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Pros Pros
  • Excellent sharpness across the frame
  • Pleasing bokeh and color rendering
  • Compact, lightweight, and durable metal construction
  • Quick, quiet, and reliable autofocus
  • Useful physical controls including an aperture ring
Cons Cons
  • Vignetting and chromatic aberration issues
  • Higher price compared to some competitors
  • Lacks full weather sealing
  • Noticeable focus breathing
  • Lacks image stabilization

Launch price Launch price $639
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.14x)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 345g (12.2 oz) · 70 x 70 mm (2.76 x 2.76 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 3, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $639
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Contemporary

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46.8°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.14x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 345g (12.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 70mm (2.76 in)
Length Length 70mm (2.76 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None