§ 03 Head to head

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS vs TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo

Sony 50mm f/1.8 focuses 9 cm closer. TTartisan 50mm f/1.8 is 46 g lighter.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better than the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo?

  • Focuses 9 cm closer (0.39 m vs 0.48 m)
  • Has optical image stabilization
  • Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)

Why is the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo better than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?

  • 46 g lighter (156 g vs 202 g)
  • Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
  • Newer design (2026 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
  • low-light For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification

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SpecificationSony E 50mm F1.8 OSSTTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo
Focal length50mm 50mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8 f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
FormatAPS-C Full frame
Weight202 g (0.45 lbs) 156 g (5.50 oz) ◆
Dimensions62 mm (diameter) x 62 mm (length) 51.5 x 61 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.39 m (15.35 inches) ◆0.48 m (18.90 inches)
Maximum magnification0.16x —
Image stabilizationYes ◆No
Weather sealingNo —
Aperture ringNo No
Aperture blades7 (circular) 7
Optical construction8 elements in 7 groups 12 elements / 8 groups
Filter size49 mm ◆52 mm
Lens mountSony E Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount
Released2012 2026
Price—$89 list price
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Sony
  • B · TTartisan
  • 62 × 62 mm
  • 61 × 51.5 mm

The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is 1 mm longer and 46 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

Sony a7 50mm macro
Sony a7 50mm macro by Jasrmcf
20250724 152856-009025-A7R4-ZSPX-Aff
20250724 152856-009025-A7R4-ZSPX-Aff by Harm vb
Cruces
Cruces by jvanjose_
Trafic
Trafic by jvanjose_
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
Video thumbnail for Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS review 1
Video thumbnail for Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS review 2
Video thumbnail for TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo review 1
Video thumbnail for TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo review 2
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS or the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo?
The TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo weighs 156 g, 46 g less than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS (202 g).
Which focuses closer, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS or the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo?
The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS focuses down to 0.39 m, against 0.48 m for the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo.
Do the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS and the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo have image stabilization?
Only the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has optical image stabilization.
Is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS or the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo better for portrait photography?
For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
Is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS or the TTartisan AF 50 mm f/1.8 Neo better for low-light shooting?
For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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