Full Specifications & Features
Lens Specifications
- Mount
- Sony E-mount
- Format
- APS-C
- Focal-Length (mm)
- 50mm
- Focal Length (35mm) (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
Information on security updates
Where a Sony product contains software that is subject to updates, Sony may issue security updates and updates necessary for the proper functioning of the device.