Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm
Combining a compact 174g build with a 50mm focal length and dual linear motors, this lens delivers fast, silent autofocus and full-frame coverage, with aspherical and ED elements ensuring sharp detail. A de-clickable aperture ring and 7-blade diaphragm produce smooth, natural bokeh, while 0.21x maximum magnification in manual focus allows for close-up versatility. This lens is best for street photographers who need a discreet, weather-sealed prime that balances high image quality with minimal carry weight.
About This Lens
Combining a compact 174g build with a 50mm focal length and dual linear motors, this lens delivers fast, silent autofocus and full-frame coverage, with aspherical and ED elements ensuring sharp detail. A de-clickable aperture ring and 7-blade diaphragm produce smooth, natural bokeh, while 0.21x maximum magnification in manual focus allows for close-up versatility. This lens is best for street photographers who need a discreet, weather-sealed prime that balances high image quality with minimal carry weight.
- Focal length 50mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Sony E
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 174
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average macro (32th percentile) 32th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 310 |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 174 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 415 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm | 54.1 | 15.3 | 93.9 | 32.4 | 57.9 | 23.9 | 63.1 | 34 | 89.4 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 29.8 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.5 | 77 | 51.5 | 81.2 | 96.9 | 70.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.1 | 77 | 74.3 | 71.1 | 91.1 | 70.7 | 0 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 80.3 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
Usage Scores
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