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
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Customers are saying
Customers admire the excellent image quality, great value for the price, and impressive low light performance. They also appreciate its ease of use, lightweight design, and compact size. However, some users have noted concerns regarding its slow autofocus and the noticeable noise it produces.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Amazing lens for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don’t let the price fool you–this is an awesome lens! I use it for both video and photography, and it performs exceptionally well for both. It delivers sharp images, fast and reliable autofocus, and is great in low-light conditions. Highly recommend for any photographer/videographer who wants a prime lens but doesn’t want to break the bank.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristinaG,
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 5-21-2025
Sony Social Support
Great Starter Prime Lens for Sony Users : A7cii
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens for anyone using a Sony A7C II. The 50mm focal length feels very natural and works well for portraits, street photography, and casual shooting. The f/1.8 aperture performs nicely in low light and produces beautiful depth of field. Sharp, affordable, and reliable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Karan, 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 (4/4/2026) Sony Social Support
Great versatile prime lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great with my Sony A7iv! I’ve used this lens for a wedding, engagements, and multiple portrait sessions already and have not had any issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kayla, 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 (5/17/2026) 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
Sony 50 mm 1.8
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super budget, cool. The glass is very beautiful and the picture is sharp, great bokeh, good light sensitivity, beautiful colors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PavloV, 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
Good starter
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality for the price would recommend a wider lens if possible but this one gets the job done
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EthanC, 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 (12/28/2025) Sony Social Support
Great lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is amazing I have a Sony a5000 it doesn’t pair well with this camera because it’s a fixed zoom so you can’t really adjust the distance. BUT I tried it on a newer Sony and it worked beautifully. Just double check if it’s compatible with your camera before purchasing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SiomaraR, 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 2-9-25 Sony Social Support
Great Starter Lens
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is great for beginners who want something affordable but still has a low enough aperture to bring in that light and background blur!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Audrey, 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 (4/20/2025) 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
Highly recommend buying this than standard kit
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This nifty fifty lens is perfect for starting out. I don't recommen getting the camera that comes with a standard kit lens. Take that extra money and get this one. Thank me later!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, 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 have found this lens to be perfect for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 06-28-25 Sony Social Support
Love it!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality! Never taken a clearer picture!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Maanny, 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 (12/23/2025) Sony Social Support
Light weight
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great small lens. Easy to carry aroud, very light weight. Get good sharp images.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarilynR,
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 10-31-2024
Sony Social Support
Good lens\price for starter or backup
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not bad for the price. it will feature some bad CA stacked against bright backgrounds at f1.8 but smooths out around f2.4. Slow and load auto focus so not good for video. Other than that great starter lens and awesome backup buy it open box for better savings.
I would recommend this to a friend10/10 Open Box Lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been searching for a somewhat cheap prime lens and I was a bit skeptical getting an open box one from best buy. BUT I literally love this lens, it was cheap for open box and the lens was basically brand new just a bit of residue on the side, glass was clean and in perfect condition. Def buying more open box lens from best buy. Photo attached is the lens I purchased, 50MM/FE 1.8
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello trippiesteph, 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
INSANE Good quality for a cheaper lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LOVE this nifty 50 for my Sony A6000. Budget lens on a budget camera and still produces INSANE shots. Would recommend for any starter photographer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Micah, 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 (6/10/2025) Sony Social Support
Great value at a banger of a price.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Images are very sharp, cannot beat this lens for the price.This a great budget lens for general photos and great for portraits.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Raviteja, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback with us. We are happy to hear this lens has become a valuable asset to you in your photography adventures. Thank you again for sharing. -Linda Sony Social Support
A1 lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is amazing for close up shoots and to record content. The quality this lens gives is A1
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamieM,
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 it, and 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 8-14-2025
Sony Social Support
Love it !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Although it’s mainly seen for portraits and photo shoots. It shoots amazing sharp video
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CorDizzle,
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 it, and 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 7-29-2025
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
Looks amazing!
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I had the sony ZV-E10 with the kit lens and fir what it was, it wasnt bad. But i really really wanted a full frame body and just a lens for right now. So I got the Sony A7C with this lens because it was $200 cheaper than buying the Sony A7C with the kit lens. I’m wayyy more happy with this lens. It looks sooo good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Whayves, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL50F18F lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meets your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)