Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM Lens for Sony E
APS-C - f/1.8 to f/16, 75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent), Autofocus with Digital Stepping Motor, Multi-Coated Glass Elements, Rounded 7-Bladed Diaphragm, USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades. A portrait-length prime featuring a compact design the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM Lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's bright f/1.8 design suits working in low-light conditions and also enables increased control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates one low dispersion element which helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Additionally a nano multilayer coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions. The coating also repels oil water and dust for easy cleaning. Balancing the optics is a DSM autofocus system which promotes fast and quiet focusing performance to suit both photo and video applications.
APS-C - f/1.8 to f/16, 75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent), Autofocus with Digital Stepping Motor, Multi-Coated Glass Elements, Rounded 7-Bladed Diaphragm, USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades. A portrait-length prime featuring a compact design the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM Lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's bright f/1.8 design suits working in low-light conditions and also enables increased control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates one low dispersion element which helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Additionally a nano multilayer coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions. The coating also repels oil water and dust for easy cleaning. Balancing the optics is a DSM autofocus system which promotes fast and quiet focusing performance to suit both photo and video applications.
APS-C - f/1.8 to f/16, 75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent), Autofocus with Digital Stepping Motor, Multi-Coated Glass Elements, Rounded 7-Bladed Diaphragm, USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades. A portrait-length prime featuring a compact design the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM Lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's bright f/1.8 design suits working in low-light conditions and also enables increased control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates one low dispersion element which helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Additionally a nano multilayer coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions. The coating also repels oil water and dust for easy cleaning. Balancing the optics is a DSM autofocus system which promotes fast and quiet focusing performance to suit both photo and video applications.
APS-C - f/1.8 to f/16, 75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent), Autofocus with Digital Stepping Motor, Multi-Coated Glass Elements, Rounded 7-Bladed Diaphragm, USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades. A portrait-length prime featuring a compact design the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM Lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's bright f/1.8 design suits working in low-light conditions and also enables increased control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates one low dispersion element which helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Additionally a nano multilayer coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions. The coating also repels oil water and dust for easy cleaning. Balancing the optics is a DSM autofocus system which promotes fast and quiet focusing performance to suit both photo and video applications.
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guess most people buying this lens are newbies with a mirrorless camera. I also belong to the same category, so I think I would be the best person to give this lens the perfect insights. Price - Cheapest main lens possible. OSS - Great auto focus - Perfect image quality - Average not so sharp bokeh - Perfect for portrait and bokeh. A buttery smooth background comes out. Low Light Performance - Too Good Note: Your images would be magnified, so you cannot use this lens in tight spaces. You have to stand at least 4/5 feet away from your subject to at least get some. Because of the crop factor of my A6000, the 50mm is basically 75mm for me. So if you are using an APSC camera, take that into account when calculating the focal length. It's a fantastic lens for beginners, ... Moreguess most people buying this lens are newbies with a mirrorless camera. I also belong to the same category, so I think I would be the best person to give this lens the perfect insights. Price - Cheapest main lens possible. OSS - Great auto focus - Perfect image quality - Average not so sharp bokeh - Perfect for portrait and bokeh. A buttery smooth background comes out. Low Light Performance - Too Good Note: Your images would be magnified, so you cannot use this lens in tight spaces. You have to stand at least 4/5 feet away from your subject to at least get some. Because of the crop factor of my A6000, the 50mm is basically 75mm for me. So if you are using an APSC camera, take that into account when calculating the focal length. It's a fantastic lens for beginners, fairly light and easy to carry. The possibilities are endless, but think of it first and foremost or use it for portraiture.
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don't normally give 5 stars in these reviews but this lens almost made my old Nex 3 feel like a new camera. For taking pictures of people, it's head and shoulders above any other NEX lens I've tried (this is my fourth lens). Essentially, the f1.8 aperture lets in so much light that the camera (along with image stabilization) can use faster shutter speeds to get a specific shot, which means a lot less blur and, in practice, beautifully sharp images. The f1.8 aperture also defocuses the background of the shots, making for simpler compositions that emphasize the main subjects in the frame. Also unlike many fast Primes, this pen is sharp down to F1.8. Of course, the 75mm equivalent focal length makes this a single-purpose lens, but don't let that put you off - it's a ... Moredon't normally give 5 stars in these reviews but this lens almost made my old Nex 3 feel like a new camera. For taking pictures of people, it's head and shoulders above any other NEX lens I've tried (this is my fourth lens). Essentially, the f1.8 aperture lets in so much light that the camera (along with image stabilization) can use faster shutter speeds to get a specific shot, which means a lot less blur and, in practice, beautifully sharp images. The f1.8 aperture also defocuses the background of the shots, making for simpler compositions that emphasize the main subjects in the frame. Also unlike many fast Primes, this pen is sharp down to F1.8. Of course, the 75mm equivalent focal length makes this a single-purpose lens, but don't let that put you off - it's a purpose that most people will need plenty of, and there's nothing wrong with doing one thing well. Here is a real example: Last year I went to a wedding. A nice occasion but the ceremony was indoors and it was a dull gray day. I used the stock zoom lens that came with the Nex (the 18-55mm) and none of my images came out all day; they were all blurry because people were moving too fast and I couldn't react in time to catch fleeting moments and that was because the zoom lens can only do about f5 at its 55mm zoom end and in any case it is on this one Focal length not very sharp. Last weekend we celebrated my little son's christening. A nice occasion but the ceremony was indoors and it was a dull gray day. I used this lens and every single one of my photos came out perfect - beautiful. No need for flash, no need for high ISO. I was even happy to set the camera to the default settings and let my friends take photos for me because I trusted the lens to get a good picture. I've never done that before! One thing I've found is that I have to go a step further backwards than I'm used to because the lens can't focus close-up. You must be a few feet away from your subject. In every other respect, this is the best money I've invested in photography since buying the camera. I was nervous about buying this as it's more expensive than the entry-level lenses in the Nex range. It turns out there's a very good reason for the difference - it just has a much better "success rate" for getting the right photo first time than any other lens I've used; it complements the money I originally invested in the Nex camera and adds another dimension it didn't have before.
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In a nutshell, because a lot has already been described above. I compared the approximately 5 times as expensive (and heavy) Zeiss 85 f 1.4 on my SLT 99 with this mini lens on the Nex 6. Test scene: Roof front of the neighboring houses about 100m away, camera tilted by 45 degrees, so that the front goes from corner to corner. Workflow: Tripod, shutter release delay 2 seconds, stabilization switched off, aperture priority, ISO Auto, shots in RAW (internal corrections switched off), in Lightroom, default setting "developed", lossless downscaling of the 24MP image from the SLT 99 to 16MP in a TIFF file around the Comparison on the screen at 100% view for the 85 not to make it unfair. Shooting at f/1.4; 1.7; 2.4; 5.6;8 and 13 for the 85, 1.8; 2.5;5.6 ; 8 and 13 on the ... MoreIn a nutshell, because a lot has already been described above. I compared the approximately 5 times as expensive (and heavy) Zeiss 85 f 1.4 on my SLT 99 with this mini lens on the Nex 6. Test scene: Roof front of the neighboring houses about 100m away, camera tilted by 45 degrees, so that the front goes from corner to corner. Workflow: Tripod, shutter release delay 2 seconds, stabilization switched off, aperture priority, ISO Auto, shots in RAW (internal corrections switched off), in Lightroom, default setting "developed", lossless downscaling of the 24MP image from the SLT 99 to 16MP in a TIFF file around the Comparison on the screen at 100% view for the 85 not to make it unfair. Shooting at f/1.4; 1.7; 2.4; 5.6;8 and 13 for the 85, 1.8; 2.5;5.6 ; 8 and 13 on the 50's Nex. Result in terms of sharpness: I didn't want to believe it, I repeated the test twice: There is a better lens than my 85, which was previously classified as superlative. Up to an aperture of 5.6, the 50 is clearly sharper in all comparable apertures, both in the center and in the corners. The 85 lags behind by about 1 to 2 f-stops and only achieves with an aperture of 5.6 what the 50 can already do with an aperture of 2.5. At aperture 8 and above, both lenses pull the same. So if you don't necessarily need the considerably larger exposure potential of the full format and the aperture 1.4, the 50 Nex is the best choice. PS: without downward scaling, the purely visual result is even more desolate for the 85.
| Focal Length | 50mm (35mm Equivalent- 75mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
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guess most people buying this lens are newbies with a mirrorless camera. I also belong to the same category, so I think I would be the best person to give this lens the perfect insights. Price - Cheapest main lens possible. OSS - Great auto focus - Perfect image quality - Average not so sharp bokeh - Perfect for portrait and bokeh. A buttery smooth background comes out. Low Light Performance - Too Good Note: Your images would be magnified, so you cannot use this lens in tight spaces. You have to stand at least 4/5 feet away from your subject to at least get some. Because of the crop factor of my A6000, the 50mm is basically 75mm for me. So if you are using an APSC camera, take that into account when calculating the focal length. It's a fantastic lens for beginners, ... Moreguess most people buying this lens are newbies with a mirrorless camera. I also belong to the same category, so I think I would be the best person to give this lens the perfect insights. Price - Cheapest main lens possible. OSS - Great auto focus - Perfect image quality - Average not so sharp bokeh - Perfect for portrait and bokeh. A buttery smooth background comes out. Low Light Performance - Too Good Note: Your images would be magnified, so you cannot use this lens in tight spaces. You have to stand at least 4/5 feet away from your subject to at least get some. Because of the crop factor of my A6000, the 50mm is basically 75mm for me. So if you are using an APSC camera, take that into account when calculating the focal length. It's a fantastic lens for beginners, fairly light and easy to carry. The possibilities are endless, but think of it first and foremost or use it for portraiture.
don't normally give 5 stars in these reviews but this lens almost made my old Nex 3 feel like a new camera. For taking pictures of people, it's head and shoulders above any other NEX lens I've tried (this is my fourth lens). Essentially, the f1.8 aperture lets in so much light that the camera (along with image stabilization) can use faster shutter speeds to get a specific shot, which means a lot less blur and, in practice, beautifully sharp images. The f1.8 aperture also defocuses the background of the shots, making for simpler compositions that emphasize the main subjects in the frame. Also unlike many fast Primes, this pen is sharp down to F1.8. Of course, the 75mm equivalent focal length makes this a single-purpose lens, but don't let that put you off - it's a ... Moredon't normally give 5 stars in these reviews but this lens almost made my old Nex 3 feel like a new camera. For taking pictures of people, it's head and shoulders above any other NEX lens I've tried (this is my fourth lens). Essentially, the f1.8 aperture lets in so much light that the camera (along with image stabilization) can use faster shutter speeds to get a specific shot, which means a lot less blur and, in practice, beautifully sharp images. The f1.8 aperture also defocuses the background of the shots, making for simpler compositions that emphasize the main subjects in the frame. Also unlike many fast Primes, this pen is sharp down to F1.8. Of course, the 75mm equivalent focal length makes this a single-purpose lens, but don't let that put you off - it's a purpose that most people will need plenty of, and there's nothing wrong with doing one thing well. Here is a real example: Last year I went to a wedding. A nice occasion but the ceremony was indoors and it was a dull gray day. I used the stock zoom lens that came with the Nex (the 18-55mm) and none of my images came out all day; they were all blurry because people were moving too fast and I couldn't react in time to catch fleeting moments and that was because the zoom lens can only do about f5 at its 55mm zoom end and in any case it is on this one Focal length not very sharp. Last weekend we celebrated my little son's christening. A nice occasion but the ceremony was indoors and it was a dull gray day. I used this lens and every single one of my photos came out perfect - beautiful. No need for flash, no need for high ISO. I was even happy to set the camera to the default settings and let my friends take photos for me because I trusted the lens to get a good picture. I've never done that before! One thing I've found is that I have to go a step further backwards than I'm used to because the lens can't focus close-up. You must be a few feet away from your subject. In every other respect, this is the best money I've invested in photography since buying the camera. I was nervous about buying this as it's more expensive than the entry-level lenses in the Nex range. It turns out there's a very good reason for the difference - it just has a much better "success rate" for getting the right photo first time than any other lens I've used; it complements the money I originally invested in the Nex camera and adds another dimension it didn't have before.
In a nutshell, because a lot has already been described above. I compared the approximately 5 times as expensive (and heavy) Zeiss 85 f 1.4 on my SLT 99 with this mini lens on the Nex 6. Test scene: Roof front of the neighboring houses about 100m away, camera tilted by 45 degrees, so that the front goes from corner to corner. Workflow: Tripod, shutter release delay 2 seconds, stabilization switched off, aperture priority, ISO Auto, shots in RAW (internal corrections switched off), in Lightroom, default setting "developed", lossless downscaling of the 24MP image from the SLT 99 to 16MP in a TIFF file around the Comparison on the screen at 100% view for the 85 not to make it unfair. Shooting at f/1.4; 1.7; 2.4; 5.6;8 and 13 for the 85, 1.8; 2.5;5.6 ; 8 and 13 on the ... MoreIn a nutshell, because a lot has already been described above. I compared the approximately 5 times as expensive (and heavy) Zeiss 85 f 1.4 on my SLT 99 with this mini lens on the Nex 6. Test scene: Roof front of the neighboring houses about 100m away, camera tilted by 45 degrees, so that the front goes from corner to corner. Workflow: Tripod, shutter release delay 2 seconds, stabilization switched off, aperture priority, ISO Auto, shots in RAW (internal corrections switched off), in Lightroom, default setting "developed", lossless downscaling of the 24MP image from the SLT 99 to 16MP in a TIFF file around the Comparison on the screen at 100% view for the 85 not to make it unfair. Shooting at f/1.4; 1.7; 2.4; 5.6;8 and 13 for the 85, 1.8; 2.5;5.6 ; 8 and 13 on the 50's Nex. Result in terms of sharpness: I didn't want to believe it, I repeated the test twice: There is a better lens than my 85, which was previously classified as superlative. Up to an aperture of 5.6, the 50 is clearly sharper in all comparable apertures, both in the center and in the corners. The 85 lags behind by about 1 to 2 f-stops and only achieves with an aperture of 5.6 what the 50 can already do with an aperture of 2.5. At aperture 8 and above, both lenses pull the same. So if you don't necessarily need the considerably larger exposure potential of the full format and the aperture 1.4, the 50 Nex is the best choice. PS: without downward scaling, the purely visual result is even more desolate for the 85.
(interested amateur) bought this fixed focal length especially for use on my NEX-7, but it is "screwed" alternately onto the NEX-5n. The case is very well made and feels "cool" as a result of the metal body. I really like the design and feel. In my opinion, it looks classier in black than in silver. Image stabilizer and AF work pleasantly quietly. The AF is usually accurate. If not, the MF can be used very well due to the enlarged display of the motif and colored edge enhancement. Mostly I take pictures in mode A or M with adjusted aperture. Then resolution and impression of sharpness up to the corners are practically best to achieve. Overall, I rate the image quality as good to very good. The focusing ring is very easy to use and can be adjusted precisely. The 50mm ... More(interested amateur) bought this fixed focal length especially for use on my NEX-7, but it is "screwed" alternately onto the NEX-5n. The case is very well made and feels "cool" as a result of the metal body. I really like the design and feel. In my opinion, it looks classier in black than in silver. Image stabilizer and AF work pleasantly quietly. The AF is usually accurate. If not, the MF can be used very well due to the enlarged display of the motif and colored edge enhancement. Mostly I take pictures in mode A or M with adjusted aperture. Then resolution and impression of sharpness up to the corners are practically best to achieve. Overall, I rate the image quality as good to very good. The focusing ring is very easy to use and can be adjusted precisely. The 50mm f/1.8 is really a very good glass: very good workmanship and smooth running of the focusing ring, wonderful bokeh, especially at f1.8, consistent sharpness from the center to the corners of the picture from f4, effective image stabilization. I can absolutely recommend the purchase, especially in comparison with the corresponding lenses from Nikon and Canon. In my opinion, 5 points are quite appropriate. All in all, a recommendation for photographers who prefer a very good fixed focal length to a zoom. The image results are really excellent. In my opinion, the price/performance ratio is good to very good.
Since I like to take pictures in poor light conditions (evening mood, technical photos, concert events) and otherwise like to do without the flash, I bought this 50 mm lens relatively quickly after the NEX-6 with the kit lens. I had previously found a number of sample photos and was pleased that the practical result lived up to the high expectations that previous reviews had given me. It's great fun to walk around the streets in the evening and to be able to shoot comfortably at 1/60 s handheld (ISO 800). The large aperture combined with image stabilization makes the almost impossible possible. A little leaning on a lantern or something similar and a steady hand have already made good pictures with 1/8 s possible. This is a great way to capture moods. The limitation ... MoreSince I like to take pictures in poor light conditions (evening mood, technical photos, concert events) and otherwise like to do without the flash, I bought this 50 mm lens relatively quickly after the NEX-6 with the kit lens. I had previously found a number of sample photos and was pleased that the practical result lived up to the high expectations that previous reviews had given me. It's great fun to walk around the streets in the evening and to be able to shoot comfortably at 1/60 s handheld (ISO 800). The large aperture combined with image stabilization makes the almost impossible possible. A little leaning on a lantern or something similar and a steady hand have already made good pictures with 1/8 s possible. This is a great way to capture moods. The limitation here is of course the fixed focal length, which with 75 mm 35mm equivalent is a bit too long in normal living rooms to capture a party atmosphere, but is quite useful in the great outdoors/city or at concerts. Of course, portraits are also a fine thing. Due to the large opening, a very nice contrast to the background can be achieved. You have to be aware that the open aperture of 1.8 in the portrait distance can really only reproduce a very narrow range of sharpness, so it is not possible to take a pin-sharp picture of the head from the tip of the nose to the ears, but it has to be also not always be the full aperture. Anyone who likes to focus manually will notice a big difference to the 16-50 mm kit: the "translation" of the electronic, very wide focusing ring is many times larger than what is usual there. It can therefore be adjusted in a very differentiated manner, even in small areas. I am very happy about this purchase and can highly recommend the lens for the described area of application. If you are interested, there are practical "hobby" example pictures of my first attempts on the Internet at "Flickr", where you can find me under the name "bruderfranziskus". (Search on flickr -> try people)
This was bought for my wife. She's the classic selfie generation and I'm the photographer. We have another auto lens which is a bit smaller (I think 30mm) and gave great easy portraits but it wouldn't give the blurred background, sharp foreground effect and once in low light it struggled. No problem for the 50mm lens, tap the screen where you want it to focus, give it a second and beautiful clear clear images, with a blurred background. Anything over 1m behind the subject and it will start to blur. The lens works great in low light conditions. The woman wanted to keep some Christmas lights in the dark and the lens didn't even sweat. I was really stunned. In addition to close-up photos, the lens deals well with distant subjects and captures clear images. The only ... MoreThis was bought for my wife. She's the classic selfie generation and I'm the photographer. We have another auto lens which is a bit smaller (I think 30mm) and gave great easy portraits but it wouldn't give the blurred background, sharp foreground effect and once in low light it struggled. No problem for the 50mm lens, tap the screen where you want it to focus, give it a second and beautiful clear clear images, with a blurred background. Anything over 1m behind the subject and it will start to blur. The lens works great in low light conditions. The woman wanted to keep some Christmas lights in the dark and the lens didn't even sweat. I was really stunned. In addition to close-up photos, the lens deals well with distant subjects and captures clear images. The only downsides I found with the lens were that the standard zoom required the photographer to be a bit further back than another 50mm lens I've used. This can be a little awkward when in tight spaces (a small house). The lens doesn't do well with night traffic or moving lights in the background. We were taking photos with the Christmas decorations in the background, whenever a car was coming or going, the lens would try to overcompensate and forget what to focus on.
First of all, I'm testing the lens with a Sony Alpha 6000, I'm an amateur and don't test according to specific values, but according to personal impressions. I bought the lens as a replacement for the standard kit lens (16-50mm) and combined the purchase with the Amazon/Sony campaign (€30 Amazon voucher for the next purchase on Amazon). Delivery was super fast, ordered Friday morning and had it in my hand or on the camera on Saturday morning. Of course, a few snapshots had to be taken right away, I was very impressed with what you can get out of the camera. That being said, I had already "tried" the lens in the shop and was very impressed there. The lens offers a very good light intensity and conjures up a really beautiful bokeh. When placed on the camera, it may ... MoreFirst of all, I'm testing the lens with a Sony Alpha 6000, I'm an amateur and don't test according to specific values, but according to personal impressions. I bought the lens as a replacement for the standard kit lens (16-50mm) and combined the purchase with the Amazon/Sony campaign (€30 Amazon voucher for the next purchase on Amazon). Delivery was super fast, ordered Friday morning and had it in my hand or on the camera on Saturday morning. Of course, a few snapshots had to be taken right away, I was very impressed with what you can get out of the camera. That being said, I had already "tried" the lens in the shop and was very impressed there. The lens offers a very good light intensity and conjures up a really beautiful bokeh. When placed on the camera, it may appear bulkier compared to the standard kit lens, but it is also of significantly higher quality. The scope of delivery also includes 2 protective caps and a lens hood, which can be screwed upside down on the lens to save space and is therefore easy to transport. I give the lens 5/5 stars for the reason that not only is it very cheap for the performance you get, but it also produces really nice pictures. Best portrait lens!
There are just a few reviews of this lens out there, but they are enough to generate good expectations.One thing that those reviews mention is that the lens is completely made of plastic and it feels kind of cheap. However, the lens has a better build quality than I expected and it does not feel that "plasticky". Also, the lens hood is thick enough and feels well build. It is lightweight though.Now let's talk about its performance.Autofocus: My first impression of using this lens on my a6300 for video and photos is that its autofocus works way better than I expected. It's not as fast as native Sony lenses, but it makes a good job. In extreme conditions of light (too bright or too dark) the lens may doubt itself a few millisecond, but in the end, it can focus ... MoreThere are just a few reviews of this lens out there, but they are enough to generate good expectations.One thing that those reviews mention is that the lens is completely made of plastic and it feels kind of cheap. However, the lens has a better build quality than I expected and it does not feel that "plasticky". Also, the lens hood is thick enough and feels well build. It is lightweight though.Now let's talk about its performance.Autofocus: My first impression of using this lens on my a6300 for video and photos is that its autofocus works way better than I expected. It's not as fast as native Sony lenses, but it makes a good job. In extreme conditions of light (too bright or too dark) the lens may doubt itself a few millisecond, but in the end, it can focus even in those situations.Image quality: I'm not an expert in this field, however, in just a few words I can say that in the usual means of photo and video visualization you won't notice you are using a budget lens. Taking into account the results you can get with that wide aperture and 50mm, you will get pretty professional-like results using this lens in photos and videos.I consider this lens is a definite "buy". It has a similar price to some budget prime manual lenses, but with this Yongnuo, you are getting not only good image quality but also autofocus capability.
use the SEL50f1.8 on my NEX-5N. The workmanship is very good and the materials appear to be of high quality. My motivation for buying this lens was primarily the high light intensity and, according to all tests, the very good imaging performance. I was not disappointed in either respect. Even with an open aperture, the edge sharpness is much better than with the (stopped down) 18-55mm kit zoom. From approx. aperture 2.8, the 50mm lens then produces excellent images over the entire range! As with the kit zoom, the built-in optical stabilizer enables relatively long exposure times, even without a tripod. 1/10s to 1/20s are handheld with no problem, or even less if you have a steady hand. Up to now it has practically never been necessary to set the ISO higher than ... Moreuse the SEL50f1.8 on my NEX-5N. The workmanship is very good and the materials appear to be of high quality. My motivation for buying this lens was primarily the high light intensity and, according to all tests, the very good imaging performance. I was not disappointed in either respect. Even with an open aperture, the edge sharpness is much better than with the (stopped down) 18-55mm kit zoom. From approx. aperture 2.8, the 50mm lens then produces excellent images over the entire range! As with the kit zoom, the built-in optical stabilizer enables relatively long exposure times, even without a tripod. 1/10s to 1/20s are handheld with no problem, or even less if you have a steady hand. Up to now it has practically never been necessary to set the ISO higher than 3200, which makes the NEX a very good "available light" camera. The exposure potential is also very good at an aperture of 1.8 and the bokeh is very pleasant. The focus motor works relatively quickly and quietly, but the aperture blades may be audible when focusing because the aperture is opened. In my opinion, the autofocus is a tiny bit slower than with the kit zoom, but it is fast enough for my needs and, above all, very precise. Manual focus (steer by wire) is also possible and works very well due to the smoothly running focus ring. For videos, however, I find the "crank travel" when focusing manually to be a bit too long. Very precise adjustment is possible for this. If you are looking for a sharp, fast fixed focal length with autofocus, you will have a lot of fun with the SEL50f1.8. In my opinion, value for money is very good.
Wanted to start with a fixed focal length and not buy the more expensive SEL-35F18 right away. Of course I did it afterwards, that needs another review. Anyway, I have no regrets about the purchase, this lens is one of the best for E-mount / APS-C cameras. The light intensity of 1.8 is immediately noticeable if you previously had the SELP-16-50 on. Even in weaker light, you can take sharp pictures indoors with a short exposure time without having to turn up the ISO light amplification very much. I think the best thing about this lens is the exposure. At a reasonable distance from the subject (the effective focal length is 75mm), the depth of field at an aperture of 1.8 is very narrow. This allows you to really emphasize motifs and compose a very soft background. The ... MoreWanted to start with a fixed focal length and not buy the more expensive SEL-35F18 right away. Of course I did it afterwards, that needs another review. Anyway, I have no regrets about the purchase, this lens is one of the best for E-mount / APS-C cameras. The light intensity of 1.8 is immediately noticeable if you previously had the SELP-16-50 on. Even in weaker light, you can take sharp pictures indoors with a short exposure time without having to turn up the ISO light amplification very much. I think the best thing about this lens is the exposure. At a reasonable distance from the subject (the effective focal length is 75mm), the depth of field at an aperture of 1.8 is very narrow. This allows you to really emphasize motifs and compose a very soft background. The photos look really professional, especially when the light is right. A dig at the camera: I often take photos in mode "A" and usually with the widest aperture. If you previously had a lens with the largest aperture of 3.5 on it and then switch to another with an aperture of 1.8, it is still at 3.5. As a result, I've screwed up snapshots several times. An option would be good to set the aperture to maximum. It supports Steady Shoot and Hybrid Focus, making it ideal for moving subjects and photos in poor lighting conditions. However, one should be aware that it is not the classic 50mm lens that resembles the range of vision of the human eye. Due to the APS-C sensor with a magnification factor of 1.5, you can already get considerably into the telephoto range and you need a certain distance from the subject. Conclusion: If you don't start with the SEL-35F18 right away, this lens is the cheaper, if not better, choice. I can unreservedly recommend it.
| Focal Length | 50mm (35mm Equivalent- 75mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
