Vivitar 50mm f/2 Prime Lens for Sony E Mount
The Vivitar 50mm f/2 is a 50mm f/2 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Vivitar 50mm f/2 Prime Lens for Sony E Mount
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Lens Overview — Vivitar 50mm f/2
Key Features — Vivitar 50mm f/2
50mm f/2 Prime: A standard focal length with a reasonably wide maximum aperture, suitable for everyday shooting, street photography, and portraits.
Sony E Mount Native: Designed specifically for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras, ensuring a direct, adapter-free fit.
Full Frame Coverage: Projects an image circle that covers full frame sensors, so the lens can be used on both full frame and APS-C Sony E mount bodies without vignetting.
Manual Focus Only: No autofocus motor is included, making this lens best suited for photographers comfortable with manual focus technique.
Lightweight 170g Build: At just 170g, the lens adds minimal weight to your kit, keeping your setup compact and portable.
49mm Filter Thread: A common filter thread size that makes it easy and affordable to use filters you may already own.
Lens Specifications — Vivitar 50mm f/2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
Description — Vivitar 50mm f/2
The Vivitar 50mm f/2 Prime Lens for Sony E Mount is a manual focus standard prime weighing just 170g, making it an easy addition to any mirrorless kit. Built around a 50mm focal length in the standard range, it offers a maximum aperture of f/2 for available light photography and creative depth of field control. The lens is designed with full frame coverage, so it performs across the full Sony E mount camera lineup.
A 49mm filter thread makes it simple to use with polarizers, ND filters, and other common accessories. There is no autofocus and no image stabilization on this lens, so it is best suited to photographers who are comfortable with or actively enjoy manual focus shooting. Compatible exclusively with Sony E mount mirrorless cameras, this prime is a compact and lightweight option for those looking to explore manual focus photography on the Sony platform.
Pros — Vivitar 50mm f/2
- ✓Lightweight build at just 170g keeps the overall kit portable and easy to handle
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2 provides a reasonably wide opening for available light shooting and subject separation
- ✓Full frame coverage means the lens works across the entire Sony E mount lineup without cropping concerns
Cons — Vivitar 50mm f/2
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus support, which may limit usability for fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld shooting in low light requires careful technique
- ✗Compatible exclusively with Sony E mount — not usable on other camera systems without an adapter
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