Lens Specifications
- Mount
- Sony E-mount
- Format
- APS-C
- Focal-Length (mm)
- 50mm
- 35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C)
- 75mm
- Lens Groups / Elements
- 8/9
- Angle of View (APS-C)
- 32°
- Maximum aperture (F)
- 1.8
- Minimum Aperture (F)
- 22
- Aperture Blades
- 7
- Circular Aperture
- Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance
- 0.39m (1.28ft)
- Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
- 0.16x
- Filter Diameter (mm)
- 49mm
- Image stabilization (SteadyShot)
- Optical SteadyShot
Size & Weight
- Dimensions (D x L)
- 62 x 62mm (2-1/2 x 2-1/2in.)
- Weight
- 202g (7.2oz.)
Footnotes
- *
- "35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.
Colour Options
What's In The Box
- Lens hood (ALC-SH116: round shape, bayonet type)
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap
Features
Bright, wide aperture lens with 50mm fixed focal length, ideal for portraits and general photography
F1.8 maximum aperture allows creation of smooth background defocus effects (bokeh) - ideal for flattering your portrait subject
Stylish, light and easy to carry with high quality aluminium alloy finish on barrel
Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation within lens for crisp, stable handheld portraits. Silent mechanism during movie recording
Lens Configuration
Wide aperture and Optical SteadyShot make lens highly suitable for atmospheric handheld portraits without flash in dim light
Innovative optical design achieves clear, high-quality images with minimised distortion and chromatic aberration
Smooth, quiet, high speed autofocus with linear motor - ideal for HD movie shooting
Direct Manual Focus disengages AF motor for precise, fine manual focusing control
7-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocus effects