Last-Minute SavingsLimited quantities.Shop now

Skip to content
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $212.99
Clearance
The comparable value price is $249.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1669 reviews

Rating Filter

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

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

94%would recommend to a friend

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.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 48 Showing 941-960 of 1,700 reviews
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great nifty fifty! It's been a perfect addition for newborn photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with Purchase

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great prime lens for the price. Easy to use for portrait photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Medge,
      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you are enjoying the 50mm for your portraits.
      -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use and works just great! Well worth the money spent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an outstanding lens for the price! Must have for budget!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Len

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony 50mm 1.8 Len provides excellent quality pictures at a real value price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    a great first lens

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because i wanted a full frame capable lens to go with my new A7S. In fact, these cameras can accommodate the lenses designed for an APS-C sensor. But... it is great to have a full frame lens. Of course, these are expensive - especially the zooms and wide angles. For an amateur, the cost can be daunting. But this 50mm prime lens is very affordable, and it is decently sharp. Much more so than the zooms (which is why primes are still popular with professionals.). And if you examine your own shots, you may find that, except for landscapes, the 50mm covers most of what you shoot now. Love this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really digging this nifty fifty. Great clarity for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cannon

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Photos with lens have helped me improve my photo shoots.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat the price

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an easy purchase and great value. The lens is great quality for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Takes great pictures, especially portraits.

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great on my a7ii full frame camera. Takes great portraits with good brocah.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works great for beginners

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its has helped me get better at photography by getting a wide angel view

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Portraits!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this lens almost exclusively to take portraits. Creates better depth between subject and background.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great lens

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great lens for the price. Sharp and good bones. Compact and lightweight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Found this at Good price! Best price online at the time of purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable Lens

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great affordable lens that can give you great quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Lens!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing lens for the price! I would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A MUST ADD TO YOUR KIT !

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a photographer whatsoever but I do need it for social media! Great lens to have instead of your stock for many different purposes ! The photos are great but the videos are even better!!! I went from being discouraged from my stock lens to loving my camera !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great wide angle lens

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for wide angle pictures and does just that with fast focus and clarity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Be aware

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It doesn’t have zoom, it stays super zoomed in & the lens makes a lot of noise so it ruins the audio when I’m filming on my camera

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Ivory, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are sorry to hear that the lens make noise while you are filming. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50mm 1.8

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice lens a good all around portrait lens and great focal length

    I would recommend this to a friend