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Pros Pros
  • Versatile controls including a de-clickable aperture ring and programmable button
  • Excellent sharpness across the frame even at wide apertures
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Compact and lightweight design with premium metal construction
  • Weather-sealed construction
Cons Cons
  • Vignetting and corner softness at wide apertures
  • Noticeable focus breathing
  • Lacks certain features like aperture ring lock and image stabilization
  • Expensive relative to competitors
  • Small controls can be difficult to operate

Launch price Launch price $599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/2.5
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 31 cm (0.21x)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 174g (6.1 oz) · 68 x 45 mm (2.68 x 1.77 in)

Announcement date Announcement date March 23, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 9
Groups Groups 9
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.5
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 47°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 31 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.21x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 174g (6.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 68mm (2.68 in)
Length Length 45mm (1.77 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None