Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Sony
57 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm0.285score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.147score per dollar
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
