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Black Sony E-mount 50mm f/1.8 prime lens with silver focus ring and Optical SteadyShot stabilization

Sony

Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Camera Lens Black

SKU CH-J9FH-NGT1Y

A lightweight 50mm f/1.8 prime lens with Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a 75mm equivalent focal length for portrait photography

  • TypeCap & Hood
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture captures sharp portraits in low light
  • 75 mm equivalent focal length flatters faces naturally
  • Optical SteadyShot steadies handheld shots up to four stops
  • Compact aluminium barrel keeps the kit light for travel
  • Engraved focus ring gives precise manual control

Portrait-length prime for APS-C

The Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS is a compact prime lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras with APS-C sensors. Its 75mm equivalent focal length suits portrait work and everyday shooting. The bright f/1.8 aperture allows shallow depth of field and low-light flexibility. Optical SteadyShot stabilization reduces camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps.

f/1.8 maximum aperture

The f/1.8 maximum aperture is the key specification that determines low-light capability and subject separation. It provides a bright viewfinder image and enables faster shutter speeds indoors. Stopping down increases depth of field for group shots. Buyers who need a wider maximum aperture such as f/1.4 or f/1.2 should consider other lenses.

Direct E-mount fit

The lens mounts directly to any Sony E-mount body without an adapter. Its lightweight aluminum barrel and engraved focusing ring aid handling during manual focus adjustments. Optical SteadyShot activates automatically on compatible cameras. Buyers who require weather sealing or a focus-hold button will not find those features on this model.

Highlights

  • Bright f/1.8 aperture captures sharp portraits in low light
  • 75 mm equivalent focal length flatters faces naturally
  • Optical SteadyShot steadies handheld shots up to four stops
  • Compact aluminium barrel keeps the kit light for travel
  • Engraved focus ring gives precise manual control

Specifications

BrandSONY
TypeCap & Hood

Questions about this item

What does the 50mm f/1.8 spec mean when I mount this lens on an APS-C Sony camera?

The lens gives a 75mm equivalent field of view and a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, making it well suited for portrait work on crop-sensor bodies.

How does the E-mount interface limit what I can do with this lens?

It locks the lens to Sony E-mount cameras; the 50mm focal length and f/1.8 aperture are fixed, so you cannot zoom or change the maximum aperture.

What does the lens need physically to attach and operate on my camera?

It mounts directly to any Sony E-mount body with no adapter required and draws power from the camera for its Optical SteadyShot stabilization.

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