The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the fifth standard lens for the full-frame Sony E-mount (excluding the 50mm f/2.8 macro) and it is also one of the least expensive at just shy of $250. Since there currently aren’t many affordable lenses for the system, it is certain to appeal to beginners or those who want to start building up a lens collection but find themselves on a tight budget.
As with all our most recent reviews, we’ve summarised our thoughts in video format below. You’ll also find a bullet point list of our main findings and a series of sample images. Enjoy!