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.
Best Value Lens for Static Photos
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is still the most purchased lens to get a minimum f-stop that is great for static photos of objects that are relatively close.
I would recommend this to a friendGood for the price compared to other Sony lenses
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first Sony lens. I came from Canon. Compared to the EF 50 F1.8 STM, the Sony FE 50 F1.8 is slower to focus and double the price. But the image quality is good.
I would recommend this to a friendPortrait lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great portrait lens. The AF system is slow and loud, but the lens is inexpensive and gives a great photo.
I would recommend this to a friendEssential Lens for Every Photographer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good build quality and the focus ring functions really well. My one gripe is a personal preference thing. I just wish it was a little bulkier for my hands, but I have no real complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Bokeh
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The f1.8 aperture is great for the blurred background effect used in portrait photography and also looks amazing in videos as well.
I would recommend this to a friendGood camera for a semi-skilled photographer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My 2nd camera after the first one (canon) died. I am semi-skilled in photography and this camera meets all my needs from resolution to shutter speed to lens variations
I would recommend this to a friendVery plastic cheap feel to lens and focus problems
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this lens as a discount package with the Sony A7 alpha ii. I exchange the lens for a duplicate because the original would hunt for a subject. It made mechanical noises auto focusing in and out by itself. The focus also wouldn't lock. The lens itself felt very lightweight because it was made of cheap plastic. I was very unsatisfied with this lens and the Sony camera system. I have since returned the entire Sony system.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, thank you for bringing this to our attention. And we regret that the lens failed to meet your expectations. We'll make sure to have this forwarded to the team for investigation and further improvements.
Great versatile lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great all around lens with a pretty nice build quality. This lens is a great weight and has way better native lens capability than using a 50mm 1.8 canon stm. Definitely worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Autofocus
Not what I wanted
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed to replace a lens and this is the only thing you had in stock. Technician was professional. But I really needed another lens.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Love it
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this lens for shoots and it's one of my favorites. It's a good lens for the cost
I would recommend this to a friendSo many features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It will take a while to experiment with all the features and realize them in printed photos...looking forward to purchasing more accessories
I would recommend this to a friendA must have for mirorless camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is very good for portrait and a very god option to improve your shots using Sonys's mirorless camera
I would recommend this to a friendLens for my new Sony a7III
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this as a "base" lens for my new mirrorless camera. Works great and allows me to take pictures rather close up.
I would recommend this to a friendExcellent clarity
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was my first lens for Sony camera. I have enjoyed the clarity of this prime lens. Focusing could be faster.
I would recommend this to a friendCamera Lover
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gave this to a friend and she loves it. Now we can take all kinds of pictures in the park and at waterfalls.
I would recommend this to a friendSuper Sharp Lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great on all new Sony mirrorless. Crop and Full Frame. Works really well with new Eye AF on my Sony A7 III.
I would recommend this to a friendVery good portrait lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A very good portrait lens. Pictures are sharp Focus is slow but accurate. Bokeh is creamy and soft Well built. A little pricey compared to the Canon and Nikon alternatives
I would recommend this to a friendDISAPPOINTING
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cons- 1. Makes a lot of gear noise. 2. Does not focus smoothly. 3. Very expensive, and not worth it. It behaves more like the Canon's low end 50mm for $125; the nifty fifty, as it is called. Pros- 1. It is compatible with the Sony camera, and retains all its features like eye detection and auto focus, etc. Not really a plus point, since for that price it better be!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGreat lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice little "nifty fifty" lens for my A6300 body. It's sharp and has a nice and big f/1.8 aperture for creative shooting.
I would recommend this to a friendnice lens
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.decent priced prime lens from sony. It works really well for the glass you get out of it.
I would recommend this to a friend