Sony 50mm f1.8 FE - Much BETTER than you think (2021 re-visit)

[@PavSZ]

I have a new earned respect for this lens. Are you a fan of it? Don't be shy, let us know here!

[@memoriesmakeus985]

Hi Pav, what ND filter do you use also please? I need one but don’t know where to start as there are so many. Cheap and expensive

[@flycutz3762]

Yes this is my favourite lens to use

[@khamercedes]

pls tell me, what is ver firmware this lens? Thank a lot

[@3AndreinA3]

Hi, thanks for your review. When has the last version been released? And what version is it?

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@memoriesmakeus985 I was as confused, but I would suggest checking out Titla Mirage matte box, the manual one at least. I have PolarPro Basecamp that I use all the time, but I think Tilta Mirage matte box is the better one despite not fitting my 200-600mm G lens and much cheaper.

[@davefeatherston6316]

I’ve recently bought a Sony A7iii after 15 years of Nikon, and this lens arrived today after watching your videos. I honestly can’t believe how sharp it is wide open - seriously impressed. This little lens is a bargain, so thanks Pav!

[@PavSZ]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@jackryder6732]

Can I do toys reviews on this lense, inddoors and out door. Close up video

[@mukmin01]

Me too, Have been using Nikon for 14 years but have to admit that right now sony dominates the market and is far ahead compared with nikon. Sold all nikon gears for sony a7iv and super excited with its result

[@kkoophotography]

im a 10 year nikon and 2 z6 owner. but the focus on video its not as good as sony. so i might at the a7c with a 50mm. was thinking this 1.8 or the 2.5G

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

@@kkoophotography I own both and the 50GM, the 2.5 is the far superior lens imo and absolutely perfect match to the A7C! but its also 3x the price

[@superiorclinicalapplicatio8071]

Thanks for this video. I just gifted myself a Sony a7 IV. Daughter recommended I get a 50 mm lens (nifty fifty) as I am a beginner. Read the reviews and was very hesitant to get it. Now that I've watched your video I'm glad I did purchase it and didn't invest in the G Master lens (yet). I appreciate how you commented on the pros and cons. This review was very helpful.

[@PavSZ]

Glad it was helpful! Not the best lens on the market but it is very affordable. You should check out the lenses from Viltrox next. Still very affordable but better quality. After that Sigma and Tamron

[@visiongarage277]

It is settled, I’m grabbing one today. Thanks for the excellent review!

[@PavSZ]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!

[@DrWasim]

I LOVE this lens! Small, light and sharp. And cheap! AND native!! Thx for a Great review.

[@PavSZ]

Totally agree! I now love it too.Thanks for watching!

[@continental883]

I always laughed at the people ragging on it trying to sell you $1500 lenses that basically all do the same thing 🤣

[@scottwesterman221]

@@PavSZ I’m using the A6000 and I’m looking at buying this lens but was put off by the reviews I have seen ! Do you think with the update it should be good on the A6000 body too. I didn’t want to buy the crop version in case I move to full frame at some point. Thanks

[@riparianlife97701]

I had regretted my purchase until seeing this review. I'll be able to afford to eat while fuguring out what lens I want next.

[@PavSZ]

It's not a bad lens for the money - totally usable

[@byRobertEklund]

This have been put aside, I was on the firmware 02, I had no idea about the 03. Now I’m up to date and will give it a new try. Thanks for the update!

[@PavSZ]

Have fun!

[@memoriesmakeus985]

How do you update lenses? Sorry

[@Stasiek_Zabojca]

Have you tested that lens already? How is it doing after update?

[@PavSZ]

@@Stasiek_Zabojca this is after update

[@ionamtab]

Hey Robert, how was this lens after you updated? Worth the money now?

[@IndianPolish]

Just buying it now. Thanks for the review! 😀

[@PavSZ]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thesampleist]

Cheers for the video. The lens is £139 on Amazon at the moment and they ship with the V3 firmware. I think as it’s an older lens, features like buttons and image stabilisation aren’t really a big deal. I just bought it today as a lightweight walk around nifty fifty for my A74. I think the body will compensate for some of the misgivings and I’ll have a light, compact walk around for when I just simply don’t want to carry anything else in my bag. Perfect for honing the craft and it’s for stills only. :)

[@PavSZ]

It is a very good budget friendly option

[@thesampleist]

@@PavSZ I 100% agree! I bought a fairly cheap filter kit just to experiment with those with this lens. I gave up photography about 15 years ago and have just got back into it a couple of years ago! Will be interesting to compare it to lenses like my Sigma f1.4 85mm for example. How far apart is the end result etc

[@PavSZ]

@@thesampleist oh the results between this and any Sigma will be very far apart

[@jimbuckley4986]

Thank you for a great updated review. I have but not used this lens and when I learn how to update will put back on my bag

[@PavSZ]

you update it via the camera - very simple process

[@chryseass.5143]

Go to Sony Support to find the Firmware Update.

[@fotosvond_]

You are right, however above f8 the AF gets more jumpy, even on V.03. Don't know why. I value this lens for days where there is no light at all and my f/2.8 Tamrons (28-75 G2, 35mm prime) are not fast enough. I do manual focus regularly, so the AF is not a big deal breaker for me. Edit: Tamron 35/2.8 is sometimes even cheaper. AF is equally old, but IQ is a lot better. =)

[@PavSZ]

it's because it is a cheap and an inferior lens.

[@Sora_Digital]

Thanks for the honest review, I'm picking one up today (used) so not spending very much at all. Just got the a7iv, hope it works as well as it did for you!

[@PavSZ]

don't expect miracles and it will work very well for you on a7IV

[@Thunderbird1337]

I have the ultra sharp Sigma 85mm f1.4 but still I think that the sharpness of the 50mm f1.8 is absolutely sufficient and I have to admit that sometimes for portraits it has its very own charme. Some people don't prefer the extreme sharpness of lenses like the Sigma for portraits at all, but prefer a slighly softer image instead, which I can absolutely understand. I absolutely love my 50mm f1.8 for travel photography. In my personal opinion wide angle lenses are absolutely overrated (at least for travel/ street photography). During my last Lissabon vacation I limited myself to only the 50mm f1.8 and I didn't miss anything.

[@PavSZ]

I wouldn't compare it, quality wise, to Sigma 85mm but it is OK lens for most of situations

[@mrDarkL]

Really helpful. But i have one question left. Does it have mount for any filter on the market? Or i have to buy a specific one?

[@PavSZ]

standard screw on filter. Sorry but I don't remember the size

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Happy New Year! Really appreciate your reviews. Btw. Your review of the 7Artisans 50mm f1.05 made me get it. And it’s such a good lens!

[@PavSZ]

Happy new year! Thank you so much! Good choice - I love that lens!

[@LoudlabsNYC]

Just bought it can't wait to try it

[@PavSZ]

have fun with it

[@mirage711]

I love this lens I own many G master Lenes and many times when I shoot with this lens it beats them. Even my G master 24mm 1.4 Sad when you pay so much for a lens. Thank for telling the truth many you tubers like bragging about the G masters and have no idea what they are talking about. If I put a photo side by side they probably would pick the 50mm 1.8

[@PavSZ]

Thank you for watching!

[@Ansonandco]

Best part of every review is your bloopers lol here we go 10k!!!!

[@PavSZ]

you must be the only person who gets that far in my videos haha. Thanks man!

[@TechwithKim]

Thanks PAV, highly appreciated.. .as always, it helps me decide and get other lens for much more better quality...

[@PavSZ]

you're welcome

[@katsuOfficial]

Thanks for your valuable info. I just got mine yesterday.

[@PavSZ]

Glad I could help

[@realquick9178]

THanks Pav this review boosted my confident to buy this lens.

[@PavSZ]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@TreParker2016]

I agree with you totally and in a pinch I had used it in a pro capacity and was blown away by results so long as I wasn’t using it for focusing. And it has a secret use it in crop mode and your jaw will drop. But now I am a Sony 50mm f1.4 snob and no I won’t give it up to get the new one. Hey Pav that’s a good question I don’t think I need to update my Sony distagon for the new as I did my rii and mkii. Absolutely had to now with the mkiii and riii I do not feel need to upgrade to iv or a1 because of the large files.

[@PavSZ]

thanks for watching and very informative comment

[@MasonxWashington]

what’s crop mode?

[@CamaradaMejia]

Nice video! I'm glad they updated the FW on this lens, it's a good entry level/budget lens, especially with the AF fixed. I still think I'd rather go for the Samyang 45mm f/1.8, it's a little bit more, but I found it to be better optically, and it's also very compact.

[@b3naqua]

Thanks for making such a thorough and informative video! I love this lens. The chromatic aberration is real tho, but it’s not a deal breaker for me.

[@PavSZ]

it's great for what it costs

[@schnubbel76]

I used it for two years on my Alpha 6400 and still some of my favourite photos from that time are taken with this lens. I like it very much. In the end i swaped it with the Sigma 56mm 1.4 but to be honest, sometimes i doubt if that was really necessary. If you have to act on a low budget, this is a great lens wich will serve you well. Only thing that annoyed me was the noisy autofocus when you take videos, you can hear it very loudly in the audio. An external microphone deals with that though.

[@swiftvisuals313]

Does this lens make the videos sharper? I have a Sony 6400 but kit lens. Just shot my first video with it but I hate the coloring and crispness

[@schnubbel76]

@@swiftvisuals313 Hm well the quality in terms of sharpness is definetely better than the kit lens (you are talking about the 16-50mm kit, right?). But honestly i would not recommend to buy the 50 mm FE 1.8 mainly for videos. Like i said, the autofocus is noisy, you can hear it in the videos and it has no stabilisation. If i had to choose 1 prime lens for videos, i would probably use the 35mm F1.8 OSS on the A6400. The focal length is right in the middle between the 16 and 50 mm from the kit lens, so it is more versatile than the 50mm wich could be too much for many situations. And the 35 mm is super small, fast aperture and nice sharpness and overall picture quality. Also it has lens stabilisation, so the video will not be to shaky. Take a look at some reviews and see for yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imHRma2ebLukhJo

[@swiftvisuals313]

@@schnubbel76 I appreciate that a lot

[@swiftvisuals313]

@schnubbel76 what lens do ppl use to get those up close slo motion jewelry shots? One that will have the clarity as well?

[@schnubbel76]

@@swiftvisuals313 With that question i can not really help you. I am not a pro for things like that. All i can say from my experience is, that is is not all about the lens. Of course a good lens gives good results, but it also depends on your skills as a photographer, how do you use light sources, wich angle do you choose, what settings do you use on your camera and why? If you know what you are doing you can create great shots with an average lens.

[@saliwanpl1832]

I have 16 mm sigma 1.4, Sony 35 f1. 8 and this 50 mm f 1.8. Is True! This is amazing lens

[@PavSZ]

for the money, the best 50mm out there

[@method341]

@@PavSZ Can I use this 50mm for talking head videos? I have a lot of space so tight spaces are not an issue. I just want a narrow view with a lot of bokeh in fairly low light.

[@darailvesneva]

I watch your video about sigma 24-70mm and I bought I'm very happy with that. After see this video I go to buy this lens too.

[@PavSZ]

Big difference between Sigma and this.

[@darailvesneva]

I know. I mean, I believe you are good and trust youtuber

[@AjanKan]

Checking this out during the Amazon Great Indian Festival to purchase this lens at a good price (INR 19,130, approx GBP 189). I think once they provide more firmware updates, maybe, it can fix the corrections in the photos taken by the lens

[@PavSZ]

it's a great lens for the price. There might not be anymore firmware updates for it

[@AjanKan]

@@PavSZ Tried this lens out yesterday, under low light conditions inside a room; and the pictures were quite good. Thanks for your insights on the video, which helped me make a decision on the lens purchase

[@itsJulian23]

Thanks for the vid! Which lens are you shooting your talking head/studio setup with? Looks really neat.

[@PavSZ]

Thanks! It's all filmed with Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art DG HSM on Nikon Z6 in 10bit N-Log to Atomos Ninja V

[@Aidanhackwell]

Awesome video, great channel!

[@PavSZ]

thanks!

[@FokahontasVlogandPodcast]

I just grabbed one today and will check how it goes 😂😂

[@PavSZ]

it's not the best lens in the world but it is OK for the price

[@photoguy4212]

You take some great stills and very nice video work. Thank you for posting. Which model camera were you using?

[@PavSZ]

Thank you. I did answer your question in my video. I have used a7III

[@heinzkaune4633]

Thanks for the updated review. I'm looking for a lightweight. compact carry-around-lens and these informations are very helpful. By the way, it's easy to get great portraits with such a beautiful model. She's your daughter, right?

[@PavSZ]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! No, Joanne is my friend

[@SaikSaketh]

Timely review Pav..!!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you

[@anatolyivanov890]

Thanks for updated review for old lens. Again considering this lens because 85 1.8 costs twice more.

[@PavSZ]

thank you for watching! it is a very good lens for the money, not perfect but you literally can't buy anything cheaper that has auto focus for a full frame Sony camera

[@ShaneOuellette]

Have you considered the Viltrox 85mm 1.8? Veryyyy affordable and it’s fantastic!

[@doueven]

Awesome video I have the A7R ii, would the firmware update to this lens improve the autofocus when pairing with my camera?

[@PavSZ]

probably it would but it's not a perfect lens for and R series of cameras - you get what you pay for, decent, cheap, prime

[@JKinAus]

Maybe little bit too late answer for you - short answer is no. Long answer is maybe. I’ve had this lens since its debut and it has been my lens cap for a7rII. You can getaway with af issue by changing ‘Live view display setting effect’ off and have this option programmed into custom button - mine is set on c3. This allows the lens wide open until the moment you take picture hence more light into the sensor and slightly better af. But in a low light situation it struggles even more than the 3rd gen a7 (eg a7III onwards) cameras and you’ll need to use the af assistance light on. Because you have no setting effect on live view, you have to trust your skills and experience to make it perfect shoot - which I don’t have issues as I’ve been taking film photos in various format for 20+ years - hence it’s getting harder for most of newer gen photographers. However, if you have skills and purely using it as still photos it is very compact and capable lens.

[@sanjaysingha8911]

Didnt knew about firmware update. WIll sure be getting this one. I had used a friend's lens and i had bad experience with it in the past

[@PavSZ]

it's not bad lens at all

[@masicher1703]

Hi Pav, thank you for great vodeo. In your openion what is best deal for Macro is: Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro @ $600 or Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Macro @ $400 or Sony FE SEL90M28G 90mm f/2.8 Macro Lens @ $1100

[@PavSZ]

Sony FE 50mm f1.8 is not a macro lens 90mm is the best dedicated lens out there

[@masicher1703]

Thank you

[@volvox1937]

Thanks PAV, maybe I need one.

[@PavSZ]

it's cheap enough to risk it 😉

[@cookiecanfly_]

Awesome video! Would this pair ok with my Sony a5000? Would it be a good option? Thanks

[@PavSZ]

maybe. As i said in my video, this lens works very well with the latest Sony cameras like a6400, a6500 etc. a7III or a7IV. It will be fine on your a5000, quality wise, but it might not auto focus the same as on my tests in my video

[@chryseass.5143]

Hi Pav, after watching this video I had a crazy moment and bought this lens used, but like new, for a good price. I also picked up the Sony 35 f1.8 at the same time. Probably not fair on the 50 as the 35 has knocked my socks off with its sharpness and versatility. I wish that I had bought it sooner! The 50 is 'old school' compared to the 55 although I think it is the "newer" lens. I haven't had a chance to test the 50 against the 55 but I know that the 55 will win easily in the handling, build quality, etc.( I own the 55.) Do you have any tips for camera settings ( A7iii /A7C) to bring out the best in the 50 for still photography? I really want to love this lens as a small, lightweight, don't worry about it," throw in your bag, just in case you need it" addition to my kit- or did I just waste money that should have gone to the 50 ( or 40) G lens instead? - the G would have been $600 more!

[@PavSZ]

35mm is a good lens and so is 55mm! This 50mm is cheap and it does the job better than most people think it does. There is no right settings for it - the settings will hugely depend on the situation and what you are shooting. Just put it on and use it! For the price it's unbeatable

[@chryseass.5143]

@@PavSZ Thanks Pav, that is just what I intend to do, ha,ha! I am experimenting with using it in b/w - that should eliminate the CA problem (?) and being not the sharpest, it might produce images a little bit like old film photos. more dreamy rather than pin sharp ( like that 35!). It is nice and light on the A7C, -about a 100 gr. lighter than the 55 and there is a freedom in not worrying about walking about with an expensive lens in an urban environment.

[@chryseass.5143]

@@PavSZ Just came back from taking the 50f1.8 (mounted on the A7C) out on a dull, cloudy day. I am happy to report that as a walk around lens in daylight, the auto focus was just fine. Out of a 100 shots only one was out of focus . Not a bad lens, at all, and so light, it made carrying the camera a pleasure instead of a burden. It does tend to struggle indoors at night but I will have to try some night time street photography with it.

[@wakeywarrior]

Are you in Leeds? All canals look similar but I cycle them a lot and it looked like near me. Is this lens now a real option for video do you think? I fancy the small G 50mm which is undoubtedly better but that has a smaller aperture and costs 4x. Will this do the job good enough for video?

[@PavSZ]

This was shot near Chorley in Lancashire. This lens is ok, just ok. You get what you pay for. It works better with a7IV or a7sIII than any older Sonys

[@YoYoAdviser]

nice explain bro

[@PavSZ]

Thanks

[@roozhang285]

thanks pav, I'll buy this lens instead of 55 1.8 for my a7c

[@PavSZ]

Please don't get me wrong, 55mm is a better lens but this will do the job if you can't stretch your budget

[@vicibox]

Just about every KZbin review tells you that the 55mm suffers from longitudinal chromatic aberration which is almost impossible to remove in post; its a ghastly lens and I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole. I dont regret choosing the 50mm f1.8 instead. Even the Samyang 45mm f1.8 is better, which I suspect has some purple finging but I have only noticed it once so cant be sure. The only Zeiss lens I have found without aberrations is the wonderful 35mm f2.8 which is a Sony essential buy.

[@PaniAkwarystka]

Very good material👏 What exactly is this ND filter? Looks fantastic😍

[@PavSZ]

ND filter darkens the picture so you can shoot at the lower shutter speeds. For example when shooting video at 60 frames per seconds at f1.8 aperture, you'd need a shutter speed of 1/120 ... this would be waaaay to bright in the daylight. This is when ND filter comes in, to darken the picture so it looks right. ND Variable filters turn giving you different level of darkening, depending on the situaton.

[@gabelomoteycreative]

@@PavSZ I think they were asking what ND filter are you using? I would like to know as well!

[@jackryder6732]

Great review. Can I use this for toy reviews closer distance and moving objects? Indoor and out door?

[@PavSZ]

Yes, absolutely! It's not the fastest focusing lens on planet but it works well. You could try screw on macro filters for getting closer to your subject.

[@astroguyco]

I bought Sony A7III yesterday, used by low shutter count and perfect condition for $950 and it came with this lens, I was thinking if I need to upgrade the lens for food photography

[@PavSZ]

only you can answer that question

[@Kenwxs]

$950 for a used but perfect condition A7III and 50mm lens? That’s a HUGE steal. I’m struggling to find both below $2000

[@Lugiox]

Got mine for $850 with a 35mm lens :O I thought it was highway robbery lol! Its a great camera!

[@Rudraditya]

Great video but please tell me which camera body you used for these photos and videos samples?

[@PavSZ]

I did say it in my video - it was a7III

[@Pharesm]

I didn't understand why SONY made that 50mm F2.5, with the F1.8 covering all the bases... Just to make it a little bit shorter? I can't find any comparison between the two on KZbin either...

[@PavSZ]

50mm f2.5 G is much better optically and build quality lens than the f1.8 FE. It is only f2.5 to keep the size down. Here is my review of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCvk3-ri6x7mtU

[@Pharesm]

@@PavSZ Thanks for the answer! Low light capability is more important for me though. I've never broken a lens yet ;-) Even lack of weather sealing doesn't bother me on a 50mm, I won't be using that in bad weather anyway. If I spend ~500, I think I'd get the Zeiss 55mm. its not much bigger and my bag already has to be big enough for the 20mm F1.8G. So I can't shrink that anyway, unless I want to use the 20mm APS-C pancake, which allows me to use a small vertical belt bag. Its not bad at 30mm! I can skip the Samyang 35mm :) I don't know the F2.5 first hand, but I'd be surprised if it outdid the Zeiss 55mm, because that one is unbelievable - quite like the 20mm - so sharp all across the frame!

[@frosti7]

Did not work for eye-AF on my A7r5, I wonder if its anything in my settings?

[@PavSZ]

it should work

[@richzhart2374]

dang was about to grab one of this after this review till he mentioned i need a7iii or newer and im here stuck with my a7ii HAHAHAHHAHA

[@bernardoaguilar1913]

What do you mean by downloading .03 installed ? I didn’t understand. Thank you for your response

[@PavSZ]

with lens attached to the camera, go to your camera firmware menu and see what firmware your lens has got. Check what is the current lens firmware on the sony website and if yours is older than that, download the latest one and follow the instruction to update. www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel50f18f/downloads

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks for making this video! I recently pulled the trigger on the Sony ZV-E10 and wanted maybe a few other lenses for it. It came equipped with the kit lens... This lens seems to be something I can use, and its price is great! Can you recommend this lens to shoot product pictures on, for example when doing product reviews? I also film tutorials, do you think this lens will be good for this as well? You mentioned that something has to be updated, what exactly is that?? A camera update, or? Thanks again. Cheers.

[@PavSZ]

this lens will work on ZV-E10 well but with a smaller sensor it will be closer to 75mm. It means that you will need a little bit more room to step back to shoot with it. Bare in mind that this lens auto focusing is loud - might be an issue if you record audio on camera. The lens' firmware needs updating. The file can be downloaded from Sony website and installed via the camera

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@PavSZ - Thank you very much for getting back to me, I greatly appreciate it. I'm new to the whole camera-scene, so as much info as I can get, will really help me. Aha, thank for letting me know, I will keep that in mind. I will probably use the lens for both photo and video, so maybe I should opt for the model with stabilization - which costs a bit more? Alright, so it's the lens' firmware, thank you!

[@Imlloydserrano]

Hi great video thank you. Would you recommend this lens for Sony A7R4?

[@PavSZ]

it is OK but it will not be the optimal combo for R4

[@KOFilms797]

Would you recommend this lens for automotive photography? Switching from Canon to Sony and I’m really eager to know what is good for cars on Sony’s side

[@ivanproductions]

A 24-70mm or a 28-75mm lens is the most versatile for automotive photography

[@TheNerdyFilmmaker]

Dope review, thanks my man!

[@PavSZ]

thank you for watching!

[@victoriasjournal]

I have this lens but I'm not sure what adapter I need to be able to use it on my new camera, Canon 850D

[@PavSZ]

I don't think you can use it on a Canon camera

[@TheBEARofHIGHWAY1]

Just updated to Version 3 from 2? Even better and faster.

[@PavSZ]

it is

[@freakbeatsentertainment1116]

Hi I’m new to videography I have a Sony a7ii with this lens and for some reason my videos don’t come out as good as yours. I have my AF set to AF-C and it just seems like it has a hard time focusing on my moving person. Any tips to fix that? Would greatly appreciate it!!

[@PavSZ]

a7II uses contrast detect AF - different than a7III i have filmed this video with and newer a7IV. It will work with this lens but not brilliantly

[@SEANLIGHTZTV]

what do you think is a better lens to use for filming video.. sigma 30mm 1.4 or this sony lens

[@PavSZ]

Sigma 30mm f1.4 is for APS-C cropped sensor cameras. If that's what you have than Sigma might be a better than this .... but that also depends on how you intend to use it.

[@SEANLIGHTZTV]

@@PavSZ yeah I’m using the a6000 I’m feeling very jaded… the extra low light capabilities seems ideal because I LOVE shooting video at night… but at the same time having a less weight lens that would work on more gimbals with the Sony lens would also be ideal.. I guess what I’m wondering is does 1.8 to 1.4 jump for night low light footwge make a huge difference?

[@waqarfarooq6036]

I like your style!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!

[@steevenpineda2785]

Very nice video Tyson Fury 👍🏼

[@PavSZ]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonthejabroni]

Which ND Filter did you use for this lens?

[@PavSZ]

I used the cheapest K&F I could buy

[@tanos4343]

Do you think this lens mounted on a Sony alpha 6000 would be okay?

[@PavSZ]

yeah but you can't expect the same auto focus performance as on a7III

[@speakerscoach]

good for video comparison

[@PavSZ]

Thanks! 👍

[@matematikicin223]

Which one should i choose? Sony SEL 50mm-1.8 or Sony FE 50mm - 1.8

[@PavSZ]

for what? for what camera? Only you can answer those questions. Also one is for APS-C sensor cameras and the other one is for full frame cameras

[@matematikicin223]

@@PavSZ For APS-C camera

[@Paulus449]

I just bought this lens for my a7iii. How do i check which firmware is installed? And how do I update if needed?

[@PavSZ]

you check it from Setup 7/7 menu screen. Go to Version while the lens is on the camera. Download the latest firmware from Sony website and put it on SD card. Go back to the same menu and there will be option to update it now

[@Paulus449]

@@PavSZ thank you very much, most helpful!

[@blackrose_221]

Hey! So I've just my sony camera and only have a kit lens. I don't have a lot of money to spend so would this be a good first lens to buy? Or is there a better cheaper full frame AF lens?

[@PavSZ]

this is OK lens, not amazing. There are a lot of other budget friendly options available. Check out lenses from Viltrox or if you are OK with manual focusing 7Artisans too

[@omarhill7345]

Will it work on the sony a7ii for b roll and video? If not any lens you would recommend for the a7ii for b roll and video?

[@PavSZ]

it will work but AF won't be amazing on a7II. Zeiss 55mm would be much better option for you in this focal range

[@erikpeterson4873]

are you shooting video with the 50mm? If so, I am finding myself having to be far away from the subject if I want to show a waist up shot. Is that normal?

[@PavSZ]

I do - it's not that bad on a full frame camera.

[@erikpeterson4873]

@@PavSZ I'm going to change the frame and you're right that will probably help

[@jameswburke]

Surely if you shut down one or two stops, it will be as sharp as very expensive lenses are at full aperture?

[@PavSZ]

possibly

[@Bo_Hazem]

Weather sealing is what puts this and the 85mm f1.8 away. I need those under constant drizzling/light-raining situations during monsoon season. Still might snatch one for low light works, but better get 24mm GM or 50mm GM despite being so much more expensive.

[@PavSZ]

that's the thing - you could buy 10 of these for the price of 50mm f1.2 GM lens

[@mr.ditkovitch152]

Hello, which is the latest update if u don't mind? All i can find is the v3 from 2017 thank you.

[@PavSZ]

that's the one

[@mr.ditkovitch152]

@@PavSZ umm aiight. seems kinda an old update how can that make the lens better. thank you for the reply :)

[@patilkh4888]

Autofocus in LOW LIGHT is pretty bad and makes a really funky noise, so be careful if capturing sound is important to you (if you have a shotgun mic rigged onto the camera, or using the sound directly from the camera).

[@PavSZ]

I did say that in my video. It is however a very, very cheap lens

[@Hardts]

Great :) But not very sharp at all. Did you film all shots in 4K, or were some upscaled...? Oh I see you mentioned this in the cons.

[@PavSZ]

it's also not expensive - the cheapest auto focusing lens for sony-e mount cameras

[@Hardts]

@@PavSZ Very true, it's nice to have options like this!

[@AlexPaikadailovephotography]

I own an A7iv and do mostly portraits and a little bit of wedding video. I own a 1.8 50 and I’m still debating whether I should upgrade to a 1.2 50. Like is it worth the $2000 upgrade for a two stop difference and also how fast is the 1.2 for video compared to the 1.8?

[@PavSZ]

you are comparing a rusty bicycle to the Ferrari. 50mm f1.2 is a perfect lens - that's what you pay for

[@digitalx3136]

Will this lens be good on my new A7R2? Would be using it for photos ...

[@PavSZ]

It might not be as good with auto focus as on my a7III, I think a7RII uses contrast detection AF - it will work if you don't need to photograph anything fast moving

[@Pepper_Mint_]

mind sharing what camera you used to shoot with???

[@PavSZ]

Sony a7III

[@davidguaderrama3699]

What about using this lens on Nikon 6II?

[@PavSZ]

You'd have to use an adapter which could cost more than the lens itself. I don't think it would be worth adapting it. Check out budget friendly 50mm Z mount from Viltrox instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6Xcaa2ooKuNg7M

[@kkoophotography]

how do u like this one compare to the 50mm 2.5G. its almost 3x the price.

[@PavSZ]

different lenses in totally different leagues

[@yourmayoresfood]

is that good for food photography too?

[@PavSZ]

I can't see why it would not be

[@vineeshpanangattkaravenugo4599]

Anyone pls guide me..I have Sony zv e10, can i buy this lense to get good blurry photography

[@PavSZ]

it will work on zv e10 and the answer to your question is in my video. Check out the samples shot with it (on a7III)

[@ztwenty3z234]

Show us how to update firmware!!!!???🙌🏾

[@PavSZ]

here is the info: www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel50f18f/downloads/00014689#preparation

[@JephAraujo]

Which lens are you using on your video?

[@PavSZ]

I think this was filmed with Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art

[@ZONATHEDIVISION]

How to update the len?

[@PavSZ]

Find the firmware via google on Sony website. There are step by step instructions

[@noushadnechu536]

I have Sony a6300 .. Which is the best lens for it?.. please reply

[@PavSZ]

there is no right answer to your question but I'd go for any of the black ones 😉

[@lorinczandras9304]

how can i update the firmaware for this lens to version 3 ?

[@PavSZ]

via your camera - search for Sony 50mm f1.8 Firmware

[@SaikSaketh]

I am making a purchase, but how one updates firmware of lens ?

[@PavSZ]

via the camera. You download the firmware file, put it on SD card and update the lens via the camera

[@lizamaluis]

It will work with a zv-e10? Thanks!

[@PavSZ]

yes, it will but it will be more like 85mm on APS-C sensor camera like zv-e10

[@sean.sullivan]

The thing I am the most disappointed with in this lens is the crop factor. Am I missing something? Because once I zoom in so there's no vignette, isn't it basically a 35mm lens???

[@sean.sullivan]

sorry 75mm!

[@PavSZ]

I think you are talking about Sony E 50mm F/1.8 OSS lens which is for APS-C cameras. I am talking about 50mm f1.8 FE (full frame) in my video. Different lens.

[@sean.sullivan]

@@PavSZ yes, you are right! Do you think the 50 oss is a decent lens? I just updated the firmware last night lol

[@MemelordSupreme]

I'm conflicted with the lens. I switched from Nikon with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 to the Sony system (a7s II) and this SEL50f 1.8 and have to be honest, it's super disappointing to me. I feel like I got way way better shots with the Nikon 50mm than this Sony 50mm it just doesn't feel as sharp and clear. Most of my shots just feel mediocre and down right "blah". I don't know how to describe it but I just feel like I got a dud compared to everyone that praises it. It's running the latest firmware too.

[@PavSZ]

I said this in my video - this lens performs better with the current Sony cameras, like a7III or newer. I have used it on Sony a7sII in the past (in fact my first review of this lens was shot mainly with a7sII - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYqucoGagN5nhqM) and I could never complain about its quality, it will never be a premium lens but the quality and sharpness it delivers are very decent. Auto focus however is really bad on a7sII - ok for photography, unusable for video.

[@joshuaadefarakan5383]

Would you still recommend this lens to someone looking to get an A7II?

[@PavSZ]

It's the cheapest Sony lens that money can buy. It does deliver great results but AF won't be that brilliant on a7II - it's an old camera now

[@joshuaadefarakan5383]

@@PavSZ alright so A7III then

[@JohnSullivanFilms]

I know it’s not a super expensive or super quality lens. I do love the Bokeh however, I have had it for over 2 years. I do have troubles getting auto focus shots on my A7Sii.

[@PavSZ]

yes, I have tried it on my a7sII and it's not a good pairing for video unfortunately

[@saschafirst]

Is this the latest version of the budget sony 50mm?

[@PavSZ]

this is the same old version with 2017 firmware update (v .03)

[@saschafirst]

@@PavSZ thank you :)

[@bymark6207]

I am wondering if it will work well with my a7s3. 🧐

[@PavSZ]

It should! It's not a perfect lens and it's never going to match overall quality of more expensive lenses but it does work well on modern Sony cameras including a7sIII

[@bymark6207]

@@PavSZ thank you for your thoughts my friend. appreciate. well the reality is, sometimes it is hard to notice anymore if what lens a certain shot was shot at unless you tell them. it’s a matter of work around.

[@hunterxhunter6957]

How to update my 50mm1.8 sir

[@PavSZ]

you need to download the new firmware from Sony website, put it on your SD card and update it in the camera www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel50f18f/downloads

[@miguelvargas226]

Would you recommend for a5100!?

[@PavSZ]

for the price it is OK but you won't get the same auto focusing results as I got in my video (I was shooting with a7III)

[@georgesmith3022]

hi, will it focus equally well on sony a7ii ?

[@PavSZ]

no it won't. Contrast detect AF on a7II. I've tested it on a7III with phase detect AF

[@mok8591]

Which canal is that ? Seems familiar

[@PavSZ]

oh gosh, that was somewhere near Chorley in Lancashire

[@mok8591]

@@PavSZ thought it was - You must live in Lancashire

[@PavSZ]

@@mok8591 i do

[@revnirurn8615]

Done everything subscribed liked

[@PavSZ]

Thank you so much!