Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

📏 50mm 💡 f/1.8 🔌 Sony E Mount 🎯 Prime ⚖️ 186g

MSRP $249

📖 Overview

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a compact and affordable 'nifty fifty' prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras. It's a good choice for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting. Its autofocus motor can be somewhat noisy compared to more expensive lenses.

📸 Browse 121 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length	50mm
Max Aperture	f/1.8
Min Aperture	f/22
Lens Type	Prime
Mount	Sony E
AF Motor	DC Motor
Image Stabilization	No
Autofocus	Yes
Weather Sealed	No
Min Focus Distance	45.0 cm
Max Magnification	0.14x
Elements / Groups	6 elements in 5 groups
Aperture Blades	7
Filter Diameter	49mm
Weight	186g
Dimensions	68.6 x 59.5mm
Release Year	2016
MSRP	$249

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8, sourced from SampleShots.

Three senior Army officers stand in a ceremonial lineup on a blue stage, with color guards and flags behind, during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three Army officers in dress uniforms stand at attention on a blue ceremonial floor with flag bearers behind them during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three uniformed Army officers stand at attention on a blue-lit stage, with a color guard and flags behind them, during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention before color guards and flags during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall, Virginia. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three uniformed officers stand at attention on a blue stage with a color guard and flags behind them during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention on a blue ceremonial floor, with color guards and multiple flags behind them during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention on a blue ceremonial stage with flags behind them, as color guard and troops form a lineup on both sides. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Four senior officers in ceremonial dress stand at attention on a blue stage with flags behind them, while rows of troops in formation line the rear during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three uniformed officers stand at attention on a blue-carpeted stage with color guards and flags behind during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three uniformed Army officers stand at attention on a blue stage with flags behind during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention on a blue ceremonial stage with flags behind them during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention on a blue ceremonial floor, flanked by flag bearers, during a Joint Task Force-NCR retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Dec. 11, 2025. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three uniformed officers stand center stage at a DoD retirement ceremony in Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, with color guards and flags behind them on a blue ceremonial floor. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers in dress uniforms stand center stage on a blue ceremonial floor with color guards and flags behind them during a retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Brigadier General and Command Sergeant Major flank a retiring Soldier during a Department of the Army ceremony at Conmy Hall, with color guards and flags in the background. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Three senior Army officers stand at attention on a blue-carpeted stage during a retirement ceremony, with flags behind them and rows of soldiers in dress uniforms in the background. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Senior U.S. Army officer salutes at center stage during a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, flanked by color guards and national flags on a blue ceremonial floor. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

Maj. Gen. Jill K. Faris in green Army dress uniform stands center with color guards and flags during retirement ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. — 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

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📷 Compatible Cameras

Native Mount

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony Alpha 7 II

Sony a6700

Sony A7C II

Sony Alpha a5100

Sony Alpha 7S

Sony A7CR

Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II

Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony FX3

Sony A1 II

2024 (Expected)

Sony A9 III

+ 23 more compatible cameras

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