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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1737 reviews

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Customers regard the FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras highly for its image quality, affordable price, ease of use, low light performance, and compact size and weight. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the autofocus speed and the level of noise it produces. Overall, the lens seems to be well-received for its optical qualities and user-friendliness.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The nifty fifty is a great lens. Great bokeh effect with very crips pictures. I highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a must have lens for the Sony mirrorless.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Now that I've had an opportunity to lens, it performed well above what I expected. I strongly recommend for Sony mirrorless users!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid 50mm

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Compared to the canon 50mm i think this one is better. I used to have a 6D mark ii, paired with the 50mm 1.8, i shot ALL my portraits on that lens and the quality was immaculate however, this one is better. Many said but the zeiss one, however for instagram photos, for prints for people, this does the job and more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Price is good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Might as well get a wide lens instead it zooms everything in.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bojoj, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear this was not the right lens you were looking for. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 3-12-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for Sony Alpha AIII

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens adds to the camera smoothly offers great flexibility in my photography

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best full frame lenses

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This should be one of the first lenses you purchase & keep in your inventory. You'll go through lots of different lenses but you'll always want to keep this around. "Zoom" with your feet you can use this for street, portrait & even landscape. Not bad for macro (not great, either).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality lens. I love it and recommend it for anyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Portrait lens

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for photos about 15 feet away. Like portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A bit disappointed. Not exactly what I was hoping for. Wasn’t entirely all I hoped for

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lenz

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great extra asset to my growing arsenal. I really enjoy the depth I get with this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great addition to any bag

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens after moving over to Sony mirrorless bodies from Nikon DSLR's. I loved the Nikon version, so figured this was a no brainer. And, it performs much better than the Nikon version did. I love this lens. It's not the sharpest glass in the world, or the fastest, but it is reliable and affordable and does really well in low light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50 mm

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfect like new ! I will buying again thanks .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent portrait lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I purchased the Sony A6000, I found the stock lens as very lack-luster as you had no real control over the lens. I was recommended this lens from a friend and after testing it out in a Best Buy store, I bought it that same day. I am not only impressed with the photo quality, but this lens does amazing things with video. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a prime lens it performs well above my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MadTitan, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL50F18F lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meets your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lenses

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this lenses with the Sony A7III camera on a a deal in August. So far it's going good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens! I use it for portraits and I love the way it makes the photograph look.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Arrived quickly Exactly what I needed and wanted. Will be perfect for portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definite upgrade from kit lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I decided to buy this over the kit lens. I think it amounted to $50 more than if I had bought the camera with the kit lens and it was well worth it! If you want to take full advantage of your Sony Cameras, buy this over the kit lens. You won’t regret it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using this on an a5000. The autofocus has trouble and is slow, but the pictures are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always on point!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best for portraits shots and reaching that depth of field. Love this nifty fifty!!

    I would recommend this to a friend