Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Overview
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The Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G is a compact, full-frame prime lens for E-mount. It has 9 elements in 9 groups, and uses aspherical and ED glass. The focus group is driven by a pair of linear motors. The lens' minimum focus distance is 0.31m (12.2") and the max magnification is 0.21x. The 50mm F2.5 has a metal housing, an aperture ring with a click/de-click switch, and claimed weather-sealing. It weighs just 174 grams (6.2 ounces).
| Lens type | Prime lens |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm |
| Image stab. | No |
| Lens mount | Sony FE |
| Max aperture | F2.5 |
| Min aperture | F22 |
| Min focus | 0.31 m (12.2″) |
| Max magnification | 0.21× |
| Weight | 174 g (0.38 lb) |
| Length | 45 mm (1.77″) |
Sony's trio of compact primes offer respectable optical performance, fast focus, and great handling and controls in a compact, lightweight form factor. The 50mm F2.5G is tack sharp wide open, with nearly zero distortion and lateral chromatic aberration. Unfortunately it suffers from textured bokeh and fringing due to longitudinal chromatic aberration. Focus breathing may be an issue for some videographers.
Good for: Portrait and low light photographers, drone videographers
Not so good for: Travel photographers requiring a versatile focal length range, videography requiring extensive focus pulls that may suffer from focus breathing
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