight and well-made, suitable for portraits and food photography.
- Q3 202096/100
Buyers praised this lens as affordable, lightweight, and excellent for portraits with great bokeh and sharpness.
- Great value for money with solid build and crisp image quality.
- Lightweight and compact design, easy to carry and handle.
- Excellent bokeh and low light performance for creative portraits.
- Some prefer a 35mm over this lens for general use.
- Q1 202084/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, video OSS, and fast autofocus, but some noted a disappointing software bundle.
- Image quality and sharpness are excellent.
- OSS performs well for video; a favorite for videography.
- Fast autofocus and low F-stop make it great for portraits.
- Included software package was low-end and disappointing to some.
- Q4 201983/100
Buyers praised value, image quality, and compact design. A few noted slower autofocus, noise, and red dots in some photos.
- Good value for money; budget-friendly lens with decent sharpness and contrast.
- Autofocus is adequate but noisy, with occasional overshooting on some bodies.
- Some users observed red dot reflections not seen with kit lens.
- Lightweight, included hood, and solid overall build for the price.
- Q3 201973/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, bokeh, and value, but many noted slow autofocus, especially in low light.
- Sharp image quality and pleasing bokeh effects are consistently praised.
- Autofocus is slow and noisy, particularly in dim conditions, disappointing users.
- Excellent value for money; considered an affordable prime lens for beginners and hobbyists.
- Some mention firmware update improves AF speed, but it remains a drawback for others.
- Q2 201973/100
Buyers praise the lens for sharp optics and value, but widely criticize slow, erratic autofocus and noise. A minority report confusion over focal length on APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus is slow, hunts, and is unreliable, especially in low light
- Excellent optical sharpness, color, bokeh, and build quality for the price
- Great value budget prime, but AF performance is a major compromise
- AF motor is loud/noisy during operation
- Q1 201990/100
Buyers praised its sharpness, bokeh, and value for portraits on APS-C cameras, but noted occasional autofocus issues and noise.
- Excellent sharpness, bokeh, and image quality for portraits, often exceeding expectations for the price.
- Great value and build quality, especially for beginners upgrading from kit lenses on Sony a6000 series.
- Autofocus can be fast and responsive but sometimes hunts or focuses on wrong subjects, with noticeable noise.
- Lens size considered large for a 50mm; price slightly higher than comparable Canon 50mm lens.
- Q4 201890/100
Buyers praised the lens for fast autofocus, low light performance, and compact size, with one noting OSS incompatibility with Sony FS5.
- Fast autofocus speed and overall image quality praised.
- Excellent low light and background blur performance highlighted.
- Lightweight and portable for travel and street photography.
- OSS not compatible with Sony FS5, awaiting firmware fix.
- Q3 201885/100
Most buyers in this period love the lens for its sharpness, bokeh, and value, though one noted slow auto focus.
- Great value for money and quality glass for portraits and low light.
- Sharp images and creamy bokeh with wide f/1.8 aperture.
- OSS is a plus for stabilization on Sony cameras.
- Auto focus a little slow, but overall positive experience.
- Q1 2018100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, bokeh, value, and macro capability, calling it a versatile upgrade for portraits and indoor use.
- Very sharp, especially at F4, with superb bokeh and color.
- Excellent value for the price, often called a bargain.
- Works well as a macro lens with manual focus at close distances.
- Great for indoor portraits and video bokeh effect.
- Q3 201783/100
Buyers praise this lens for portraits, sharpness, bokeh, and low-light performance on Sony APS-C bodies. A few note sharpness isn't perfect wide open and criticize Sony's limited lens selection.
- Great for portraits with pleasing bokeh and sharp images.
- Fast and reliable autofocus even in low light.
- Excellent value with OSS stabilization, especially on A6000 series.
- Some find it not super sharp wide open; a few users lament Sony's sparse APS-C lens lineup.
- Q2 201791/100
Buyers praise this lens for its sharpness, value, and quick autofocus, though some note slow focusing for candid shots.
- Sharp image quality and great value across multiple reviews.
- Quick autofocus and smooth manual focus, especially with a6500.
- Slow to focus for a prime, limiting use in candid/street photography.
- Well-packaged delivery with bundle extras exceeding expectations.
Basado en 230 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
The proof
Rendimiento
Especificaciones
Especificaciones completas
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 390 |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x |
Frente a la competencia
| Spec | Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 202 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 550 | 415 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | STM | linear motor | VXD | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm | 54.5 | 15.7 | 90.9 | 25.7 | 41 | 24.4 | 34.2 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.5 | 86.1 | 64 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 83.7 | 78.6 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
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