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Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS ✕Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air ✕
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air
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$398 new

$169 used

$119 used

Optics
Focal length50mm56mm
35mm equivalent75mm equivalent84mm equivalent
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/1.8f/1.7 (best)
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Made forAPS-CAPS-C
Elements / groups9 / 811 / 9
Aperture blades79 (best)
Closest focus0.39 m (best)0.55 m
Max magnification0.16× (best)0.11×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYesYes (STM)
Optical stabilisationYes (best)No
Weather sealedNoNo
Internal zoom——
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleNoNo
Size & weight
Weight202 g170 g (best)
Diameter × length62 × 62 mm65 × 54.3 mm
Filter thread49 mm52 mm

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