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.
Great zoom lense at a reasonable price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The lense is VERY good at a greater zoom while not costing your entire arm for a more telescopic and heavier lense. It is a lot more mobile than expected and I didn't have any arm fatigue after a 4 hour shoot on a boat.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Nikolai, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great prime lens you have! One of the best in our line. We are glad your are enjoying your lens. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (2/18/2025) Sony Social Support.
Great Lens, No Regrets!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Lens. Used it at a baby shower and it worked flawlessly. Colors are true and crisp. Images are sharp. AF is good. Bokeh is on point. Well worth the money. Construction is good, and as expected for the price range. Love how lightweight it is. Easy walk around lens. Hood is longer than I would like, but aside from that there are no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SolomonT,
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 9-13-2024
Sony Social Support
A very good starter lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm using it with my Sony A7Cii. It takes great shots, and I'm very happy with the result for the price I paid.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RashD, 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support
Fantastic lens!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this lens with a Sony a7 III mirrorless camera. That came with a Sony FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens. Let me tell you, that kit lens is NOTHING compared to this 50mm f/1.8 lens. Obviously, there is some zoom in that kit lens, but it does not take sharp pictures like this little guy does. Super crisp and detailed shots! You will not regret buying this lens! It takes great landscape shots as well as superb portraits! The bokeh is really nice. Highly recommended! And especially for the price. DO IT! BUY IT!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gawby,
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 find our lens fantastic to use and worth purchasing. 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
1-8-2023
Sony Social Support
Works perfect!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It functions like it’s brand new. No scratches or marks. It’s a great buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello HannahM, 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support
Portraits
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m Really happy with the performance of this lens and the portraits it produces.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TullyP,
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 are really happy with how this lens performs. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 5-22-2025
Sony Social Support
50mm f1.8
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect all around lens, good for anyone looking to get into photography
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JeremyR, 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Great lens for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great lens with excellent build quality for the price when compared to the Zeiss, which takes sharper pictures but it does cost a lot more. I added a picture I took with this lens using my A7II.
I would recommend this to a friend Must have lens in your kit
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing photo quality with f1.8 love the sharpness and performance of the lens , must have lens in your kit
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KaranpreetS, 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 (3/29/2025) Sony Social Support
Number one Profesioanl Lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is must have lens for any photographer. Its small quick and sharp aaand chip :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tigran,
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 very impressed with the performance of this 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 10-18-2023
Sony Social Support
Great lens
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love this lens. I use this for my dog business Epicmonsterbullies.com Picture quality is absolutely amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicholS,
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 this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 2-25-2025
Sony Social Support
Nifty fifty for Sony E-Mount!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What can I say? It’s a nifty fifty. The picture quality is great for how cheap it is. It’s also super compact so it’s great for travel or street photography. It’s a fixed 50mm focal length so you will have to move around to get the composition you want, but that in the end makes you a better photographer I believe.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardM,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on the Sony 50mm f1.8 lens. We're glad to hear that you found the picture quality to be excellent, especially considering its affordability. The compact design is indeed a convenient feature for travel or street photography, allowing for easy portability.
Regarding the fixed 50mm focal length, We understand that it may require some adjustments and movement to achieve the desired composition. However, you see this as an opportunity to improve your photography skills, and we agree that being more intentional and adaptable in your shooting can certainly make you a better photographer.
If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Sony 50mm f1.8
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent lens for a beginner. I love the aperture with the 1.8, it really makes the focal person stand out from its background.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marcusd0619, 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 and its bokeh ability. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-16-25 Sony Social Support
Best purchase I made
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My expectations were blown away! It is very clear and focused really well when I am shooting videos!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CjI1, 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 it exceeded your expectations. 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
Love it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the first lens I purchased for my Sony A7iii and it awesome. The price is great and its very versatile.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Holley,
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 great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 1-25-2025
Sony Social Support
Decent starter Prime
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I actually really like this lens for the price. It's a great beginner prime. Images are reasonably sharp and bokeh is good. I shoot on a Sony A6400 so there is a 1.5x crop from my APSC sensor but Images are still outstanding with this lens. However, focusing can be slow to find the subject. Another reason for the 4 stars is the lens has some green or purple color fringing in images. This isn't much of an issue because I can remove most in post. I still highly recommend this lens for beginners.
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 share your experience and your honest feedback as it will help us make improvements and possible changes to our lenses. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn
Bokeh and sharpness on lens are amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great bang for buck and a very good upgrade from the kit lens on an a6000. The locked on 50mm plus cropped sensor 1.5x gives it a 75mm look to it. Tricky to get shots since you have to stand further away from subject but the sharpness for the price can’t be beat. I feel like this is almost a 85mm lens with the zoom I get, but like I said the picture that come out of this lens are crispy clear! The bokeh effect on this lens also looks amazing!!
I would recommend this to a friendSony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think it’s a great lens. I love photography and mainly do it as a hobby and these lenses are perfect for traveling and being on the go. It’s definitely worth it for its price point :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi axcummings, 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 5-15-2024 Sony Social Support
Must have Prime Lens!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very sharp results that don't cost an arm and leg! If you are looking for cheaper lenses, this is a must-have prime lens.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CherrymaeF,
Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear you are loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-13-24 Sony Social Support
Phenomenal!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You can never go wrong with this lens, especially coming from Sony! Amazing bokeh, amazing lowlight, amazing practicality..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mario,
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 12-3-2024
Sony Social Support
