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.
- Pros mentioned:Low light performanceCons mentioned:Autofocus
Excellent starter lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best starter lens you can buy for your 6000+ series Sony shooter, a bit of a learning curve and the main drawback is there is no zoom (obviously), but amazing performance, even in low light conditions
I would recommend this to a friend Great quality but loud
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The focal length and price were incredible but the stepping motor who focusing was so loud it was questionable. I would avoid it for any video due to the motor.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gman,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your great feedback on the lens. We appreciate your positive comments about its focal length and price. On the other hand, we apologize for any inconvenience or disturbance caused by the motor noise. We understand the importance of a seamless experience when using our product's features. Rest assured, we're here to assist you in resolving the problem. To better understand the issue and provide you with a solution, please reach our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Nice lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens. Love it. Nice glass would recommend this item
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MarkP, 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 and that you would recommend it to others. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 04-05-24 Sony Social Support
A spec
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has a light spec inside of the lens that shows in some images,slower auto focus but shouldn’t matter if u shoot manual
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Worldsickcreations,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to know that you're happy with the quality of your new lens. 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
12-14-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Nice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice lens for the camera. Takes really good and better pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend Sharp and fast…but
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic lens. Excellent build quality. Great price. I gave it 4 stars as my one complaint has to do with the constant hunting when autofocus is turned on. Otherwise this lens would be perfect. Sharp and very fast.
I would recommend this to a friendLight weight and very cheap! Awesome Optics.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is so cheap considering how good it is. Nifty Fifty is a must! It’s also very lightweight which helps with gimbals for video.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dmoneylovesyou, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its lightweight design. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet 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)
Good for beginners
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.makes amazing, sharp pictures. Good for the beginners. One of the cons is that it’s a prime lens which means that you can’t zoom in or out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MaxA, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the lens quality. We appreciate you sharing your opinion. Being a prime lens, its main perk and definition is a fixed focal length. The trade off that you are gaining is the compactness and sharpness compared to lenses that can zoom. We would love to invite you to check out our zoom lens lineup as well. Thank you again for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support
Videographer
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best value in a Sony lens! Easy, light, great quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobG,
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 to be the best. 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
4-11-2024
Sony Social Support
Nice budget lens for portrait
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife and I both shoot the occasional portraits for family and friends. Nice sharp lens and nice out of focus areas when you want that soft bokeh background. I use it mainly for nature photography. All in all a great lens for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBest 50 mm for price - sharp, great color
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really liked this lens. Color, sharpness and price point. For beginners in 50 mm focus length this is best lens to start with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxParker Thank you for your review! We really like this lens too! Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this lens! Thank you for choosing Sony! Happy Shooting! -Linda (Sony Social Support)
Gorgeous
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Take’s beautiful pictures. Excellent and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MPCC, 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 is working beautifully for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 04-05-24 Sony Social Support
Small, Lightweight, Inexpensive but So So Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a small prime lens. At $250 a f/1.8 is quite a steal. But autofocus is slow and noisy. I could live with that though. But the first photo I took was of my cat laying about in the sun. Her whiskers on one side was fringed pink and fringed green on the other. I returned this lens -- partly because of the photo quality and partly because I realized I really wanted a nice zoom instead of a prime. The 24 - 105mm f/4 I got instead is almost 6 times the price but I'm going to use it and enjoy it much more. But for $250, the 50mm/f1.8 a decent lens for cheap. Note that I used this lens on a Sony A7 M3.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendWon't disappoint
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What an amazing lens. I went for this instead of the Sony, honestly I was worried about the quality don't however after using this lens for one day was completely blow away. Go for it, it won't disappoint
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really enjoy using the new lens, pictures come out with better quality!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javier, 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 happy with the new lens and its quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-12-24 Sony Social Support
Sony 50mm lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good lens. I enjoy its ease of use and it’s amazing low light performance. This will be right up there with my top Sony lenses. I enjoy the quality I always get at Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
Awesome lens for price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You get what you pay for. For the price not a bad lens. Takes sharp photos. Had nice settle bokeh. Lightweight and not bulky. Quality of build is good enough for me.
I would recommend this to a friend Camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good camera love it thank you for sony brand
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RoshikaA,
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 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
4-11-2024
Sony Social Support
50 1.8 Lens
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this lens! perfect for portraits. I use this lens for almost every single photoshoot. I dont like using it inside though because you have to be very far away from your subject. But outside, it is wonderful!!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat lens for Full Frame and APS-C
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This a great lens. I definitely recommend this lens to any new photographer as their first prime lens. Solid Focus, slightly loud, Decent build.
I would recommend this to a friend