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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1669 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for the Price

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

    I would recommend this Lens for anyone who shoots portraits.

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

    Perfect

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

    One of the best options in it's price range at Best Buy

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

    Extended Lens

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

    This lens is going to take me places with the videos.

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

    Good lens!

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

    Love this lens, it is a must have lens. The nifty 50!

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

    AF not so great on A7ii.

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

    Looks great, but AF issues.. hunts for a long time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Lens for the cost.

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

    Great quality for the coast, only drawback is the AF speed.

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

    Works well

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

    This lens work well. Not quite what I was looking for but gets the job done.

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

    great everyday lens

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

    I bought this for everyday shooting and we love it.

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

    Lens

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

    Bias for Sony products only right to get the lens.

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

    Good photos but plastic

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

    I like the lens , only thing i dont like is that its plastic

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

    hmm .. i did't like it

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

    This is fe lens for full frame but only works very closeup (Portraits) and in dusk .. this is not the lens to use in hot sun, below average pictures of landscape. I dont recommend it to use with Sonya7rii, had to buy Zeiss 24to70mm next day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice lense for the price

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

    Feels like plastic but it well built. Perfect for portraits.

    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.

    Lens captures great pictures. Mounts quickly and great focus.

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

    Great First Lens

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

    50mm is a great lens for testing the waters of photography

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Issues with the focusing mechanism

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

    I didn’t really like this lens, The focus mechanism takes time to focus.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisD,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are sorry to hear that you are not impressed by this lens. We suggest you contact our phone support at 239-245-6360 so that we cane provide tips and suggestion on how to use this lens in its full potential.
      Regards,
      Larry 12-30-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sharp lens

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

    The lens takes sharp images but the auto focus is a bit slow.

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

    Great lense for portraits

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

    Great product for beginners. Takes great pictures.

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

    Good quality

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

    I really like how my pictures come out. Very good quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Understand the price now.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Focusing took way too long. Was not happy with this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello daviwayn1, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest feedback as it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-08-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good indoors and out.

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

    This lens is excellent for indoor and outdoor use.

    I would recommend this to a friend