Customers appreciate the 35mm f/1.8 FE Wide-Angle Lens for its excellent image quality, quiet autofocus, and lightweight, compact design. While most users are satisfied, some feel the lens could be more affordable. Overall, the positive attributes appear to outweigh the price concerns for many photographers.
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Pros mentioned:
Autofocus, Image quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great do it all lens
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phenomenal lens. Very sharp and captures colors beautiful. Fast and quiet autofocus. Very lightweight, works great on my gimbal and for portraits.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Afd1230, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review on the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the lens! -Nick
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Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the lens is great. it upped the quality of my content instantly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello AgustinA, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL35F18F 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
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Weight
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a nice lens. Quiet and light weight.A little pricey. Should be closer to the 85mm 1.8 in price. But overall a solid lens. Great addition to my 85 and 55 mm.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid affordable lense
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have used this lense on the Sony A7ii. I have the cheaper 50mm 1.8 as well. There is no comparison between the performance and build quality of these 2 lenses. The 50mm is a great value and produces nice images, but it's slower focus speed and noise are very noticable compared to the 35mm. The 50 is loud and slow, the 35 is fast to focus and basically silent, making it a better choice for video / action. The 35 quality feels very solid compared to the 50, which is a bit lighter. Eye AF works better on the 35mm IMO.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Sony35mmreview, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its autofocus and noise level it produce. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lence
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The lence on this camerda did not disappoint, the quality of the pictures and the angles come out so much sharper it’s definitely a lence you need to add to your collection. We love to do alot of outdoor camping and visiting National Parks so this is a great add on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Juliana, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL35F18F lens. We are glad to hear that it met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 9-12-2025 Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Autofocus, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
100% worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens has been everything i hoped it would be. Classic 35mm angle, razor sharp and that 1.8 is gorgeous. Has already made me some money. The lens hood feels a little flimsy in the way it locks in place but it does it job. Lens feels quality as well. Im so happy with the results for less than 1/2 the price of the G Master
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello ScottyKnox, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review on the SEL35F18F. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the lens sharpness and quality! -Sony Social Support Nick
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Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wider prime lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for a lens which I could carry around. And this was a great option. This is cheaper and works very well from its most expensive cousin.
I already own a 85mm Sony lens which gives me great photographs. But this lens is great for carrying around as it's really light, compact and fits in my smaller camera bag. The 85mm lens is a little bulky.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Amit, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. 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
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this lens. Great for indoor shots, very sharp, light weight, and small.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
one of the best 35mm out there
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this is one of the best lenses on the market.didnt hurt i got it in like new condition fro bestbuy. paid $600 for it,one of the best deals out there.
lens is light and fast. Razor sharp pics. The G master is twice the price but i personally dont think its worth it. buy this one and save some money for another lens
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your recommendation will help customers with their future purchases. -Vincent
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you have to own one prime lens for FF E-mount
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this lens shortly after switching from Sony APSC to the Full Frame Sony a7iii. My preferred APSC setup had been using the FF Sony 28mm f/2.0 to achieve a normal 42mm equivalent FOV. Using a slightly wider FOV makes the 35mm focal length more multipurpose.
This partially is a recommendation just for the 35mm focal length, but if you have to use one prime lens and one focal length for Sony FF, I think this still is the most versatile option. The f/2.8 35mm options from Sony/Zeiss and Samyang are serviceable (I've owned the Samyang), but unless you really value the smaller lens size, you'll miss out on the lower light performance. For me, the Sigma options are too large and not worth the trade-off for f/1.4 or f/1.2.
Some people think this lens is overpriced, but I think that mostly has to do with the Sony 85mm f/1.8 being a cheaper but comparable size/aperture/quality option in the Sony line and that set price expectations. No one would complain if this was $200 cheaper, but I think this is the best one-lens option for Sony.
If you have a higher megapixel Sony FF camera, the 24mm GM probably would be a better one-lens option, since you could get even more versatility through cropping (though that lens is more expensive).
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Favorite lens for my A7c 2.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This 35 is light and creates a great image. Perfect lens for my A7c 2. I use it on a gimbal for video or as a portrait lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello RitzStudio, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL35F18F 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
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Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best lens 35mm for full frame
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best lens but I'm looking it for lesser cost. I'll check for some other brand for lesser cost but none can match Sony quality
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello JohnA, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL35F18F 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 (4/19/2025) Sony Social Support
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Image quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great all-around performer
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super sharp and compact. A great every day and travel lens. Paired with a full-frame Sony camera it's excellent at both photos and video. Focus is fast and consistent. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi GreggB, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its autofocus performance. 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
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 35mm f 1.8 FE Wide-Angle Lens
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent lens with sharpness for close-up portraits. This lightweight lens enables me to move freely while capturing breathtaking images. For the price, this lens performs well above expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello April, Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you're enjoying the quality of this lens, and we look forward to seeing what our customers create with our products. Your review will help others with their decisions. -Vincent
Pros mentioned:
Autofocus, Image quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great lens
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great auto focus, decent sharpness and no focus breathing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Boostedprince, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. 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
Pros mentioned:
Autofocus, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great starter 35mm lens. The 1.8 aperture definitely gets the job done, and the image quality is very good! Highly recommend if you don’t want to go all the way to the f1.4.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello andrea123, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would like to thank you for your review on the Sony 35mm f/1.8. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the lens! -Nick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Prime Lens Has Never Failed Me
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for photography or videography. Have worked multiple shoots with just this little guy. Very light weight and great in low light situations.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Gameshark, 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 for both photography and videography. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-20-25 Sony Social Support
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Autofocus, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful lens
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my favorite lens. Sharp, good color reproduction, fast aperture, close minimal focusing distance, and arguably the best focal length. What more could you ask for?
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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We're happy to hear that the SEL35F18F has become a favorite. We appreciate you taking the time and writing us a review!
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Image quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty Sharp
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty sharp, went with this over the GM for the major price difference, but may end up upgrading eventually anyways
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello user704878, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL35F18F 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 (5/16/2025) Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this Lens
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For me a 35mm on a full-frame camera is the best all-around setup. The size/weight of the 35mm f/1.8 on my Sony a7iii is perfect. The image quality as outstanding as well.