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Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Price (MSRP): $349.95
TYPE: Fixed Focal Length Lens - Normal


Sony's 50mm f/1.4 lens features a large constant aperture, great for shooting with available light. The lens provides a focal length of 75mm (35mm equivalent) when used with Sony's Alpha DSLR-A700 and Alpha DSLR-A100 digital SLR bodies. Combined with Sony's in-camera image stabilization system, the lens's large aperture allows the photographer to capture sharp images even in low light. The lens includes 7 elements in 6 groups, and has a minimum focus distance of 1.5-ft. The 50mm f/1.4 lens (Model Number: SAL-50F14) is available with an MSRP of $349.95.


Focal Length 50 mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Filter Size 55
Lens Mount Sony AF
Closest Focusing Distance 1.5 ft
Image Stabilization No
Lens Elements 7
Lens Groups 6
Weight 0.5 lb
Length 1.7 in
Diameter 2.5 in
Release Date July 2006
Compatible With Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

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