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Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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139 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 reviews of Sony FE 50mm F1.8. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and design are overall positive. The size and usability also get good views.

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On average, users rate this product 86/100 and experts rate this product 76/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony FE 50mm F1.8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony FE 50mm F1.8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price and design, but there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

 

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a short telephoto lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It's a strong performer thanks to sharp optics and optical stabilization.

Wide aperture. Optical stabilization. Crisp optics. Minimal distortion. Compact. Affordable.

Dim corners. Omits weather sealing. Electronic manual focus.

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a solid option for photographers invested in the APS-C system. Its short telephoto field of view is a great choice for portraiture and for general use when you're not in a confined space. A wide aperture design blurs...

Mar, 2017

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony FE 50mm F1.8

 

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a budget full-frame 50mm lens for the Alpha mirrorless system. Optics are sound, but its autofocus motor is sluggish.

Crisp from edge to edge when stopped down. Light and compact. Minimal distortion. Solid construction with included lens hood.

Slow focus. Noticeable chromatic aberration. Edge softness and dimmed corners at wide apertures. Omits optical stabilization.

The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 comes in at a low price compared with other lenses in the Sony mirrorless system, which trends to the expensive side as it is. It delivers excellent center sharpness when shot wide open, and is crisp from edge to edge when shot at...

Nov, 2016

Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Sony FE 50mm F1.8

 

For the price, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens is a must have for anyone that owns an E-mount camera. While it focuses slow and produces some vignetting, it also creates nice bokeh and handles low-light well. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Lightweight and compact so it's easy to carry in your bag or on an adventure ; Maximum f/1.8 aperture is great for low-light shooting ; Great Bokeh for defocused backgrounds ; Very Affordable at $200

Slight Vignetting ; No Optical Image Stabilization ; Slow Autofocus

For the price, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens is a must have for anyone that owns an E-mount camera. While it focuses slow and produces some vignetting, it also creates nice bokeh and handles low-light well. Read more in our

Jan, 2017

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Review

 

Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

Expert review by : Jack Baker (photographyblog.com)

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Review

 

This lens has been a long time coming for full-frame E-mount cameras, and it certainly makes a welcome addition to Sony’s lens line-up if you’re in the market for a fast, well-priced standard prime that offers excellent image quality.

Jun, 2016

Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Review

 

The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a small and lightweight short portrait lens that won't break the bank. Sure, build quality isn't that great and it's a little hesitant and very noisy to focus, but overall this 50mm optic reliably delivers excellent...

May, 2012

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 SEL50F18F Review

 

As an economical way to get a "nifty fifty", the average Sony user probably won't complain about the Sony FE 50mm ƒ/1.8: at $250, it's one of Sony's least expensive lenses, though compared to other manufacturers, there is still a premium price.

Jun, 2016

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT SAM SAL-50F18 Review

 

While the lens is just slightly soft at ƒ/1.8, it's no more soft than its contemporaries from other manufacturers, and when stopped down to ƒ/2.8 it provides sharp images indeed. Chromatic aberration is very well-handled, though when used wide open...

Jun, 2009

Expert review by : Matthew Richards (digitalcameraworld.com)

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review

 

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a neat, compact and affordable nifty fifty for Sony E-mount cameras large and small

Aug, 2022

Expert review by : Andy Westlake (trustedreviews.com)

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

 

It's no secret that the Alpha 7 series of full-frame compact system cameras (CSC) has been a runaway success for Sony. By providing excellent image quality in a package that's smaller and more portable than any comparable full-frame DSLR, it has become...

Dec, 2016

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