SeekerSony 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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Large F1.8 maximum aperture enables beautiful defocusing effects, 7-blade circular aperture creates beautiful defocused bokeh
- Compact, lightweight design ideal for full-frame E-mount cameras, Aspherical element controls spherical aberration and coma
- Double-gauss configuration suppresses field curvature & distortion, Metal mount adds solid durability as well as a sophisticated feel, Fast DC motor focus actuator system drives all lens groups
- 75mm (35mm equivalent) focal length with APS-C sensor. Angle of View (APS-C) : 32 degree
- In-the-box: Hood (ALC-SH146), Lens front cap (ALC-F49S), Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
PROS
+ Crisp from edge to edge when stopped down.
+ Light and compact.
+ Minimal distortion.
+ Solid construction with included lens hood.
CONS
- Slow focus.
- Noticeable chromatic aberration.
- Edge softness and dimmed corners at wide apertures.
- Omits optical stabilization.
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By PCMag on November 17, 2016
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.
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