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- Check Camera to Lens Compatibility: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/
- 50 mm fixed focal length, ideal for portraits
- F1.8 maximum aperture for low-light shots
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What is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS best used for?
It's a compact APS-C prime with a 50mm fixed focal length that's ideal for portraits and short telephoto work. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture also makes it well suited to low-light shooting.
What is the full-frame equivalent focal length of the E 50mm F1.8 OSS on an APS-C camera?
On a Sony APS-C E-mount camera, the 50mm focal length behaves like roughly a 75mm full-frame equivalent, giving a natural, flattering perspective for portraits.
Does the E 50mm F1.8 OSS have image stabilization?
Yes. It features built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS), which provides around 4 stops of shutter speed advantage for handheld shooting and video.
Is the E 50mm F1.8 OSS good for portraits?
Yes. With its 75mm equivalent focal length, f/1.8 aperture, and 7-blade circular diaphragm, it delivers strong subject isolation and smooth, rounded bokeh well suited to portrait work.
Can I use the E 50mm F1.8 OSS on a full-frame Sony camera?
It's an E-mount lens designed for APS-C bodies, but it can be used on full-frame bodies in crop mode. You can verify compatibility using Sony's lens-body compatibility tool linked on the product page.
How wide does the aperture open on the E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
The lens has an f/1.8 maximum aperture with a range of f/1.8 to f/22, enabling shallow depth of field and better low-light performance without raising ISO too much.
Is the E 50mm F1.8 OSS good for video?
Yes. It uses internal focusing with a quiet linear/stepper motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus, and its quiet OSS and smooth aperture operation make it beneficial for movie recording.
What is the minimum focus distance of the E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
The minimum focus distance is 0.39 m (15.35") with a 0.16x maximum magnification, adequate for tight portraits and small details but not true macro work.
What filter size does the E 50mm F1.8 OSS use?
It uses a 49mm front filter thread and includes a reversible lens hood. The lens is compact and lightweight at about 62 x 62 mm and 202 g.
How much does the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS cost?
MSRP is listed as $449.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
*FAQ generated on 07/24/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.