Sony 50mm f/1.4 Review

What this budget prime might lack in acronyms is more than made up for in overall image quality as this WDC review of the Sony 50mm f/1.4 lens discovers.

Product Overview

Overall rating:

93%

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Image Quality:95%
Performance:90%
Value:95%
Overall score:93%
Design:95%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • Great real-world results

Cons:

  • AF is noisy and non-IF

Product:

Sony 50mm f/1.4 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£280.00

Sample images

Verdict

Ignore the lack of acronyms and look at its performance instead: Sony's f/1.4 has some weaknesses but elsewhere it's a real cracker.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/22
Lens Mount:Sony
Optional Accessories:Lens hood included
Filter Thread:55
Image Stabilisation:No
Focus Method:AF and M (non-IF)
Minimum Focus:0.45m
Lens Construction:7/6
Maximum Aperture:f/1.4
Weight:220g
(APS-C):75mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length:50mm
Dimensions:66 x 43
Focal Length:50mm
Maximum Format Size:Full-frame
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