Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Full-Frame Large-Aperture G Master Lens

About: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Full-Frame Large-Aperture G Master Lens

 Lightweight and compact 50mm F1.4 G Master prime - Sony’s latest lens technology delivers extraordinary resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight 50 mm lens. With outstanding image-wide resolution and contrast from F1.4, this fast, responsive lens offers sharp realism for stills and movies that will satisfy users from advanced amateurs to the most discerning professionals.

• Breathtaking G Master image quality right out to the edges of the frame
• Innovative optics and a large F1.4 aperture deliver magnificent bokeh
• Highly mobile, lightweight and compact lens with incredible performance 
• Fast, precise, quiet autofocus and tracking for stills and movies
• Circular aperture with 11-blade iris for naturally rendered bokeh
• Excellent close-up performance and magnification for eye-opening detail
• ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration for precisely rendered edge detail
• Nano AR Coating II for outstanding clarity and minimized flare and ghosting
• Support for Active Mode stabilization for stable handheld video
• Dedicated aperture ring, click/de-click and iris lock switches
• Customizable focus hold buttons in two locations for easy access and control
• Linear Response MF for precise, repeatable manual focus control
• Instant auto/manual focus selection via AF/MF switch
• Front fluorine coating repels fingerprints, dust, water and oil
• Dust and moisture resistant design for reliability in challenging conditions
• Compatible with 67 mm filters same as SEL24F14GM and SEL35F14GM
• Round shaped, bayonet mount lens hood ALC-SH173 supplied

Breathtaking G Master quality right out to the image edges

Two high-precision XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements effectively correct distortion and most types of aberration. This new optical design also employs an ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element to suppress chromatic aberration. And with our original Nano AR Coating II on lens surfaces, internal reflections that can cause flare and ghosting are dramatically reduced.

Innovative optics and an F1.4 aperture deliver magnificent bokeh

Innovative optics and an F1.4 maximum aperture combine to deliver magnificent bokeh. Smooth, naturally defocused background and foreground bokeh at F1.4 are ideal for making portrait subjects stand out from their surroundings. Advanced features that contribute to superb bokeh quality include XA (extreme aspherical) elements that effectively prevent onion-ring bokeh, and carefully controlled spherical aberration during design and manufacture.

A lightweight and compact lens with incredible performance

XA (extreme aspherical) elements precisely positioned in an innovative design, high-thrust XD linear motors, and the latest compact circular aperture unit work together in a large-aperture high-resolution lens hat is only 3.17” (80.6 mm) in outer diameter and 3.78” (96.0 mm) in length while weighing just 18.23 oz (516 grams). A unique blend of mobility and low-light performance make it an ideal choice for everything from portraits to snapshots.

Fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking for stills and movies

The lens’s focus group is driven by our high-thrust XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and an advanced control algorithm for smooth, responsive focus drive. Noise and vibration are minimized for refined, quiet AF operation that can be a huge advantage when shooting movies. Movie subjects are smoothly captured and tracked even when shooting at 120 fps or other high frame rates.

Intuitive operation supports the creator's vision

Linear Response MF provides manual focusing response that rivals mechanical lenses, and is more than responsive enough to produce smooth rack focus for movies. An iris lock switch can be locked so that the aperture ring can be fixed at the “A” position to prevent unwanted changes, or manually set from F1.4 to F16. Two customizable focus hold buttons and an AF/MF focus mode switch provide extra shooting versatility.

Customizable focus hold button and more for advanced control

The focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch provide extra shooting versatility. The customizable focus hold buttons in two locations can be assigned other functions from the body menus to match shooting needs. For example, the Focus Magnifier function could be assigned to these buttons so that it is available for quick focus checks while shooting. 

Outstanding reliability for any environment and application

The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants that do become attached to the lens surface. A dust and moisture resistant design3 provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions.

Get close for eye-opening detail

Minimum focusing distance is 0.41 metres and maximum magnification is 0.16x when AF is used (0.38 metres and 0.18x for MF), providing extra flexibility for shooting stills and movies. XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements maintain sharpness at any focusing distance, while smooth, deep bokeh at F1.4 separates the subject from the background.

Independent aperture ring

An aperture ring with a click ON/OFF switch offers direct, hands-on aperture control. An iris lock switch can be locked so that the aperture ring is either fixed at the “A” position, or can be manually set from F1.4 to F16. When unlocked the aperture ring can be seamlessly moved between all settings.

Compatible with 67mm filters

This lens accepts standard 67mm screw-on filters. Thanks to its internal focus system the front element does not rotate while focusing, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters for landscape photography or variable ND filters for movies. The FE 24 mm F1.4 GM and FE 35 mm F1.4 GM lenses are also threaded for 67mm filters, so filters can be shared.

Specifications

• Lens mount -  Sony E-mount
• Format -  35mm full frame
• Maximum aperture (F) -  1,4
• Minimum Aperture (F) -  16
• Focal-Length (mm) -  50
• Angle of view (35mm) -  47°
• Minimum Focus Distance -  16.14" (41cm) AF 14.96" (38 cm) MF
• Filter Diameter (mm) -  67
• Type -  Interchangeable lens
• 35mm Equivalent Focal-Length (APS-C1) (mm) -  75
• Angle of View (APS-C*) With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors. -  32°
• Number of Aperture Blades -  11
• Maximum Magnification Ratio -  0.16x (AF) / 0.18x (MF)
• Lens Groups-Elements -  11 - 14
• ED/Super ED glass (elements) -  ED (1)
• Aspherical lens (elements) -  Yes (2) (XA Extreme Aspherical)
• Focusing type -  Internal
• Floating Focus -  Yes
• AF actuator -  XD Linear Motor x2
• Circular Aperture -  Yes
• Fluorine Coating on Front Element -  Yes
• Mount rubber ring -  Yes
• Dust and Moisture Resistant Design -  Yes
  • Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof
• Linear Response Manual Focus Ring -  Yes
• Iris/Aperture Ring -  Yes
• Iris/Aperture Ring Control -  Lock/Unlock, Click/De-click
• Image stabilization (SteadyShot) -  N/A (body-integrated)
• Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) -  Incompatible
• Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) -  Incompatible
• Programmabel Focus Hold Button -  Yes x2
• Hood Type -  Round shape, bayonet type
• Weight -  516 g (18.3 oz.)
• Dimensions (D x L) -  80.6 x 96 mm (3-1/4 x 3-7/8 in.)

What's In The Box

• Lens hood
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap
• Padded lens case w/shoulder strap