Sony FE SEL50F25G
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 (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average aperture (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average macro (33th percentile) 33th
- Below average stabilization (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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SEL50F25G | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 28-200mm | 28-400mm | 18-300mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Fuji X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 174 | 1089 | 840 | 413 | 726 | 92 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | Autofocus | STM | VXD linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL50F25G | 53.3 | 13.5 | 93.3 | 32.9 | 58.6 | 20.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86 | 70.1 | 52 | 80.2 | 96.9 | 63.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 74.9 | 98.3 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 95.8 | 86.4 | 75.2 | 69.9 | 30.7 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.6 |
Usage Scores
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