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Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
- Ultra-bright standard 50mm lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Sony Alpha digital SLR cameras
- Provides superb clarity and visual accuracy even when shooting at fully open apertures indoors
- Employs in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to minimize blur from camera
- Circular aperture for low-light shots; 1.5-foot minimum focus distance; 55mm filter diameter
- Measures 2.56 inches in diameter and 1.69 inches long; weighs 8 ounces
Product Description
An ultra-bright standard lens for fast, accurate shooting by available light. For quick candid shots that capture the decisive moment, this lens provides superb clarity and visual accuracy even with fully open aperture when working indoors or in low-light and twilight conditions. Mounted on the Sony DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides midrange telephoto 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and takes advantage of the in-camera Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization ... More >>
October 25th, 2009 - 16:58
For the price this is an excellent lens. I use this lens for portraits and food, and it delivers good quality results.
Rating: 4 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 19:14
very nice product that takes exceptional photos. i couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 20:05
* Its expensive
* It’s a prime lens
* It’s SUPER fast (great low light shooting)
* Chromatic abrasion can be a nuisance in certain lighting conditions but from what I found [...] it is to be expected with a portrait lens although this lens may be more prone to the issue
* I love it, it has added many more possibilities to my photography and I recommend a UV filter also
Rating: 5 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 21:56
This is an excellent lens. Something you should have for your alpha. Colors are extremely bright and vivid. Sharpness is also top notch. With a lens like this, who needs a tripod? For daily shooting, that is.
Although background blur is a bit harsh at 1.4, but it’s quite helpful if you badly need it at lowlight situations and you don’t want to increase your ISO.
The metal bayonet is also great. Unlike the plastic kit lens. I’ve seen one kit dslr bumped to somebody and the kit lens just broke off. Sad.
It’s also sometimes annoying that you have to move farther to make the shot. Not really recommended for group shots at tight spaces. But hey, if you want a great shot, you really have to move.
All in all, a great lens to have around. If you just purchased your alpha, then you SHOULD have this one next on your list.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 25th, 2009 - 22:16
This lens is amazing in all aspects although it has one downside which is when using f/1.4 it has disturbing color aberration but it’s not much of a deal if you use f/2.0 more often.
Rating: 5 / 5