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Sony 50mm f/1.4 review

Does Sony's small and inexpensive prime lens have the performance too?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-08-12August 12th 2009

Price at launch £285.00
Product Type Lens
Fixed Focal Length 50 mm
Maximum Aperture Fixed 1.4
Brand Name Sony
Filter Attachment Diameter 55 mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Application/Usage Camera
Diameter 65.5 mm
Depth 43.0 mm
Compatibility

Sony alpha DSLR-A100 Digital SLR Camera
Magnification 0.15x
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Product Model SAL-50F14
Product Name SAL-50F14 50mm F1.4 Telephoto Lens
Manufacturer Part Number SAL50F14.AE
Manufacturer Website Address www.sony.co.uk
Marketing Information

Wide-aperture standard / mid-range telephoto lens with strong brightness at F1.4. Ideal for wide range of shooting situations including portraiture and landscapes.
Weight (Approximate) 220.0 g

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Product Summary

For

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Small

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Well-priced

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Long focus travel

Against

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Image quality disappointing

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Stiff focus ring

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