Sony 50mm f/1.4
Last updated (16 June’10):
- Review by Alphamountworld
Sony 50mm f/1.4 features 50mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f1.4. The lens construction has 7 elements in 6 groups with 7 aperture blades and has diagonal angle of view at 32 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 18 inches (45cm) and has a filter size of 55mm. The Sony 50mm f/1.4 lens weighs 7.8 ounces and it measures 2.6 inches in diameter and 1.7 inches long.
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Sony 50mm f/1.4 Reviews
Alphamountworld reviews the Sony 50mm f/1.4 and writes;
“Image quality is excellent. Vignetting (the most irritating type of distortion in my book) is even well controlled and is nearly gone at f2.8; at f2 it meets my stringent minimum standards.”
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WDC reviews the Sony 50mm f/1.4 and writes;
“In terms of MTF testing, both lenses perform well provided that they are closed down at least one f-stop, at which point their resolutions are very close-to and then comfortably above the critical 0.25 cycles-per-pixel level right out to f/16 (and on to f/22 for the f/1.8 lens). “
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Photozone reviews the Sony 50mm f/1.4 and writes;
“The image quality is already vastly improved at f/2 including a technically better (smoother) bokeh. The truly excellent peak performance is reached around f/4… The build quality is pretty decent and the conventional screw-driven AF is very fast although somewhat dated regarding Sony’s SSM (supersonic motor) ambitions.”
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Sony 50mm f/1.4 User Reviews
Great investment, | Rating:
“Wide open the lens is tack sharp at point-of-focus. Stopped down between f/2.8 and f/4, doing head and shoulder shots of an average-sized adult the lens provides fantastic portraits … nice contrast, beautiful color and of course very sharp with beautifully de-focused backgrounds. “ – by P. Ciullo
Sharp, bright, light, and versatile | Rating:
“One of the best prime lenses ever made, and an excellent update by Sony to keep it in the lineup. A great choice for various portrait work even professional, indoor/low light shooting, and for landscapes when a wide angle isn’t needed or you prefer to stitch several images together (distortion free images help with this greatly).” – by Carlton D. Garrard
I Appreciate my Camera more now | Rating:
“I bought this lens to try out with my Alpha 350 to take flashless indoor pictures of my ever moving 2 year old, and the results were Amazing! The sharpness is way better than I had ever gotten with my kit lenses, and the speed of the lens makes sure that I get no blurs, or noisy dark pictures.” – by Rishi Chhibber
Very good lens, | Rating:
“It is very sharp. It is very quick to focus. The wide aperture means you can shoot in very little light and that you can have really shallow depth of field for portraits. Be careful though. Like with all 1.4s the depth of field is very shallow indeed at 1.4 and it takes some skill to make sure you nail the focus because the in focus area is so small at that aperature.” – by Erick McCourt
A fast, bright and light-weight lens | Rating:
“Chromatic abberation and purple fringing are invisible with my 14.2 CCD under normal usage, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that this lens contains neither Carl-Zeiss coatings nor ED (Extra Low Dispsersion) elements.” – by Andrew Siew
Tack Sharp and Useful Focal Length | Rating:
“This lens is tack sharp and provides beautiful color reproduction. The size and weight are convenient for frequent use, and the focal length on a camera with an APS-C. size sensor is very useful for both portraits and general photography.” – by genews
Excellent lens | Rating:
“This is an excellent lens. Something you should have for your alpha. Colors are extremely bright and vivid. Sharpness is also top notch. With a lens like this, who needs a tripod? For daily shooting, that is. “ – by c_haze
Good lens but AF slightly out of focus | Rating:
“Manual focusing naturally solves the problem too, but that is a tedious work-around. You also need a good autofocus system to get the full benefits of this lens because it is light sensitive. In a dark environment the lens will work but your autofocus system might not be up to scratch. “ – by Jackal
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Sony 50mm f/1.4 Specifications
Enjoy the flexibility the Sony SAL-50F14 lens offers. Great for candid shots, this lens delivers stunning clarity even when the aperture is fully open.An ultra-bright standard lens for fast, accurate shooting by available light. For quick candid shots that capture “the decisive moment,” this lens provides superb clarity and visual accuracy even with fully open aperture when working indoors or in low-light and twilight conditions. This lens provides midrange telephoto 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) – and takes advantage of the in-camera image stabilization system to minimize blur from shaky hands.
Specifications
Maximum format size: 35mm full frame
Focal length: 50mm
35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C): 75mm
Diagonal Angle of view (FF): 47º
Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C): 32º
Maximum aperture: F1.4
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 7 elements/6 groups
Number of diaphragm blades: 7, rounded
Minimum focus: 0.45m (1.5 ft)
Maximum magnification: 0.15x
AF motor type: ‘Screw drive’ from camera body
Focus method: Unit focus
Image stabilization: None
Filter thread: 55mm | Does not rotate on focus
Supplied accessories: Front and rear caps. SH0011 lens hood
Optional accessories: None
Weight: 222g (7.8 oz)
Dimensions: 65.5mm diameter x 43mm length (2.6 x 1.7 in)
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha/Minolta MA
Popularity: 1%
See also: Carl Zeiss/Sony | Lens Reviews
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