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Focal Length Description f=1.4
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Sony FE
Camera Lens Description 50 millimetres

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  • 50mm wide aperture Prime lens with ZEISS Planar design, Center to corner sharpness with outstanding resolution, Bright F14 maximum aperture with excellent low light performance,Lens Groups / Elements:9 / 12
  • Sony E-mount.Filter Diameter (mm): 72 mm.ZEISS T coating delivers superior contrast and resolution, 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for gorgeous bokeh, 11-blade circular aperture for gorgeous bokeh
  • 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for smoothly defocused backgrounds, 12 Elements in 9 Groups with Advanced Aspheric and ED glass, Ring Drive SSM for fast, quiet and precise focusing
  • Aperture ring with a selectable click ON/OFF switch, AF/MF switch for direct auto/manual focus control, Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability. Focal Length- 50 mm. Minimum focus distance- 0.45 m (1.48 ft)
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lens design
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Wide F1.4 50mm prime ZEISS lens

High-performance 50mm prime lens featuring a large F1.4 maximum aperture with outstanding contrast and resolution that are hallmarks of the ZEISS brand. The bright F1.4 maximum aperture offers excellent low light performance and adds to the 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for gorgeous bokeh. 12 Elements in 9 Groups with two aspherical elements, including a high-precision AA (advanced aspherical) type and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, help maintain outstanding contrast and resolution right out to the image periphery. ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution.

Features

50mm wide aperture Prime lens with ZEISS Planar design

High-performance ‘normal’ 50mm prime lens is the ideal focal length for most photographers. The bright F1.4 maximum aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and control over defocussed backgrounds. A state-of-the-art optical design includes 12 Elements in 9 Groups with Advanced Aspheric and ED glass - reducing spherical aberration and distortion to an absolute minimum for a flat image plane that is consistent with the Planar name.

Center to corner sharpness with outstanding resolution

12 Elements in 9 Groups including Aspherical lens design which dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped 'aspherical' elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. While ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings.

11-blade circular aperture for gorgeous bokeh

When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

Features

Aperture ring with a selectable click ON/OFF switch

A responsive aperture ring offers positive action that will satisfy professional photographers and moviemakers alike. The aperture ring click stops can be switched on or off as required. 'Off' is the preferred setting for moviemaking since it results in the least aperture operation noise. When 'On' the ring provides tactile feedback that is useful when shooting stills.

AF/MF switch for direct auto/manual focus control

An AF/MF focus mode switch on the lens allows fast and easy control of switching between auto and manual focus without having to take your eye off your subject or having to go into menus.

ZEISS T coating delivers superior contrast and resolution

Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss -- and this superb lens features the ZEISS T* (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T* coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens -- the T* symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality.

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2016 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compatible Models

ILCE-6600/ILCE-6100/ILCE-7RM4/ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400L/ILCE-6400M/ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7M3K/ILCE-7RM3/ILCE-9/ILCE-6500/ILCE-6500M/ILCE-6300/ILCE-6300L/ILCE-6300M/ILCE-7SM2/ILCE-7RM2/ILCE-5100/ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y/ILCE-7M2/ILCE-7M2K/ILCE-7S/ILCE-6000/ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y/ILCE-3500J/ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y/ILCE-3000K/ILCE-7/ILCE-7K/ILCE-7R/NEX-5T/NEX-5TL/NEX-3NL/NEX-5R/NEX-6/NEX-F3K/NEX-5N/NEX-5NK/NEX-7/NEX-7K/NEX-C3K/NEX-3A/NEX-5A

Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required. Please refer the manufacture site for details.

ILCE-7RM3 ILCE-7M3 ILCE-9 ILCE-7RM2 ILCE-7M2 ILCE-6500
ILCE-7RM3 ILCE-7M3 ILCE-9 ILCE-7RM2 ILCE-7M2 ILCE-6500
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Product Name α7R III 35 mm full-frame camera with autofocus α7 III WITH 35 MM FULL-FRAME IMAGE SENSOR α9 featuring full-frame stacked CMOS sensor α7R II with back-illuminated full-frame image sensor α7 II E-mount Camera with Full Frame Sensor α6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera
Lens compatibility Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor type 35 mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor 35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor 35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor 35 mm full-frame (1.41" x 0.94"), Exmor R CMOS sensor 35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor
Megapixels Approx. 42.4 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels 42.4 megapixels 24.3 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Weight 657 g / 1 lb 7.2 oz Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g Approx. 1 lb 4.7 oz / Approx. 588 g 20.53 oz (body only) 19.61 oz (body only) Approx. 1 lb, Approx. 453 g

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  • Hood (ALC-SH143), Lens front cap (ALC-F72S), Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM), Case, warranty
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    Product Description

    High-performance 50mm prime lens featuring a large F1.4 maximum aperture with outstanding contrast and resolution that are hallmarks of the ZEISS brand. The bright F1.4 maximum aperture offers excellent low light performance and adds to the 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for gorgeous bokeh. 12 Elements in 9 Groups with two aspherical elements, including a high-precision AA (advanced aspherical) type and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, help maintain outstanding contrast and resolution right out to the image periphery. ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    104 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sharpness, image quality, and sturdiness of the lens. For example, they mention it's well built, produces perfect pictures in low light, and has great corner to corner clarity. Some appreciate the appearance and focus switch. That said, some complain about the weight.

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    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is a super sharp lens, with great corner to corner clarity and sharpness. Some say that the lens is well built and has a crisp focus. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this lens.

    "...Even at f1.4 it has great corner to corner clarity and sharpness and stopping down just a few stops makes it even sharper...." Read more

    "...far from the pictures I've taken my initial impression is that this lens is awesome ...." Read more

    "...Ultra crisp. Feels extremely sturdy and well engineered. Would recommend. I am traveling with this on my a7 rii as the only lens for 3 weeks." Read more

    "...70 - 300mm telephoto on the long end but it does a great job as it is so sharp." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces amazing, fantastic pictures in low light. They also appreciate the depth of field and the low light capabilities of the product. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Of course with the f1.4 it makes it great for low light shooting but you might have your back against the wall for indoor shooting...." Read more

    "...Low light performance is average to above average (this is probably due to my A7II, it'll most likely preform better on a A7rII) but both pictures..." Read more

    "...Clicked that shutter and viola - perfect picture in low light condition low ISO handheld! Certainly one of the BEST lenses I now own...." Read more

    "Amazing sharpness , Color and low light performance . Must have if you doing wedding photography or birthday ...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the lens. For example, they mention it's well built, has a great lens construction, and offers the perfect amount of resistance.

    "...The lens may be big and heavy but it is amazingly sturdy and well made. The metal construction feels strong and it mounts very snug and sturdy...." Read more

    "...Ultra crisp. Feels extremely sturdy and well engineered. Would recommend. I am traveling with this on my a7 rii as the only lens for 3 weeks." Read more

    "This lens is not your ordinary small and lightweight 50mm. It is solid and heavy, but wow, the result is sharp, crisp focus...." Read more

    "If you want picture quality, it's better than the Zeiss 55mm. Great lens construction!..." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it still feels fine, the aperture ring also feels good, and the lens is excellent. Some say that the lens has a circular and creamy appearance, making it a great interview lens. The focus is tight but appropriately grippy, and it's an excellent lens for the Sony A7 series.

    "...The bokeh on this lens is very smooth and creamy as it melts the background. The 1.4 shots just look great and the bokeh balls are nice and rounded...." Read more

    "...The bokeh (you bought it for this) is circular and creamy (no "onion" effect on my copy) and the center sharpness is SHARP...." Read more

    "...Honestly, it still feels fine, and the pictures it takes are out of this world...." Read more

    "...Great interview lens with smooth bokeh background at larger f stops. The price is high but you do get what you pay for." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the lens. They mention that it produces amazing images, with smooth bokeh background at larger f stops. The bokh balls are nice and rounded, and the focus ring is smooth.

    "...The bokeh on this lens is very smooth and creamy as it melts the background. The 1.4 shots just look great and the bokeh balls are nice and rounded...." Read more

    "...Great interview lens with smooth bokeh background at larger f stops. The price is high but you do get what you pay for." Read more

    "...aperture ring, native e-mount (no more crappy Canon adapters), beautiful bokeh...." Read more

    "...F1.4 is really beautiful when the subject is near you and the background melts into blur. Love it. I wish they also have 35mm version." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the focus switch of the camera lens. They mention that it feels natural, the auto focus is good enough, and the manual focus switch is tack sharp.

    "...Manually adjusting f stop feels really natural and the auto focus is good enough as well. Ultra crisp. Feels extremely sturdy and well engineered...." Read more

    "...sharp, great for video, super quiet focusing, de-click switch, manual focus switch, auto/manual aperture ring, native e-mount..." Read more

    "...Deserving of the Zeiss name, it is well built, is tack sharp, and focuses fast. It is a beast in size, but well worth it." Read more

    6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the lens. They mention that it is a little heavy, but consider the camera weighs so little. Some customers also say that the lens is bulky.

    "...The lens may be big and heavy but it is amazingly sturdy and well made. The metal construction feels strong and it mounts very snug and sturdy...." Read more

    "A little heavy but consider the camera weighs so little I'm aight with the lens being a little beefier...." Read more

    "...Things that could better: price is pretty high for a 50 1.4, a little heavy and bulky, autofocus could be faster..." Read more

    "...Auto focus is a bit loud and it is a really heavy lens." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the camera lens. They mention that it is expensive.

    "...First, this is expensive and is by far the most I've spent on a lens...." Read more

    "...The price is high but you do get what you pay for." Read more

    "...Things that could better: price is pretty high for a 50 1.4, a little heavy and bulky, autofocus could be faster..." Read more

    Pricy but Best Lens I've used on A6300
    5 Stars
    Pricy but Best Lens I've used on A6300
    There are a couple issues that made me consider giving this 4 stars instead of 5 that I want to get out of the way.First, this is expensive and is by far the most I've spent on a lens. I saved a little to ease the burden of the excessive cost but it still stings a bit. The main thing after you get over the sting a bit is that you have a good return on investment and I feel strongly that the return on your investment regarding this lens is great and I will get to that later.My second issue is the size and weight. For pros using big and expensive lenses on their more expensive full frame cameras, these probably aren't issues for them. I'm using this on an A6300 and I understand that it in ways defeats the purpose of a small aps-c camera but I couldn't resist this fast prime, even if was going to be a 76mm on my camera. This lens is big and it is heavy but not big or heavy enough to deduct a star considering what big and heavy means with this lens.The lens may be big and heavy but it is amazingly sturdy and well made. The metal construction feels strong and it mounts very snug and sturdy. The focus ring is smooth and offers what I feel is the perfect amount of resistance. It is similar to other Zeiss lenses I have used such as the 24 1.8 Zeiss aps-c lens. The grooves or knurling on the focus is tight but appropriately grippy. The aperture ring also feels good and I appreciate the option to remove the clicks between f-stops with a switch.Considering I am not a pro photographer I don't want to attempt an in depth review of the image quality considering many smarter people regarding cameras and lenses are already doing that. Also, this review is applicable to full frame cameras but I am using this on an A6300 until I step up to full frame one day in the future. The image quality is amazing and sharper than any other lens I have had the pleasure of using. Even at f1.4 it has great corner to corner clarity and sharpness and stopping down just a few stops makes it even sharper. The image quality and color is what you would expect from Zeiss glass.The bokeh on this lens is very smooth and creamy as it melts the background. The 1.4 shots just look great and the bokeh balls are nice and rounded. I can't imagine better bokeh from a lens unless you are paying significantly more for it like the GM Series or Canon L. In my limited experience with it so far it does show a bit of purple fringing in high contrast areas but far less than I'm used to with other lenses and nothing that isn't easily corrected in post.The focus on the A6300 is fast and accurate. It runs into trouble in less than ideal lighting conditions but once you've played around with it you quickly understand how to get it to hit focus better in lower light and what to look for. The lack of image stabilization will diminish the use slightly on camera bodies like the A6300 that don't have image stabilization but with 1.4 you still have great opportunities for good looking low light shots.Overall it seems to work great with the A6300. Of course you get 75mm focal length which puts it in the 85mm portrait range where it is great. It is not as versatile as a true 50mm focal length but it is still usable in a good variety of situations. Of course with the f1.4 it makes it great for low light shooting but you might have your back against the wall for indoor shooting. I'm sure the lens is far more capable than what the aps-c sensor of the A6300 can handle but it has to be one of the finest lenses you can get for the system if the money isn't too much of a concern for you.If you can get over the price and the size/weight, this is a fantastic high quality lens with weatherproofing that produces amazing images. Whether or not this is the fast prime you need will be up to you but if you know what you're getting I can say this definitely returns on the investment.I don't like to use personal pictures for my reviews so no portraits but I will post a few to give an idea of clarity and bokeh despite the limitations of posting pictures on Amazon.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Pricy but Best Lens I've used on A6300
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
    There are a couple issues that made me consider giving this 4 stars instead of 5 that I want to get out of the way.

    First, this is expensive and is by far the most I've spent on a lens. I saved a little to ease the burden of the excessive cost but it still stings a bit. The main thing after you get over the sting a bit is that you have a good return on investment and I feel strongly that the return on your investment regarding this lens is great and I will get to that later.

    My second issue is the size and weight. For pros using big and expensive lenses on their more expensive full frame cameras, these probably aren't issues for them. I'm using this on an A6300 and I understand that it in ways defeats the purpose of a small aps-c camera but I couldn't resist this fast prime, even if was going to be a 76mm on my camera. This lens is big and it is heavy but not big or heavy enough to deduct a star considering what big and heavy means with this lens.

    The lens may be big and heavy but it is amazingly sturdy and well made. The metal construction feels strong and it mounts very snug and sturdy. The focus ring is smooth and offers what I feel is the perfect amount of resistance. It is similar to other Zeiss lenses I have used such as the 24 1.8 Zeiss aps-c lens. The grooves or knurling on the focus is tight but appropriately grippy. The aperture ring also feels good and I appreciate the option to remove the clicks between f-stops with a switch.

    Considering I am not a pro photographer I don't want to attempt an in depth review of the image quality considering many smarter people regarding cameras and lenses are already doing that. Also, this review is applicable to full frame cameras but I am using this on an A6300 until I step up to full frame one day in the future. The image quality is amazing and sharper than any other lens I have had the pleasure of using. Even at f1.4 it has great corner to corner clarity and sharpness and stopping down just a few stops makes it even sharper. The image quality and color is what you would expect from Zeiss glass.

    The bokeh on this lens is very smooth and creamy as it melts the background. The 1.4 shots just look great and the bokeh balls are nice and rounded. I can't imagine better bokeh from a lens unless you are paying significantly more for it like the GM Series or Canon L. In my limited experience with it so far it does show a bit of purple fringing in high contrast areas but far less than I'm used to with other lenses and nothing that isn't easily corrected in post.

    The focus on the A6300 is fast and accurate. It runs into trouble in less than ideal lighting conditions but once you've played around with it you quickly understand how to get it to hit focus better in lower light and what to look for. The lack of image stabilization will diminish the use slightly on camera bodies like the A6300 that don't have image stabilization but with 1.4 you still have great opportunities for good looking low light shots.

    Overall it seems to work great with the A6300. Of course you get 75mm focal length which puts it in the 85mm portrait range where it is great. It is not as versatile as a true 50mm focal length but it is still usable in a good variety of situations. Of course with the f1.4 it makes it great for low light shooting but you might have your back against the wall for indoor shooting. I'm sure the lens is far more capable than what the aps-c sensor of the A6300 can handle but it has to be one of the finest lenses you can get for the system if the money isn't too much of a concern for you.

    If you can get over the price and the size/weight, this is a fantastic high quality lens with weatherproofing that produces amazing images. Whether or not this is the fast prime you need will be up to you but if you know what you're getting I can say this definitely returns on the investment.

    I don't like to use personal pictures for my reviews so no portraits but I will post a few to give an idea of clarity and bokeh despite the limitations of posting pictures on Amazon.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Initial Thoughts...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016
    First - I'm a hobbyist, so this is by no means a professional review and I may re-adjust my rating as time goes on. Second - the closest lens I have a comparison to is the GM 85 1.4, and unfortunately it was for a limited time (I rented it) and I also used an A7II so I think this lens is not being used to its full potential. That aside, so far from the pictures I've taken my initial impression is that this lens is awesome . The bokeh (you bought it for this) is circular and creamy (no "onion" effect on my copy) and the center sharpness is SHARP. Low light performance is average to above average (this is probably due to my A7II, it'll most likely preform better on a A7rII) but both pictures in this review were taken in low light and no flash (a church and a backyard wall during night). I've noticed that in comparing bokeh between the 50 and 85 (I know 2 different functions for these focal lengths), I much prefer 50's bokeh but this is due to personal preference (I think the zeiss glass has something to do with I just can't put my finger on it).

    I fell in love with the 1.4 bokeh on the 85 so when I heard this lens was coming out, I opted to wait since I've been in the market for a "nifty-fifty". So far this lens has been fun to work with and it is truly a versatile lens for the sony e-mount due to its 1.4 stop and its focal length.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing image quality
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    Harsimranjit singh
    1.0 out of 5 stars its not orignal product
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    1.0 out of 5 stars its not orignal product
    Reviewed in India on January 5, 2019
    i was order for sony planer 50 mm 1.4
    but i received wrong product your side (it was canon 50mm 1.4)
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    Nicko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good all round 50mm lens for Sony FE mount
    Reviewed in Australia on September 25, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My most prized lens
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