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Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
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Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
Looking for a Sony 50mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...Read more
The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a short telephoto lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It's a strong performer thanks to sharp optics and optical stabilization.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Lens typeNormalNormal
Lens mountSony ESony E

Image properties

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Max Format size
APS-C
Full-frame
Focal length< 50< 50
Maximum magnification0.16 x0.14 x
Image stabilisationyesno

Aperture

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Aperture max1.81.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades77

Focus

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Focus methodInternalExtending front
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Electrical standard engine
Full-time Manual focusingyesno
Closest focusing distance0.390.45
Distance scalenono
Depth of field (DoF) scalenono

Optics

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements86
Groups75

Design

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Weight7.13 oz6.56 oz
Diameter2.44 in2.7 in
Length2.44 in2.34 in
Filter size1.93 in1.93 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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