SongRaw Moonlit 50mm F/1.2

Standard prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· April 2025
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· SONGRAW FE 1.2/50Moonlit
Class:
· Ultra-fast full-frame standard prime lens
· Professional model (Top class)

Sample photos (8)

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/800 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/1000 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/4000 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 125, 1/3200 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/3200 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/6400 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

ILCE-7RM5 @ ISO 100, 1/640 sec. 50mm F/1.2. SongRaw

F/1.2

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	50mm
Speed:	F/1.2
Lens construction:	15 elements in 10 groups
	2 ASPH
	Internal focusing (IF)
Mount:	Sony E
Diagonal angle of view:	46.8° (35mm full frame)
On Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	76.5mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	31.6°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Number of blades:	13 (thirteen)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.52m
Magnification ratio:	1:7.7
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Stepping motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - MF
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Determined by the camera
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS):
Built-in OIS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	900g (mount not specified)
Maximum diameter x Length:	<No data>
Weather sealing:	Dust-proof and water-resistant barrel
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 72mm
Lens hood:	Bayonet-type round
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

A large, heavy, ultra-fast standard lens with an optical design (15 elements in 10 groups) that rivals zoom lenses. A flagship model, which is primarily intended to demonstrate the optical capabilities of the new, previously unknown manufacturer SongRaw, and for this reason is not always practical. (One of the commentators on DPReview joked that the next lens will be the SongJpeg 50/1.8. Well, as they say, there's only a grain of truth in every joke)

Judging by the sample photos provided by the manufacturer, the Moonlit 50/1.2 is primarily positioned as a portrait lens. However, this is not surprising: with a weight of 900g, it is unlikely that any photography enthusiast would dare to take this standard lens with them on a walk or as the only lens for travel photography. As for portrait photography, shooting in this genre is facilitated by the lens speed, which makes possible a shallow depth of field and a very smooth, eye-pleasing background blur. When stopping down, 13 aperture blades will keep the out-of-focus highlight's a more rounded shape. Night photography enthusiasts will also appreciate the maximum speed of this lens, as it does not require raising the ISO too high.

The lens is equipped with a stepping motor to ensure quiet and fast automatic focusing. The closest focusing distance is only 0.52m. In practice, when shooting portraits (head and shoulders / head and chest), focusing distances of 1.5-2m are considered optimal. The maximum magnification is only 1:7.7, so you shouldn't count on shooting small objects close-up.

The lens accepts large 72mm screw-type filters and comes with a large round bayonet-type lens hood.

The Sony E mount version will be released first, with Nikon Z and Leica L mount versions to follow later.

Lenses with similar focal length

■Sony E mount (20)
7Artisans AF 50mm F/1.8 • ⌀62		2024 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Slower · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.52m) · Much lighter (424g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (62mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Meike AF 50mm F/1.8 STM • ⌀58		2024 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Slower · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.63m vs 0.52m) · Much lighter (382g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Meike AF 55mm F/1.8 Pro STM • ⌀58		2024 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Narrower angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.55m vs 0.52m) · Much lighter (364g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Samyang AF 50mm F/1.4 FE • ⌀67 akaRokinon AF 50mm F/1.4 FE	Pro	2016 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2016) · Slightly slower · Simpler optical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Lighter (585g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Samyang AF 45mm F/1.8 FE • ⌀49 akaRokinon AF 45mm F/1.8 FE		2019 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2019) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Simpler optical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (162g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Samyang AF 50mm F/1.4 FE II • ⌀72 akaRokinon AF 50mm F/1.4 FE II	Pro	2021 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (2021) · Slightly slower · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (420g vs 900g) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 45mm F/2.8 DG [DN] \| C • ⌀55		2019 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2019) · Wider angle of view · Much slower · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.24m vs 0.52m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (235g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 50mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2018) · Slightly slower · Floating element system · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.6 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor instead of Stepping motor · Not weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 50mm F/1.4 DG DN \| A • ⌀72	Pro	2023 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.8 vs 1:7.7) · High-response Linear Actuator instead of Stepping motor · Lighter (660g vs 900g) · Fluorine coating NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 50mm F/2 DG [DN] \| C • ⌀58		2023 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Slower · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.9 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (345g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 50mm F/1.2 DG DN \| A • ⌀72	Pro	2024 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.2 vs 1:7.7) · High-response Linear Actuator instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (740g vs 900g) · Fluorine coating NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 55mm F/1.8 ZA [SEL55F18Z] • ⌀49		2013 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2013) · Narrower angle of view · Slower · Simpler optical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.14 vs 1:7.7) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (281g vs 900g) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 [SEL50F18F] • ⌀49		2016 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2016) · Slower · Simpler optical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.14 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (186g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE ZEISS Planar T* 50mm F/1.4 ZA SSM [SEL50F14Z] • ⌀72	Pro	2016 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (2016) · Slightly slower · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:7.7) · Ring Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (778g vs 900g) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE 50mm F/1.2 GM [SEL50F12GM] • ⌀72	Pro	2021 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (2021) · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:7.7) · XD Linear Motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (778g vs 900g) · Fluorine coating NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE 50mm F/2.5 G [SEL50F25G] • ⌀49		2021 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2021) · Much slower · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:7.7) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Much lighter (174g vs 900g) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony FE 50mm F/1.4 GM [SEL50F14GM] • ⌀67	Pro	2023 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.41m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · XD Linear Motor instead of Stepping motor · Much lighter (516g vs 900g) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Viltrox AF 50mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2020 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2020) · Discontinued · Slower · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.55m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (350g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 50mm F/2 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀58		2025 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Slower · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.51m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.09 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (205g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Yongnuo 50mm F/1.8 DF DSM • ⌀58		2021 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2021) · Slower · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (395g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE

■Sony E mount (13) · APS-C
Brightin Star AF 50mm F/1.4 • ⌀58	Pro	2023 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · APS-C · Slightly slower · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.52m) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (450g vs 900g) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Meike AF 55mm F/1.4 STM • ⌀52	Pro	2024 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · APS-C · Slightly slower · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.61m vs 0.52m) · Much lighter (286g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
SG-Image AF 55mm F/1.8 STM • ⌀58		2024 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · APS-C · Slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.60m vs 0.52m) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (365g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sigma 56mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀55	Pro	2018 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2018) · APS-C · Slightly slower · Simpler optical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.4 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (280g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sirui Sniper AF 56mm F/1.2 • ⌀58	Pro	2023 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · APS-C · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (11 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.60m vs 0.52m) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (422g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Sony E 50mm F/1.8 OSS [SEL50F18] • ⌀49		2011 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2011) · APS-C · Slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · No focus mode selector · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (202g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
TTArtisan AF 56mm F/1.8 ED • ⌀52		2024 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · APS-C · Slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.52m) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (233g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Tokina atx-m 56mm F/1.4 E / X • ⌀52	Pro	2021 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2021) · APS-C · Slightly slower · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.60m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (315g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Viltrox AF 56mm F/1.4 ED IF STM • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2020) · APS-C · Slightly slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.60m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (290g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 56mm F/1.7 ED IF STM • ⌀52		2024 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · APS-C · Slower · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.55m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.09 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (170g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Yongnuo 56mm F/1.4 DA DSM WL • ⌀58	Pro	2024 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · APS-C · Slightly slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 13) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.60m vs 0.52m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:9.09 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (375g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Yongnuo 50mm F/1.8 DA DSM [II] • ⌀49		2023 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · APS-C · Slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.14 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (134g vs 900g) · Lens barrel is not weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Yongnuo 50mm F/1.8 DA DSM • ⌀49		2020 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2020) · APS-C · Slower · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Does not have aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 13) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.52m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.14 vs 1:7.7) · No focus mode selector · Much lighter (146g vs 900g) · Not weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE