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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 value

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

    I was very happy with the price. I am delighted with the fstop and the lens

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

    A Must Have

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

    This is without a doubt my go-to lens. A must have for any photographer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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

    great lens for the price!

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

    great lens for portrait photography! The low f stop makes it good in low light conditions.

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

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice Lens to shoot with can’t wait to get it out side

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

    Not bad for a cheaper lense

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good lens for the Sony A7iii. Can be very loud and the auto focus misses sometimes but all around it’s a good nifty 50.

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

    Best lens

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

    Seriously love this lens! Makes me feel like I’m a professional photographer

    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

    Lens

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

    Perfect lens to add to the photography wheel house. Awesome Sony product and good price.

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

    I wouldn’t keep it if it were free.

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

    If you’re not counting on AF to work this is the lens for you. There’s a reason it’s always discounted. A shame because the similar 35mm 1.8 is great.

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

    Prime prime

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

    Great starter prime lens for the price! You won’t be disappointed with this purchase.

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

    Gets the job done

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

    Great really it is I purchased this wide angel and it gets the job done

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy lens!

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

    Love using this lens on my Sony Alpha 7iii! The depth of field is amazing!

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

    Sony 50mm f1.8

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

    Good prime lens for my sony aplha 7 r 4 . Lens quality is ok as expected for sony basic lens.

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

    you need this lens in your collection

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

    one of my favorite lenses. Sharp images and awesome for portrait photography.

    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

    Nifty fifty

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

    Awesome lens for the price! Nice and sharp for portraits.

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

    Good lens for cost

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

    Great lens and easy to use can't wait to compare to 85mm so standby. Used on a73

    I would recommend this to a friend