Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony FE 50mm F1.8
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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FE 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS60mm long × 62mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.859.5mm long × 68.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 50mm | −32mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 50mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 45cm | −0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.14× | +0.16x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 194g | 186g | +8g |
| Length | 60mm | 59.5mm | +0.5mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 68.6mm | −6.6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 49mm | — |
| Released | 2010 | 2016 | −6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS relative to FE 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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FE 50mm F1.8
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