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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens
Product Code: 7240582G
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The FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens is one in a trio of lenses from Sony designed with state of the art optics including two aspherical and one ED element which delivers pin sharp images and videos with fast AF.
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We Love
- Compact and extremely lightweight 174g. full frame standard pr
- Fast, precise and quiet AF with excellent tracking for stills and video from two linear
- Corner to corner sharpness with beautiful results attributable to Sony
- Aluminium exterior, engraved markings and rubber mount ring contribute to a sophisticated feel
- One in a trio of lenses of similar size, weight and filter thread size for fast lens changes and universal compatibility
Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens Summary
The Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens is designed around a new formula to provide photographers and videographers with a high quality, extremely compact and lightweight standard prime option. Not only does this lens incorporate two aspherical and one ED glass element for outstanding results, but also includes two fast linear focus motors. The optics render pleasing results for video and stills with smooth bokeh well suited to portraits resulting in corner to corner high resolution, afforded by the nine elements arranged into nine groups.
High speed AF from the dual motors makes the most of the latest phase-detect system found in any Sony camera as well as being virtually silent as required by video creators.
Features at a glance
- High resolution sharp results across the entire frame
- Bright f/2.5 aperture and rounded bokeh from a 7-blade aperture
- Eminently portable with a weight of only 174g. and measuring just 68 x 45mm
- Two linear motors deliver fast, precise AF with superb tracking capabilities for video and stills
- New optics with three aspherical elements and one ED provide beautiful results
- Close-focus of 31cm (manual) and 35cm in AF for versatile and creative compositions
- Full frame and APS-C compatible
- High quality aluminium exterior, engraved markings with increased strength and durability
- Rubber mount ring
Users of all levels will appreciate the high quality construction combined with low weight of the Sony 50mm f/2.5 G Lens. There is an air of premium quality thanks to a metal casing with engraved markings, as well as including a dedicated aperture ring and focus hold button as found on many larger Sony lenses. Another benefit of the 50mm f/2.5 G is that it is one in a trio of lenses designed with universal compatibility, including a shared thread size to accept similar lens filters. The other two in the range are the wide angle Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Lens and alternative standard width 40mm f/2.5 G Lens of similar size and weight. The recently announced 50mm f/1.2 GM lens weighs more than all three of these combined, demonstrating a feat of optical engineering achieved by Sony with these compact models.
Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens in More Detail
Incredibly sharp results from optics with two aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element. These deliver high resolution detail and suppress colour fringing in all areas of the image. Corner to corner resolution and beautiful bokeh combine to make the SEL50F25G an all round compact, lightweight full frame lens for cityscapes, landscapes and videography, as well as being suitable for portraits.
A 7-blade circular aperture creates smooth rounded background bokeh defocus effects with a large f/2.5 aperture. This also allows the 50mm f/2.5 G to work extremely well in low light situations whether capturing videos or stills.
Never miss a shot with two linear motors delivering fast, precise AF with excellent tracking capabilities. Subject tracking can be maintained even if the subject changes motion quickly, making the lens ideal for situations like snap shooting.
Sony has designed this new 50mm lens with high quality aluminium for the exterior and hood, for a sophisticated look, as well as improving strength and durability. The iris ring indices, focal length markings and Sony logo on the hood are engraved giving a finish with a sophisticated feel.
Videographers also benefit from lightning quick AF together with near silent shooting for intuitive operability in a compact design.
Our blog post explores this lens in more detail as well as comparing all three new primes from Sony.
What’s in the box
- Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens
- Hood ALC-SH166
- Lens front cap ALC-F49S
- Lens rear cap ALC-R1EM
Optional Accessories
- Hama 49mm Variable ND Filter - Compensate for bright light when shooting videos with this excellent neutral density option
- Hoya Revo SMC 49mm Circular Polariser - Ideal for landscapes and seascapes to help cut down glare and reflections as well as make the sky more blue at certain angles
- Hoya Revo SMC 49mm UV Filter - Ultraviolet light filter which also protects the front glass element
Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens Sample images
Mounted on Sony A7C. Exposure: 1/320. f/4 ISO 1600
Mounted on Sony A7 III. Exposure: 1/200. f/5.6 ISO 250
Mounted on Sony A7 III. Exposure: 1/320. f/2.5 ISO 320
Specifications
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | 35mm full frame |
| Focal-length (mm) | 50 |
| 35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C) (mm) | 75 |
| Lens construction (groups-elements) | 44448 |
| Angle of view (APS-C)*1 | 32 |
| Angle of view (35mm) | 47 |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 2.5 |
| Minimum aperture (F) | 22 |
| Number of aperture blade | 7 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance (m) | 0.35m(AF) 0.31m(MF) |
| Minimum focus distance (ft) | 1.15ft(AF) 1.02ft(MF) |
| Maximum magnification ratio (x) | x 0.18(AF) x 0.21(MF) |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 49 |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | - (body-integrated) |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | Incompatible |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | Incompatible |
| Hood type | Cap type |
| Offers: Free Gift |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 68 |
| Length (mm): 45 |
| Weight (g): 174 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 9 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 50 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 9 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 50 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.21 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.50 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 50 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.31 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 7 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Sony has scored a hat-trick with the release of three highly compact and lightweight full frame prime lenses, of which this FE 50mm f/2.5 G Lens is the longest at 50mm. All three have been designed for universal compatibility with a similar size, weight and filter thread, allowing users of all three to switch quickly from wide to standard focal widths.
This particular prime provides a tried and tested focal width, suitable for a broad range of subjects and shooting styles which also benefit from the bright f/2.5 rounded aperture. This enables users to capture beautiful portraits with soft rounded bokeh and smooth out of focus areas when desired, even in low or dark natural lighting conditions.
State of the art optics render highly refined results across the entire frame, whilst dual linear AF motors focus and track subjects unwaveringly during video capture and when making stills. Whether you shoot photos, video or both the 50mm f/2.5 G and full trio of lightweight lenses is not to be missed. They are versatile enough to deal with anything thrown at them from landscapes to cityscapes, portraits to street, travel and more.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
