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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G

The third of Sony's 2021 compact G-prime trio — solid, sharp and well sealed. Generally seen as the 'safe, competent' option in the lineup, slightly less distinctive than its 24mm and 40mm siblings but a strong everyday-carry standard prime.

Starting from
£629 new
Average price across retailers: ~£629
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Value & Depreciation
£630
Launch price
→
£629
Today
=
0%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £0/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
68.0mm diameter × 45.0mm length
Weight
174g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Dual XD Linear Motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.18x
Min. Focus Distance
0.35m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.1
Street
7.8
Travel
6.6
Wedding & Events
6.8
Filmmaking
7.0
Documentary
7.3
Landscape
6.7
Casual
7.2
Food
5.6
Architecture
6.1
Astrophotography
5.5
Underwater
5.8
✅ Great For
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Street 7.8 Strong on portability, focal length and optical quality.
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Documentary 7.3 Strong on focal length, video handling and optical quality.
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Casual 7.2 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money. A sharp, weather-sealed everyday 50mm at a fraction of GM size and weight.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 5.5 Held back by focal length and distance scale.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 50mm f/2.5 G