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Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus system
  • Extremely compact and lightweight form factor
  • Sharp optical performance across the zoom range
  • Excellent value for the price
  • Versatile constant f/2.8 aperture
Cons Cons
  • Absence of optical image stabilization
  • Significant barrel distortion and vignetting at 18mm
  • Chromatic aberration and color fringing issues
  • Lack of physical controls and switches
  • Soft corner performance when shooting wide open

Launch price Launch price $549
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-50mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 12.1 cm (0.36x)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepping motor
Weight & size Weight & size 290g (10.2 oz) · 64.5 x 74.5 mm (2.54 x 2.93 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 19, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $549
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Contemporary

Elements Elements 13
Groups Groups 10
Special elements Special elements 1 SLD, 3 aspherical
Coatings Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 76.5° - 31.7°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepping motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 12.1 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.36x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 290g (10.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 64.5mm (2.54 in)
Length Length 74.5mm (2.93 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Barrel material Barrel material Thermally Stable Composite

Lens hood Lens hood Yes