Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSSvsSony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
E 50mm F1.8 OSS
50mm / F1.8
75mm equiv.
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the E 50mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight1138g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 50mm F1.8 OSS62mm long × 62mm diameter
- FE 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 150mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 39cm | 40cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.20× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 11blades | −4blades |
| Weight | 202g | 1.34kg | −1138g |
| Length | 62mm | 200mm | −138mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 102.8mm | −40.8mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 95mm | −46mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2025 | −14year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 50mm F1.8 OSS relative to FE 50-150mm F2 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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