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Sony Full Frame Camera Lens 50mm f/1.8 Fixed for Sony E Mount Black

Key features:

  • Lens Mount:Sony E
  • Lens Type:Fixed Focal Length
  • Sensor Type:Full Frame
  • Focus Control:Autofocus
  • Filter Diameter (mm):49
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Description

Description

50 mm prime lenses with a large aperture are an essential accessory for full-frame camera users, and this particular one is a top-tier and affordable choice. The optical design is state-of-the-art for high image quality, and the large maximum aperture of F1.8 can create impressive background defocus (bokeh). On APS-C format E-mount bodies, it provides equally high quality with an equivalent focal length of approximately 75 mm.

Realistic detail, texture, and gradation

The upgraded dual gauss optical configuration with an aspherical element minimizes spherical aberration and coma, for sharp, high-quality performance across the entire frame. The dual gauss design also reduces distortion and field curvature.

Dreamy bokeh with a large aperture prime lens

The large maximum aperture of F1.8 and the 7-blade circular aperture work together to create beautiful background defocus (bokeh) that makes subjects stand out. Placing a sharply focused subject in front of a smoothly defocused background is an essential technique for creating images with great depth.

DC Motor Focus

The new DC motor drive system has been carefully designed and implemented for optimal focusing accuracy and speed, as well as silent operation. This system offers the same smooth control of automatic and manual focusing. Note: The sound of the focusing motor may be recorded when shooting movies.

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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Standard
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Full Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.8
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
49 mm
Focal Length
50 mm
Weight
186 gr
Mount
Sony E
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Xristos p.a

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    For the 140 euros you pay, it's just right.
    But you get what you pay for, don't complain about things that would make sense if it cost 300-400 euros.
    Yes, it has its issues with Autofocus, it's slow, gets confused and makes noise so you immediately have a problem with video, while in photography it has very strong Chromatic Aberration.
    However, for portraits and low-light scenarios, it does its job if you can "afford" to put up with the above.

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  • Very good flashlight, if you complain about this one at such a good price, something is wrong with your skills and your mind, perfect flashlight

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  • g.poulakos
    4
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    At 200 euros, it is one of the best lenses in this price range. Very good portraits - that's what it's made for after all - performs very well in low light situations due to the 1.8, very nice bokeh. I don't like the autofocus at all, it is extremely slow. I have used Nikon and Canon, but I have never encountered such slow autofocus. However, I am willing to overlook it because of the photo quality I get. It does have noise, but personally it doesn't bother me because I don't shoot video.

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  • nick314
    3
    0 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Tragic auto-focus - takes 10 hours to focus on A7SIII for both photo and video. It resembles more the Canon 50mm 1.8 than a modern Sony lens. Also, at 1.8, it’s not the clearest in terms of chromatic aberration - it has a purple outline in backlight on your subject.

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  • Steven Hades
    4
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

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    For 150€ it is the most value for money lens I have seen. It has good sharpness, has some lens aberration but with good lighting you can have excellent results. Its Bokeh is amazing and it is logical due to the 1.8f. In focus it is a bit noisy but for me it doesn't matter at all. The autofocus struggles to find its point sometimes especially when your Object is close but you find it quickly. It performs very nicely in low light conditions and produces very nice colors.

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  • Βασίλης Γκοτσούλιας
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I bought it on Black Friday for 159 Euros. It is worth every penny and more. It makes a little noise during the focusing process, which is not the fastest, especially in low light conditions.

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    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • Sakis_Tat
    4
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    We have and we say:
    1) The autofocus is slow.
    2) The color reproduction is quite good. Here I must say that compared to the Sigma 30mm, it had better reproduction. However, the Sigma is much superior in sharpness and autofocus.
    3) Nice bokeh, even at f 1.8, depending on the situation, it performs quite well.
    4) Very good price compared to performance. There are certainly much better options, but not at this price.
    The evaluation is based on use with the Sony a6300.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Acidity
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • xanthoulis
    4
    10 out of 12 members found this review helpful

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    Good lens with proper depth in several areas, beautiful bokeh and color with some deviations. That's where the difficulties begin, it's a good lens to start with, with a reasonable cost for what it offers. It doesn't have stabilization and the autofocus is relatively slow and noisy due to the protruding focusing barrel. I recommend using a hood permanently on it and a good recording system in a quiet environment.

    It has been tested on a7iii, a6300, and the legendary crop nex vg 30 with different focus speed settings. No golden ratio was found except in touch focus and face follow with good results.

    Value for money, yes, with a cost of a relatively good user experience, it's worth having in your bag.

    However, I hope I helped, but the actual use may vary from user to user.

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    • Noisy
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  • Panos_Dimopoulos83
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    With such a good price, you overlook the mediocre performance and the quite intense sound of the AF. It is worth it for everyday use and low budget.

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  • rizosplayz
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Amazing as a value for money for anyone who finds 50mm fruitful. Nowhere is it perfect but it is always above average. Look for it in the V.3 version though...

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  • Jeanskyline
    4
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    It is what we call "honest". If it was more expensive, I would say it's a waste of money, but for amateur use, it is excellent. The AF is indeed very slow and sometimes struggles to focus. However, the quality of the photos it produces is very good. Considering its good price, it is a lens that can be easily purchased and used in cases where fast AF is not required.

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    • Moderate noise
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  • nikosmjtzano
    4
    12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    I have done all the updates to it very sharp, almost no distortion or vignetting and minimal chromatic aberration, but its autofocus is bad, sometimes it does full hunting and never focuses especially in low light conditions. In the video with the Sony A7II, it simply never focuses, here even with the A6300, A6500 it is slow, in photos sometimes it performs well with continuous focus and good lighting.

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  • the image is super, but personally I think I should have gotten the 35mm instead of the 50mm

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    Honest for its price.

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  • 4
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    For the money, the lens is satisfactory

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  • 3
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    A mediocre 50mm lens.

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  • 4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    It is good for its price.
    The autofocus is terrible, even in bright environments.

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    • Weight
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    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
  • Verified purchase

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  • For the 140 euros you pay, it's just right.
    But you get what you pay for, don't complain about things that would make sense if it cost 300-400 euros.
    Yes, it has its issues with Autofocus, it's slow, gets confused and makes noise so you immediately have a problem with video, while in photography it has very strong Chromatic Aberration.
    However, for portraits and low-light scenarios, it does its job if you can "afford" to put up with the above.

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    0
  • Very good flashlight, if you complain about this one at such a good price, something is wrong with your skills and your mind, perfect flashlight

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  • At 200 euros, it is one of the best lenses in this price range. Very good portraits - that's what it's made for after all - performs very well in low light situations due to the 1.8, very nice bokeh. I don't like the autofocus at all, it is extremely slow. I have used Nikon and Canon, but I have never encountered such slow autofocus. However, I am willing to overlook it because of the photo quality I get. It does have noise, but personally it doesn't bother me because I don't shoot video.

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    0
  • Tragic auto-focus - takes 10 hours to focus on A7SIII for both photo and video. It resembles more the Canon 50mm 1.8 than a modern Sony lens. Also, at 1.8, it’s not the clearest in terms of chromatic aberration - it has a purple outline in backlight on your subject.

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    0
  • For 150€ it is the most value for money lens I have seen. It has good sharpness, has some lens aberration but with good lighting you can have excellent results. Its Bokeh is amazing and it is logical due to the 1.8f. In focus it is a bit noisy but for me it doesn't matter at all. The autofocus struggles to find its point sometimes especially when your Object is close but you find it quickly. It performs very nicely in low light conditions and produces very nice colors.

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Description & Specifications

50 mm prime lenses with a large aperture are an essential accessory for full-frame camera users, and this particular one is a top-tier and affordable choice. The optical design is state-of-the-art for high image quality, and the large maximum aperture of F1.8 can create impressive background defocus (bokeh). On APS-C format E-mount bodies, it provides equally high quality with an equivalent focal length of approximately 75 mm.

Realistic detail, texture, and gradation

The upgraded dual gauss optical configuration with an aspherical element minimizes spherical aberration and coma, for sharp, high-quality performance across the entire frame. The dual gauss design also reduces distortion and field curvature.

Dreamy bokeh with a large aperture prime lens

The large maximum aperture of F1.8 and the 7-blade circular aperture work together to create beautiful background defocus (bokeh) that makes subjects stand out. Placing a sharply focused subject in front of a smoothly defocused background is an essential technique for creating images with great depth.

DC Motor Focus

The new DC motor drive system has been carefully designed and implemented for optimal focusing accuracy and speed, as well as silent operation. This system offers the same smooth control of automatic and manual focusing. Note: The sound of the focusing motor may be recorded when shooting movies.

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Type
Standard
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Full Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.8
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
49 mm
Focal Length
50 mm
Weight
186 gr
Mount
Sony E
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (42)

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  2. 17
  3. 6
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  5. 1
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  • Xristos p.a

    Verified purchase

    For the 140 euros you pay, it's just right.
    But you get what you pay for, don't complain about things that would make sense if it cost 300-400 euros.
    Yes, it has its issues with Autofocus, it's slow, gets confused and makes noise so you immediately have a problem with video, while in photography it has very strong Chromatic Aberration.
    However, for portraits and low-light scenarios, it does its job if you can "afford" to put up with the above.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Very good flashlight, if you complain about this one at such a good price, something is wrong with your skills and your mind, perfect flashlight

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • g.poulakos
    4
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    At 200 euros, it is one of the best lenses in this price range. Very good portraits - that's what it's made for after all - performs very well in low light situations due to the 1.8, very nice bokeh. I don't like the autofocus at all, it is extremely slow. I have used Nikon and Canon, but I have never encountered such slow autofocus. However, I am willing to overlook it because of the photo quality I get. It does have noise, but personally it doesn't bother me because I don't shoot video.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • nick314
    3
    0 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Tragic auto-focus - takes 10 hours to focus on A7SIII for both photo and video. It resembles more the Canon 50mm 1.8 than a modern Sony lens. Also, at 1.8, it’s not the clearest in terms of chromatic aberration - it has a purple outline in backlight on your subject.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Steven Hades
    4
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    For 150€ it is the most value for money lens I have seen. It has good sharpness, has some lens aberration but with good lighting you can have excellent results. Its Bokeh is amazing and it is logical due to the 1.8f. In focus it is a bit noisy but for me it doesn't matter at all. The autofocus struggles to find its point sometimes especially when your Object is close but you find it quickly. It performs very nicely in low light conditions and produces very nice colors.

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
    • Noisy
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  • Βασίλης Γκοτσούλιας
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I bought it on Black Friday for 159 Euros. It is worth every penny and more. It makes a little noise during the focusing process, which is not the fastest, especially in low light conditions.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • Sakis_Tat
    4
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    We have and we say:
    1) The autofocus is slow.
    2) The color reproduction is quite good. Here I must say that compared to the Sigma 30mm, it had better reproduction. However, the Sigma is much superior in sharpness and autofocus.
    3) Nice bokeh, even at f 1.8, depending on the situation, it performs quite well.
    4) Very good price compared to performance. There are certainly much better options, but not at this price.
    The evaluation is based on use with the Sony a6300.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Acidity
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • xanthoulis
    4
    10 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Good lens with proper depth in several areas, beautiful bokeh and color with some deviations. That's where the difficulties begin, it's a good lens to start with, with a reasonable cost for what it offers. It doesn't have stabilization and the autofocus is relatively slow and noisy due to the protruding focusing barrel. I recommend using a hood permanently on it and a good recording system in a quiet environment.

    It has been tested on a7iii, a6300, and the legendary crop nex vg 30 with different focus speed settings. No golden ratio was found except in touch focus and face follow with good results.

    Value for money, yes, with a cost of a relatively good user experience, it's worth having in your bag.

    However, I hope I helped, but the actual use may vary from user to user.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color Quality
    • Acidity
    • Noisy
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  • Panos_Dimopoulos83
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    With such a good price, you overlook the mediocre performance and the quite intense sound of the AF. It is worth it for everyday use and low budget.

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
    • Noisy
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  • rizosplayz
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Amazing as a value for money for anyone who finds 50mm fruitful. Nowhere is it perfect but it is always above average. Look for it in the V.3 version though...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • Jeanskyline
    4
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    It is what we call "honest". If it was more expensive, I would say it's a waste of money, but for amateur use, it is excellent. The AF is indeed very slow and sometimes struggles to focus. However, the quality of the photos it produces is very good. Considering its good price, it is a lens that can be easily purchased and used in cases where fast AF is not required.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikosmjtzano
    4
    12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    I have done all the updates to it very sharp, almost no distortion or vignetting and minimal chromatic aberration, but its autofocus is bad, sometimes it does full hunting and never focuses especially in low light conditions. In the video with the Sony A7II, it simply never focuses, here even with the A6300, A6500 it is slow, in photos sometimes it performs well with continuous focus and good lighting.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • the image is super, but personally I think I should have gotten the 35mm instead of the 50mm

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    Honest for its price.

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  • 4
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    For the money, the lens is satisfactory

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  • 3
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    A mediocre 50mm lens.

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    • Color representation
    • Value for money
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    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
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  • 4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    It is good for its price.
    The autofocus is terrible, even in bright environments.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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    • Weight
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • For the 140 euros you pay, it's just right.
    But you get what you pay for, don't complain about things that would make sense if it cost 300-400 euros.
    Yes, it has its issues with Autofocus, it's slow, gets confused and makes noise so you immediately have a problem with video, while in photography it has very strong Chromatic Aberration.
    However, for portraits and low-light scenarios, it does its job if you can "afford" to put up with the above.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Very good flashlight, if you complain about this one at such a good price, something is wrong with your skills and your mind, perfect flashlight

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • At 200 euros, it is one of the best lenses in this price range. Very good portraits - that's what it's made for after all - performs very well in low light situations due to the 1.8, very nice bokeh. I don't like the autofocus at all, it is extremely slow. I have used Nikon and Canon, but I have never encountered such slow autofocus. However, I am willing to overlook it because of the photo quality I get. It does have noise, but personally it doesn't bother me because I don't shoot video.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Tragic auto-focus - takes 10 hours to focus on A7SIII for both photo and video. It resembles more the Canon 50mm 1.8 than a modern Sony lens. Also, at 1.8, it’s not the clearest in terms of chromatic aberration - it has a purple outline in backlight on your subject.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • For 150€ it is the most value for money lens I have seen. It has good sharpness, has some lens aberration but with good lighting you can have excellent results. Its Bokeh is amazing and it is logical due to the 1.8f. In focus it is a bit noisy but for me it doesn't matter at all. The autofocus struggles to find its point sometimes especially when your Object is close but you find it quickly. It performs very nicely in low light conditions and produces very nice colors.

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