Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8 SLR Black SEL50F18F.SYX

The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 (SEL50F18F.SYX) is a compact, lightweight full-frame lens for Sony E-mount cameras. With a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, a 7-blade circular diaphragm and a minimum focus distance of 0.45 m, it is engineered for everyday photography where low-light performance and attractive background blur are important. The lens construction consists of 6 elements in 5 groups and the product weight is 186 g.

Advantages

The lens offers a bright f/1.8 aperture for improved low-light shooting and subject isolation, a compact design that keeps overall kit weight low, and a 7-blade circular aperture that helps produce smooth bokeh. Its 50 mm focal length provides a natural perspective suitable for portraits and general-purpose use, while the 0.45 m minimum focus distance allows for close-up framing when needed.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography
• Street and documentary photography
• Everyday/general-purpose shooting
• Low-light and indoor situations

Key specifications

• Model: Sony FE 50mm F1.8 (SEL50F18F.SYX)
• Mount: Sony E
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens structure: 6 elements / 5 groups
• Diaphragm blades: 7 (circular)
• Minimum focus distance: 0.45 m
• Weight: 186 g
• Colour: Black
• EAN: 4548736033092

How to use

Mount the lens on a compatible Sony E-mount camera body until it clicks into place. Use the wide f/1.8 aperture for low-light scenes or to achieve shallow depth of field; stop down toward f/8–f/11 for increased depth of field and sharper overall rendering. For close-up subjects, focus as near as 0.45 m. Manual focus can be used for precise control when required; otherwise rely on the camera’s autofocus. Follow normal camera and lens handling practices to avoid dust or damage.

Recommendations

For portrait work, position the subject a few metres from the background and use apertures between f/1.8 and f/2.8 to produce soft background separation. When shooting landscapes or group scenes, stop down to f/8–f/11 to maximise sharpness across the frame.