Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Review
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Verdict
The appeal of the inexpensive fast 50mm “standard lens” is easy to appreciate and this Sony lens has much to recommend it. However, the edges are relatively soft and the price maybe a tad too high. Time will no doubt settle the latter point.
However, the lens is also very easy to use, performs reliably and produces impressively crisp looking images. When the price falls this could well become a bargain. It does fit well into the category of the inexpensive kit lens and in that context is very acceptable.
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Pros
Excellent central sharpness
Low central CA
Very easy to use effectively
Direct manual focus feature
No flare issues
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Cons
AF slow
Visible edge CA
Fairly soft edges
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