Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL50F18F
- SKU:
- 10111464
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
It’s ok
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It takes a little too long to get into focus than most lenses.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendget what you pay for
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You cant expect much for this price. feels cheap and its slow, verrrrrry slow....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Image quality
Worth it
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been able to capture amazing picture with this lens. It’s super easy to attach and I have noticed a huge difference in the quality of photos I capture and they now require minimal editing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dee15, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear this lens is working great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-05-24 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Price
great affordable prime
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this lens for a trip to Punta Cana. Did not want to spend a lot for a lens to take to the beach. that being said this lens performed great. Image quality was great . I used this on the sony A7. yes the focus is a little slower than the more expensive lenses but not enough to warrant not buying it and with the firmware update to 3.1 it was a non issue. others complain about the focus noise but for me it was a not an issue. I also used it for video and the results were stunning. This little gem is great for family photos vacation and the all around snap shots. If you take the time to learn its limitations one can really get great results. nice affordable prime with out breaking the bank.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Low light performance, Weight
Nifty 50
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this lens so much. More than I thought I’d ever use. Amazing for low lighting. Super light. This prime lens is definitely a must for any photographer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielA,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you've been getting a lot of use out of our SEL50F18F lens and that it exceeded your expectation. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.
If you have any specific questions or any suggestions for improvement, feel free to contact our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Price
A must have for beginners and casual users
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The 50mm is a great focal length for most photography and videography and is great for beginners to learn on. This lens offers excellent value for the price point and I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 2-13-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Weight
New lens
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my new lens! easy to use, not heavy. I like the luminosity.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MariluV, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are having a great time with this lens and loving its performance. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-12-24 Sony Social Support
I didn't like
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought for a Sony camera that I used on a trip but was not impressed so I returned it and the lens. you may like it, I don't know.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Image quality
One of my favorite sensors
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality!!! Its super easy to use! Perfect for portrait photos! I use it for everything, even landscape pictures
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
50mm 1.8
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would said that this lens would be good if you just started doing portrait photography. A good bang for your buck lens for sure.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jkwon,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a good lens for portrait photography. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 11-7-2024
Sony Social Support
- Cons mentioned:Autofocus
Affordable and Effective
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a wonderful little lens that gets the job done. Though I wish it could zoom, it works very well for me as an amateur photographer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PhotographyUser,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as affordable and effective lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 6-11-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Price
Affordable lens between 35 and 85mm
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice cheap lens. Gets job done. Never had problems. Got it for full body indoor portraits on full frame camera. 35mm is more comfortable, but this is OK too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with how the lens performed. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Beginner lens
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for a first prime lens for beginners! Sharp and great introduction into good lenses
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmilyL, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens is great as a first prime lens for beginners. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Highly recommend
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing lens for vlogging And pictures as well! Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MriamJ, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to hear this lens has been the perfect match with your camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Beginner Lens
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice lens for the price! Definitely a slower lens but other than that it takes really great portraits!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User445457, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear this lens is working great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-05-24 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Absolutely worth the money
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good picture for such price for full frame systems
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Serhii, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens produces good image quality. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Image qualityCons mentioned:Autofocus
CHEAP BUT GOOD 50mm!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to write a review about this lens to debunk some bad reviews about this Sony 50mm 1.8 lens. It is a good nifty fifty with good bokeh for $200. First, the autofocus is not bad at all, even in low light. It's a little slower than my Sony 85mm f1.8. Second, it's fairly sharp in autofocus. If you want very sharp photos, use flexible spot focus. You can also do manual focus, and the MF Assist will magnify your image for very sharp focusing! If you need better for pro work, you'll spend over a grand!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality
Perfect Lens at a Perfect Price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price this lens is unbeatable. It is surprisingly sharp and the depth of field is incredible. Awesome match with my a7rii. Check out this reveiw video I made about it for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOQARTh0dU
I would recommend this to a friend Must Read!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hesitant of the negative reviews I had to try the lens before I bought it. I could hear the lens move from across the room and def. noticed how slow it focused. It being so cheap and having no prime lens I figured I'd give it a shot since that was mainly the reason for the negative reviews. After doing a small photo shoot of some senior pictures I loved the quality but the insanely slow focus made the day go by long and frustrating to work with. Leaving me with my doubts I was ready to return the lens and wait til I had more money. THEN I updated my camera to version 3.10 and all the negatives are gone for me. The continuous focus actually works, while before it was nearly non existent. Every moving picture was a blur. and there's also auto focus feature now. I can't stop using this lens now!! I have ZERO complaints. And I will NOT return it!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Amazing
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Lense! Worth the investment. The photo is clear and stunning
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user426249,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an amazing lens that is worth investing with. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support