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Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

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Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
202 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
62 mm
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At a Glance

With 50 mm on APS-C Sony E-mount, this short telephoto prime gives the field of view of 75 mm in full-frame terms. The f/1.8 aperture allows shallow depth of field, an optical stabilizer is included, and at 202 g the lens is compact. It suits portraits, events and travel.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
202 g (0.45 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
62 mm (2.44 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS fit?

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 50mm F1.8 OSS7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 LITEZeiss Touit 50mm F2.8TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm56 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/2.8f/1.8
Weight202 g178 g290 g–
Filter diameter49 mm58 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm55 cm15 cm50 cm
Length62 mm51 mm91 mm66 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weigh?

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202 g. It is 62 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS use?

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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