Sony SEL-50F18 BROCHURE

SEL50F18

Built-in Optical SteadyShotTM image stabilization

The built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system provides a 4-stop (approx.) shutter speed advantage, making it signicantly easier to achieve crisp, blur-free images and video.

Large F1.8 aperture

The SEL50F18 has an innovative optical design to achieve clear, high-quality images by eectively minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. Moreover, the large maximum aperture of this lens with its circular aperture design, can produce beautiful, creamily defocused backgrounds.

Smooth and quiet high-speed focusing

Lens operation is fast but at the same time smooth and quiet, minimizing noise and image jitter when shooting movies. A linear motor used for focus drive contributes to low-noise focus operation, while a stepping motor built into the lens, technology inherited from Sony's professional camcorders, results in smooth, quiet aperture actuation ideal for movie shooting.

Compact and lightweight

The SEL50F18 is remarkably compact and lightweight for a large-aperture mid-range telephoto lens (50mm focal length/75mm equivalent in 35mm format). It is convenient to carry around for general photography, and particularly well suited to shooting portraits. The elegant aluminum alloy exterior of this lens aords an appearance that blends beautifully with the graceful design of E-mount bodies, and the engraved focus ring oers sophisticated appearance as well as superior grip and operating feel.

Direct Manual Focus (DMF)

Direct Manual Focus (DMF) allows the user to go directly to manual focusing aer autofocus lock-on without having to switch modes. In cases where autofocus has trouble locking onto the subject, or when the user wants to focus at a specic point, DMF facilitates fast, easy ne focus adjustments. This can be particularly useful for portraits in which depth of eld can be extremely shallow.

Specications

Optics/Lens

Aperture (Max.)

Aperture (Min.)

Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

Filter Diameter

Lens Groups-Elements

AF for Movie Capture

Minimum Focus Distance

Angle of View

Aperture Blade

Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length)

Direct Manual Focus

Exterior Finish

Internal Motor

Lens Weight

Low Noise During Movie Capture

f/1.8

f/22

75mm

49mm

8 groups, 9 elements

Yes

15.3" (0.39m)

32°

7 blades (Circular aperture)

2-1/2 x 2- 1/2" (62x62mm)

Yes

Metal

Yes (Stepping motor)

7.25 oz (202g)

Excellent

Maximum Magnication

Mount Material

0.16x (APS-C)

Metal

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.)

Weight (Approx.)

2-1/2 x 2-1/2" (62 x 62mm)

7.25oz (202g)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term

1 Year Parts & Labor

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

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