Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL50F18F
- SKU:
- 10187842
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
to a friend
Great purchase!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great purchase. Thanks Best Buy. Buying all my lenses here
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AltonM, 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 a great purchase. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product. i’m very happy with this purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JairT, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/31/2025) Sony Social Support
Great lens for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the a7, so my review is based on my experience with that model. I agree with the multiple comments regarding the slow autofocus and the loud motor noise when focusing. The relatively cheap kit lens SEL2870 is far better than this F/1.8 lens in those two areas. However, I decided to keep this lens because it is SHARP and it is a F/1.8. I left my kit lens and my Zeiss SEL2470Z at home during a baseball game, and I was forced to get creative with this lens to take shots. Here are some ideas that worked somewhat well for me: 1- Slow autofocus - a) Use the DMF or S mode. If you use the continue autofocus, the lens might get into a vicious cycle of focusing and never truly focusing. b) Use Flex Spot (small or medium). If you use Wide area, the lens will try to focus in a wider area, and it may struggle finding focus. Help the lens, and tell the camera where to focus. 2- Loud motor a) This is an annoyance that makes its way to the video sound. The only way I found to make it workable is to do videos of subjects moving within the focus area. If the subject moves out of the focus area two things happen: 1) The subject gets blurred for a longer period than usual, 2) The motor noise will make its way to your video. I decided to keep this lens for low light shots, and avoid videos in most cases. The lens is sharp, and for the money I believe it is great.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Lens!!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I honestly disagree with the reviews on this lens... I love the f1.8 capability and the fact it takes great quality pictures! If I would have to get any lens that shoots good and doesn't hurt my pocket this is a must have!!!
I would recommend this to a friendSharp images
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it! Very sharp pictures! Would recommend to anyone looking to capture sharp pictures.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaP,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We are happy to hear you love our lens and it's giving you sharp pictures. Your recommendation also means a lot to us.
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle 10-8-2023
Sony Social Support
Great starter lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall great lens for price. A little bit on the hazy side but with editing the pictures look better. spending extra money on better lens would be better but this is a great starter lens.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaR,
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 6-19-2025
Sony Social Support
Awesome
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality sharp image great for portrait photography
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanielG, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/5/2025) Sony Social Support
Best cheapest lens out there
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a really amazing lens for someone who likes shooting in dark and wants close up portraits. It really performs with that f/1.8 . Just get it I would say. Best and cheapest lens out there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Milan, 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 enjoying this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 06-7-25 Sony Social Support
Nifty Fifty
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Nifty Fifty.. what can I say. A must in anyone’s collection!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FADiSHOTiT,
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 love this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 9-22-2025
Sony Social Support
Nice lens, looks good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The lens is kinda noisy, but the after shot is so good. It makes you not mind it so much. The camera also looks smaller with it on. Which is a plus
I would recommend this to a friendEveryday lens
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great everyday lens for travel and street photography
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosephL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear this lens has been a great asset to your everyday adventures. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-27-25 Sony Social Support
Great Lens for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time buying a macro lens and I love. Customer Service at Best Buy did a great job helping me out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErikR, 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 loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-16-25 Sony Social Support
Awesome lens!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens but keep in mind that you do have to stand very far from the object you’re shooting. Gives a blurry / dreamy background and takes super great, high quality photos!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Shannon, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/9/2025) Sony Social Support
Great nifty fifty
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this as my first full frame lens for my Sony A7M2. I purchased at a discount because it was an open box, but there wasn't anything wrong cosmetically or mechanically. I use mine for portrait work: fast at f1.8, light weight and sharp for a great price. Only gave it 4 stars because the autofocus can be slow at times/hunt but it's not terrible.
I would recommend this to a friendCamera Lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is amazing, the pictures look so clear and very good quality daytime or at night.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AraV, 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 enjoying the quality of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-20-25 Sony Social Support
Good for portrait
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good lens, image quality is really goog. For videos where subjects move a lot I will not recomend because of poor speed when focusing For none moving objects photography I like it and will recomend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hansel, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/25/2025) Sony Social Support
Must have lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality photos......plus a 1.8 aperture with good background blur
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SaulV, 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 loving the quality you are getting from this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support
Very good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very satisfied. It is affordable and suitable for everyday use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlekseyB, 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 satisfied with the quality of this lens for your everyday adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support
Great for beginners
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love that it’s super compact and great for beginners!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonM, 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 loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-4-25 Sony Social Support
Amazing Lens, Amazing Price.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The lens performed well according to my expectation. It produced quality images and amazing bokehs. And most of all it's cheap.
I would recommend this to a friend