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 Lenses
||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 friendGreat product
||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 friendgreat lens for the price!
||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 friendNot bad for a cheaper lense
||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 friendI wouldn’t keep it if it were free.
||Posted .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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Chris, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would like to hear your thoughts about the SEL50F18F/2. Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360 line. Thank you for choosing Sony. - Edward (5/20/2025) Sony Social Support
Best lens
||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- Cons mentioned:Autofocus
A great addition to any bag
||Posted .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 Lens
||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 friendPrime prime
||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- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Excellent portrait lens
||Posted .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 Gets the job done
||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 friendAlways on point!
||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 friendSony 50mm f1.8
||Posted .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 friendMust buy lens!
||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 friendyou need this lens in your collection
||Posted .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- Pros mentioned:Image qualityCons mentioned:Autofocus
Great Lens
||Posted .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 Nifty fifty
||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 friendGood lens for cost
||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- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Definite upgrade from kit lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I decided to buy this over the kit lens. I think it amounted to $50 more than if I had bought the camera with the kit lens and it was well worth it! If you want to take full advantage of your Sony Cameras, buy this over the kit lens. You won’t regret it!
I would recommend this to a friend Great entry level Sony lens.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens to start with.When I first got my SonyA7iii, I went with this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend