Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS.
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Product |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Name | Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL55210/B | SEL50F18/B |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2011-08-24 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 298 USD | 298 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 100 cm | 39 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,22 | 0,16 |
Aperture |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F6,3 at 210 mm Variable Aperture |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Focal Length | 55-210 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 155 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 64 mm | 62 mm |
| Length | 108 mm | 62 mm |
| Weight | 345 gr | 202 gr |
Other |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH115 | ALC-SH116 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
