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
Pro e contro
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
Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo
EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- 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.
Basato su 230 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
The proof
Prestazioni
Scheda tecnica
Specifiche tecniche complete
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 |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| 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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