Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL50F18F
- SKU:
- 5169400
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 have good things to say about the image quality, price, ease of use, low light performance, weight, and size of the FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens. Many appreciate its affordability and how lightweight and compact it is. However, some customers note that the autofocus could be improved, and some have mentioned that it produces some noticeable noise. The lens is generally well-regarded for its performance and value.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
1.8 aperture is good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a really cool lens. Extremely sharp and you can see the depth of field in the picture easily.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SukruG,
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 loved it and found it as a really cool lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 8-27-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Excellent quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this lense it makes the picture quality so much better than the kit lense that came with the camera Sony A5000
I would recommend this to a friend looks good, works great!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.purchased the open box lens (in excellent condition) and it's great! It fits perfectly with my ZV-E10. It came packaged in a small box, looked good, no damages, and works well! No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RachC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18 lens. We're glad to hear that you're very happy and satisfied with your new lens. Your satisfaction 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 10-29-2023
Sony Social Support
Lenes
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the lenses its mu favorite one to use of all
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Samuel, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens. Definitely one of the best! We are happy that 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 (12/13/2025) Sony Social Support
Sony 50mm 1.8 lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.started my photography carrier in 2022 and this lens has helped me a lot. especially in low light situation, this is always my Go to lens. highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BlaiseM,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy using our product and highly recommend it. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
2-14-2024
Sony Social Support
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These lens is amazing, I took many photos with it and the quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CardenT,
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 an amazing lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-5-2024
Sony Social Support
Love my close ups
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing lens for my content creating and close up shots. Does an excellent image focusing for a blurry background so that you are the main subject for your videos and vlogging.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestConsole,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to hear that you're very happy and satisfied with our product. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
12-3-2023
Sony Social Support
Great lens and great price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens for my Sony A7IV. Portraits or landscape doesn’t matter it does a great job.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sheriffdeputy,
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 9-10-2024
Sony Social Support
A must-have prime
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If your going to spend at a minimum of $1300.00 for a Sony Alpha Camera then make sure you set aside some money for the lenses. This prime lense creates beautiful bokeh. With a low aperture and crystal clear and fast auto-focus. A must have for any camera bag!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, and for choosing Sony. Amy (Sony Social Support)
Lenses
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome lenses I definitely recommend pictures comes out crisp
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LouisL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Glad you are happy with the Sony FE 50mm. If you have any questions and concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. - Edward (11/9/2024) Sony Social Support.
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Compact, lightweight lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While certainly not the quickest focusing lens, it is a great compact, lightweight lens to throw in your bag ans have just in case. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend My favorite lens
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent lens for out of focus shots and videos, I use it for my YouTube videos, I recommend that you have it in your lens collection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Iris,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it excellent to use. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
4-14-2024
Sony Social Support
Great starter lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve always been told that getting a prime lens is a game changer and that is the truth this land is a great lane to start with on the cheaper side as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kylan, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are enjoying this lens are your started lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 02-03-24 Sony Social Support
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I shot 50 1.8 on canon dslr for awhile and recently made the switch to mirrorless and this is definitly a cheap good starter lens. Package came in good quality and lens was perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI CalebH, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens and that you've found it to be worth its value. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-03-23 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Decent lens, slow focus
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm a Nikon guy, but i bought a Sony for traveling. I was just going to use the kit lens with my A7II for everything but i know there will be situations where i want to shoot in low light and the kit 28-70 wont work. Price: It's a little expensive. $250 is more expensive than the Nikon G, Nikon D or Canon EF 50mm equivalents Quality: The lens is sharp. On par with the others. Focus is somewhat slow compared to the other systems. Focus in LOW light is pretty terrible. I was shooting an engagement at the blue hour and towards the end I was shooting at 1250 ISO and it couldn't focus anymore. There really aren't any alternatives. Sony is still working on building their lens arsenal. 55mm Zeiss is one option but i would never pay nearly $1000 for a 50mm F1,8 Sony just announced at 50 f2.8 Macro that sounds interesting but thats still a F2.8 not F1.8.
I would recommend this to a friend Nifty fifty
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent lens. I’m a videographer and this lens is perfect for shooting interviews.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MATMAN1701, 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 has been perfect for your work and that it has become a staple in your arsenal. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-30-24 Sony Social Support
- Cons mentioned:Autofocus, Noise
Good For the Money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have migrated to the full frame A7ii from an a6000 ad\nd loved the 50mm for that camera. So I anticipated the same great lens for the full frame... not so..... this lens hunts when in auto focus and is quite noisy...... The lens for the a6000 is a great deal! This lens is not in the same league as the 4/3rds lens ..... but for the price I will keep it.....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend great
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great cheap lens, easy to use very compact. focus a bit slow and noisy but it gets the job down considering how old this lens is
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kevinkevin,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it great to buy. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
4-9-2024
Sony Social Support
One of the best cheapest camera lens!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this lens. It’s the cheapest Sony lens in the market. This might have a slow focus motor but if you know how to work around it, it’s ni problem at all. Love the photos this lens can make.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kulafu,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're delighted to hear that you're happy with your choice. At Sony, we strive to offer high-quality products at affordable prices.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Excellent, but could focus closer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had this lens for a while now and it’s optical quality and focusing are very excellent. An updated model that focuses closer would be a welcome choice. No complaints, does the job.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MisterBigDave,
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 excellent lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support