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Capture the classic perspective with a remarkably lightweight and fast standard prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and a versatile 50mm focal length, it delivers elite clarity and beautiful background blur for portraits, street photography, and everyday moments. This compact, high-performance lens provides the definitive "nifty fifty" solution for mirrorless creators seeking professional subject isolation without bulk
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(Open Box) Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 - E-mount Camera Lens

Brand: Sony
Model: SEL50F18F
Web Code: 19819606
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The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is an essential prime lens engineered to provide high-quality imaging in an incredibly portable form factor. Weighing only 186g, it is the definitive "walkaround" lens for Sony Alpha users, offering a natural field of view that closely mimics the human eye. Whether you are a hobbyist looking to upgrade from a kit zoom or a professional needing a lightweight backup, its sophisticated optical design ensures sharp, high-contrast results that excel in a wide variety of shooting environments.

Fast Aperture and Refined Optics

Bright f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides exceptional low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, allowing you to melt away busy backgrounds into a smooth, professional blur.

Advanced Optical Configuration: Features 6 elements in 5 groups, including one aspherical element that effectively compensates for spherical aberration and coma, ensuring crisp rendering across the entire frame.

7-Blade Circular Diaphragm: Specifically designed to produce rounded out-of-focus highlights (bokeh), adding an artistic, cinematic quality to your portraits and close-up shots.

High-Precision Performance

DC Motor Focus System: Equipped with a responsive actuator that drives all lens groups for consistent focus accuracy. While optimized for stills, it provides the reliability needed for spontaneous street photography and candid sessions.

Short Minimum Focus Distance: Offers a close-focusing distance of 0.45m, enabling you to get tight on your subjects for detailed portraits with a creamy background separation.

Metal Mount Durability: Unlike many entry-level primes, this lens features a rugged metal bayonet mount, ensuring a secure fit and long-term durability for frequent lens changes.

Compact and User-Friendly Design

Featherweight Portability: Its low-profile design makes it an ideal companion for travel, fitting easily into small shoulder bags or even large jacket pockets when mounted on a compact Sony body.

49mm Filter Thread: Utilizes a common, affordable filter size, making it simple to add high-quality UV protectors or circular polarizers to your setup.

Full-Frame and APS-C Compatibility: While designed for full-frame sensors, it serves as an excellent 75mm equivalent portrait lens when used on Sony's APS-C mirrorless cameras.

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Product Category
Camera lenses and flashes
Return/Exchange Period
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