Stunning images with a lightweight, compact lens
Sony's latest lens technology delivers stunning resolution and bokeh in a compact and lightweight 50mm lens. With exceptional contrast and resolution across the entire frame from F1.4, this fast, responsive lens delivers razor-sharp realism in stills and video to satisfy users from advanced amateurs to professionals. demanding.

G Master™ quality to the edges of the image
Two high-precision XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements effectively correct distortion and most aberrations for high resolution throughout the image. This new optical design also uses an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens to reduce chromatic aberrations, for clear, crisp images without color fringing.

Unmatched Bokeh G Master
Innovative optics and a maximum aperture of F1.4 deliver a stunning bokeh effect. XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements help prevent onion-ring bokeh, while optimization of spherical aberration during design and manufacturing delivers beautiful bokeh with low chromatic aberrations. A circular 11-blade aperture produces beautiful bokeh with maximum aperture.

Nano II anti-reflective coating for exceptional sharpness
Sony's original Nano II anti-reflective coating process provides a thin, even coating on lens surfaces, drastically reducing internal reflections that can cause unwanted flare or "ghosting" in the image. This results in exceptional sharpness and contrast, even when the sun or other strong light sources are in the frame.

Get closer for jaw-dropping detail
The minimum focusing distance is 0.41 meters and the maximum magnification is 0.16x when autofocus is used (0.38 meters and 0.18x for manual focus), providing additional flexibility for stills and video. XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements ensure sharp sharpness at all focal lengths, while smooth, deep bokeh at F1.4 distinguishes the subject from the background.

XA lenses for a compact and lightweight lens
Sony's most advanced optical technology delivers superb resolution in a compact, lightweight lens. XA (extreme aspherical) lens elements in an innovative design, powerful XD linear motors and a compact circular aperture system combine in a large-aperture lens measuring just 80.6mm in diameter and 96.0mm in length for 516 grams.

Fast, precise and quiet AF focusing and tracking
This high-performance lens maximizes the speed potential of α-series cameras, quickly focusing on subjects even with shallow depth of field. Powerful Sony XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors and an advanced control algorithm deliver smooth, responsive focusing for both stills and video.

Smooth and quiet autofocus for movies
XD linear motors and an advanced control algorithm optimize response to control signals. This ensures focus is precise and vibration is reduced for smooth and quiet autofocus operation, which can be a big plus when shooting video, even at high frame rates. The "focus breathing" compensation function available on compatible α-series cameras is also supported.

Intuitive manual focus control
Linear Response Manual Focus provides direct, linear focus ring response when precise control is required. Rotation of the focus ring results in a direct change of focus, as with a mechanical focus system. Precise and intuitive control immediately turns your creative ideas into impressive images.

Independent aperture ring
An aperture ring with an on/off switch provides direct and convenient aperture control. An iris lock switch can be locked so the aperture ring is locked in the 'A' position or manually adjustable from F1.4 to F16. When unlocked, the aperture ring can be easily moved between the different settings.

Customizable focus hold button and other advanced controls
Focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch provide additional shooting possibilities. Customizable focus hold buttons in two places can be assigned to other functions available in the body menu to suit shooting needs. For example, the Focus Magnifier function can be assigned to these buttons to allow quick focus checking during shots.

Dust and moisture resistant design
The dust and moisture resistant design provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in harsh conditions3.

Compatible with 67mm filters
This lens supports standard 67mm screw-on filters. Thanks to its internal focusing system, the front lens element does not rotate when focusing, making it easy to use circular polarizing filters for landscape photography or variable neutral density filters for video. The FE 24mm F1.4 GM and FE 35mm F1.4 GM lenses are also threaded for 67mm filters, so the filters can be used with multiple lenses.

Fluorine coating on the front lens
The front lens elements feature a fluorine coating that resists water, grease, fingerprints, dust and other contaminants. It prevents all contaminants from sticking to the lens surface and makes cleaning easier.