The Sony SEL50F18.AE 50 mm f/1.8 Self-Portrait Lens is a wide aperture lens with a fixed focal length that makes it absolutely ideal for portraits & general photography using Sony E-mount compact system cameras. Large maximum aperture You'll achieve bright, high-resolution portraits with this great purpose-designed SEL50-F18.AE Lens. Thanks to its big f/1.8 maximum aperture, you can achieve compelling atmosphere in h&-held portrait shots without needing to use flash in dim light. This large seven-blade aperture also gives you the facility to create beautifully smooth background defocus effects (also called bokeh), lending a more flattering presentation to portrait subjects. High-quality lens design Optical Steady Shot is included to provide excellent image stabilisation for the Sony SEL-50F18.AE 50 mm Lens, so every shot is clear & sharp. Use high-speed autofocus to let the lens take accurate control for you, or assume control with its direct manual focus control. The lens' unique design & arrangement of nine lens elements in eight groups works to minimise distortion & reduce chromatic aberration, so lines & colours are vivid & true. Versatile lens performance The Sony SE-L50F1-8.AE f/1.8 Lens offers a silent focusing mechanism that is especially effective & works perfectly during movie recording, giving you more flexibility to achieve high-grade results. It offers a stylish design with a high quality aluminium alloy finish on barrel, & its light & easy to carry for shooting in all kinds of situations. Choose the Sony SEL50F18.AE 50 mm f/1.8 Self-Portrait Lens for your Sony E-mount compact system camera & really see the benefits in your portrait photography.