Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Review

April 30, 2021 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is a fast standard prime lens for Sony's new 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 55mm offers an extra-bright F1.8 maximum aperture, 9-blade circular aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 55mm the perfect partner for the Sony A7/7R cameras? Read our Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA review to find out...

Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE

The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE is a fast and affordable standard prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £449, is the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE review to find out...

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN

The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN is an interesting new standard prime lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Is this the perfect everyday companion for your Sony Alpha camera? Find out by reading our detailed Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN review...

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount is a very fast standard prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. Priced at £599.99 / $949.99, read our Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount review to find out if it's the best 50mm lens for Sony shooters...

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM

The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is a brand new fast prime lens for full-frame and APS-C Sony SLT cameras. Offering an ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 and weather-sealed construction is this a must-have lens for A99/A77 users? Read our Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM review to find out...

Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a very compact and lightweight prime lens for full-frame e-mount mirrorless cameras that offers a rather unique view of the world. Slotting in between the traditional 35mm and 50mm focal lengths, this 40mm optic somehow does the job of both whilst also being appealingly well-built and fully-featured. Read our in-depth Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G review to find out if it's worth adding one to your camera-bag...

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...

Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a brand new, ultra-fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.2 in a relatively compact and lightweight design, is this premium lens really worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM review to find out...

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is an affordable new macro lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Read our expert Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...

Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA

The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is billed as the ultimate standard prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £1500 / $1500, is the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA worth considering? Read our Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA review to find out...

Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF

The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF is an ultra-fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The weather-sealed Opera 50mm F1.4 lens features 15 optical elements in 9 groups and an ultrasonic focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocusing. Priced at £879 / $949, read our in-depth Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF now...

Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T*

The Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* is a premium standard prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 50mm offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture, 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* review now...