{"product_id":"viltrox-af-50mm-f2-point-0-air-sony-fe","title":"Viltrox AF 50mm f\/2.0 Air Lens Sony E Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Viltrox AF 50mm f\/2.0 Air for Sony E-mount is a lightweight full-frame standard prime designed for everyday photography. With a natural 50mm field of view and a compact build, it’s suited to a wide range of subjects from portraits and street scenes to general day-to-day shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts f\/2.0 aperture provides balanced subject separation and reliable low-light performance, while the STM autofocus motor delivers quiet, accurate focusing. A refined optical design helps maintain clarity and contrast across the frame, making it a practical, dependable option for both stills and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony E-mount photographers wanting a lightweight everyday lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet and travel photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners looking for a simple, reliable prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid shooters working across stills and video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-frame 50mm standard prime for Sony E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design (approx. 205g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/2.0 aperture for depth control and low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM autofocus motor with quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 elements in 9 groups with ED, HR and aspherical elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal focusing design for stable handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.51m minimum focus distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXIF data transmission support\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm standard focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivers a natural perspective similar to human vision, making it suitable for portraits, street photography and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.0 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides enough depth control to separate subjects cleanly without overly shallow focus, keeping images practical and usable across varied scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTM autofocus motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers quiet, responsive autofocus, suitable for both stills and video, particularly in quieter environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOptical construction (13 elements in 9 groups)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporates ED, high refractive index and aspherical elements to reduce aberrations, maintain contrast and improve clarity across the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal focusing system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeps the lens length constant during focusing, helping maintain balance when used handheld or on gimbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt just 205g and a short barrel length, it’s easy to carry and comfortable for extended shooting sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens focuses on portability and consistent performance. 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