Fast and accurate autofocus is achieved with a newly developed DC motor focus actuator system which drives all lens groups for optimum focus precision and speed as well as quiet operation.

The Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS is a more than welcome addition to the (rather slim) Sony NEX lens lineup. Technically it is not without flaws. It delivers a very sharp center performance but the corners/borders are soft at large apertures. However, considering the typical applications (e.g.

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Fast Aperture, No Weather Sealing

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Fast Aperture, No Weather Sealing

Brilliant portrait lens, beautiful Bokeh, lovely in low light for picture quality, focus ring while lovely to spin is a little insensitive for my liking (feels like you have to turn it 5 times around to go from long to short.

Compact; Build quality

Complicated

My overall rating of 4 is for those occasions when I'm using the lens for rapid, point-and-shoot *interior* photography with the Sony NEX 7 set to "autofocus", in poor to average shopping mall lighting conditions.

very sharp; lightweight

Difficult to autofocus when used for rapid; candid; interior photography

Affordable, sharp, well-built, and stabilized—can you really ask for more?...

this is perfect when you only need one lense and you are on the go.

Easy To Use; Lightweight; Reliable

I'm new to this type of lens, but it is awesome for outdoor shots, specifically when taking "targeted" shots. It is easy to adjust the BOCA for professional looking photos. The lens works great in all light conditions.

I read reviews explaining this was a great lens, but I was now prepared for how great. I've had it for 4 months, and it is a dream to work with. The images look great even wide open, and I love the bokeh effect.

Image Quality; Build; Steady Shot

no focus distance indicator

Probably a little over priced despite having the built in image stabilization. But otherwise, it is a very sharp lens. Fast focusing and unlike legacy lenses it is actually made for the E-mount which means auto focus and internal aperture control with the steadyshot.