Sony 50 mm / F 1,8 OSS SEL-50F18

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May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 22 expert reviews and 268 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is Mar 22, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 124536 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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Expert review by: Andy Westlake (dpreview.com)

Sony 50mm F1.4 Lens Review

The Sony 50mm F1.4 is the company's current offering in the classic 'fast standard' category, and was introduced at the genesis of the Alpha system in July 2006. Of course its origins go back well before then; this lens is essentially a reworking of...

Unusually good performance on APS-C even at wide apertures ; Excellent image quality when stopped down on both full-frame and APS-C ; Low distortion

Very soft across most of the frame at wide apertures on full frame ; Bokeh chromatic aberration, most visible at wide apertures ; Vignetting at wide apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F3.3) ; Corner softness on full-frame - never quite...

Having reviewed four other 50mm F1.4 lenses of similar design over the past few months, we weren't expecting any major surprises from the Sony version. And in broad terms it's not hugely different from its Canon, Nikon and Pentax equivalents; as befits...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Sony 50mm f1.4 Lens Review

The 50mm 1.4 is a complete upgrade in my opinion and for those looking for the best image quality for the price in a prime lens, the 50mm 1.4 is really hard to beat. Not only will you get better bokeh than the 1.7 due to its 7 curved aperture blade vs....

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro Review

The Sony 50mm 2.8 isn't the most popular lens with the "press" it has received, that title (and deservedly so) has been owned by its big brother, the Sony 100mm 2.8 Macro. Arguably the best macro lens that has ever been made in any mount, the 100mm 2.8...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by: Ilse Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens

The Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a compact macro-focus lens that covers the full range from life-size to infinity. "Life size" macro imaging means that the image you capture is the same size as the subject in reality, giving you spectacularly sharp...

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review by: Photo Joe (beachcamera.com)

Great Lens

Must have lens for this camera

Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Lightweight

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: Photo Joe (buydig.com)

Great Lens

Must have lens for this camera

Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Lightweight

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: RedEyeEntertainment (sonystyle.com)

NEX essential

I read reviews explaining this was a great lens, but I was now prepared for how great. I've had it for 4 months, and it is a dream to work with. The images look great even wide open, and I love the bokeh effect. The focus ring is very smooth which...

Image Quality, Build, Steady Shot

no focus distance indicator

Apr, 2013