Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens with Circular Polarizer Filter Kit

Complementing the lens itself, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens with Circular Polarizer Filter Kit from B&H bundles the normal-length prime with a 49mm circular polarizer filter.

• Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens

  A simple, bright, and lightweight normal prime, the FE 50mm f/1.8 from Sony is a versatile normal-length prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its sleek design makes it well-suited for everyday shooting, while the fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions as well as offers increased control over depth of field for selective focus imagery. The optical design incorporates one aspherical element to control spherical aberrations, an employs a double-gauss configuration in order to realize sharper, clearer image quality throughout the aperture range with reduced field curvature. A DC actuator is also employed to provide quick and precise autofocus performance that is also quiet to suit video recording applications. Additionally, a rounded seven-blade diaphragm is featured to render out-of-focus highlights with a smooth, circular appearance. Characterized by its straight-forward design, this go-to lens balances both ease of handling along with enhanced image quality.

  Normal-length 50mm prime lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 75mm equivalent focal length.

  Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also avails greater control over focus placement for working with shallow depth of field techniques.

  One aspherical element is incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.

  Double-gauss optical configuration helps to reduce field curvature and distortions for more consistent image quality from edge-to-edge.

  DC actuator motor offers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance to suit both stills and video applications.

  Metal bayonet offers increased durability and a solid feel when mounting the lens.

  Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

  UPC: 027242898653
• Hoya 49mm alpha Circular Polarizer Filter

  The Hoya 49mm alpha Circular Polarizer Filter helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. The light from the sun naturally becomes partially polarized due to reflecting off electrons in air molecules, causing the light to scatter into what appears as haze. A polarizing filter arranges, and filters, this directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of this light. This results in a noticeable reduction of glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces and an increase in the saturation of skies and foliage.
  
  A circular polarizer only differs from a linear polarizer in that it contains a quarter wave plane in addition to the linear polarizing filter. The addition of this quarter wave plane is to circularly polarize the linearly polarized light for the use of auto focus and exposure functions. Due to how the light is broken down and filtered with a linear polarizer, auto focus and exposure accuracy become skewed during use. When the light becomes circularly polarized, it permits the use of these functions.
  
  This filter is non-coated and has approximately 96% average light transmission. It is constructed from optical glass and precision milled aluminum frames.

  Helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.

  Polarizing filters arrange, and filter, directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of the light.

  Clears up haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.

  Strongest effect when used at a 90° angle from the sun.

  Circular polarizers are ideal for use with digital cameras and autofocus lenses where a linear polarizer will often disrupt auto exposure and focus features.

  Non-coated.

  Approximately 96% average light transmission.

  3 to 4x filter factor reduces exposure by 1.6 to 2 stops.

  Constructed from optical glass and precision milled aluminum frames.

  Plastic filter case for storage and transport.

  UPC: 024066056146