Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $299).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better min focus distance (39 cm vs 45 cm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better weight (186g (6.6 oz) vs 202g (7.1 oz)).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better length (59.5mm vs 63.9mm).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.14x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements76
Optical Groups55
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent75-75mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance39 cm45 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$249
Filter Size49mm49mm
Diameter62.6mm68.6mm
Length63.9mm59.5mm
Weight202g (7.1 oz)186g (6.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo