Lens Comparison
Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 100 cm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better weight (186g (6.6 oz) vs 345g (12.2 oz)).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better length (59.5mm vs 108mm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $349).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 47° – 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 82-315mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 100 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.14x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $349 | $249 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 63.8mm | 68.6mm |
| Length | 108mm | 59.5mm |
| Weight | 345g (12.2 oz) | 186g (6.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
