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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 447 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the excellent image quality, impressive bokeh, and low-light performance of the 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens. Many appreciate its compact size and ease of use, along with the lightweight design. While some find the price a bit high, the lens's depth of field capabilities are frequently praised. A few users have noted challenges with achieving consistently sharp focus.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    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 great lens perfect for street photography and also portraits as well, and with it being ale to go as low as f1.8 it’s perfect for low lighting situations

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bright and sharp

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

    The lense is bright and sharp. It has steadyshot (image stabilization) and good for videos too. Bokeh (background blurring) is decent and good for portrait shooting which is why I bought it. Pictures are sharp corner to corner. Good bang for your money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent fast prime lens

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

    Excellent lens. Bought this lens for low light photography, and night photography. It also does excellent landscape photography. Nice, quick focus action, and it's currently my favorite lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great primary lens!

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

    I was looking for a reasonably priced prime lens and this has exceeded my expectations! This lens is very sharp and the depth of field is fantastic! Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight and clear

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

    This lens is compact and sharp, giving both good bokeh and a fairly wide image. It may not be as sharp as a 50, but when cropped, it’s awfully good. An all-around solid choice.

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

    New lense.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thank you so much for that the help. I love this product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ZachaeusS, 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 (11/9/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Takes Stunning Photos

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

    I'm a newbie to the photography hobby. With that being said, I'm also strapped for cash so I am cautious on spending. This lens is definitely not on the affordable spectrum (in my opinion) but it is definitely affordable compared to higher end lenses. I have no regrets purchasing this. The lowest f stop this lens can handle is 1.8 - which is great. That's one less thing for me to work on in Photoshop. The colors are phenomenal and can auto focus pretty quickly. This also is quieter than the lens kit that came with the Sony NEX-C3. This lens is great for close range photos. For portraits, it's better to get the 50mm - which is actually cheaper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    35mm

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

    Bought this lens to shoot in low light situations, love the size of this lens that fits in my pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!!

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

    Great lens! Love it! A must have for sure for alpha and nex camera owners!! Worth the little investment. Great for wide angle pictures plus OSS, small, light, just great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice fast glass

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

    I recently purchased a Sony a6000 for my wife and wanted to add a nice fast prime lens to her bag. On an APS-C sensor (like the a6000) a 35mm lens is equivalent to a 50mm lens on a full frame camera. This is a nice lens for street photography or portraits amongst other things. Because it can open up to f1.8, it's great for low light work or for shots where you want a narrow depth of field along with bokeh. This lens is a nice step up from the kit lenses that came with the a6000 and is capable of producing some amazingly sharp and detailed photographs. Depending on your needs, I would definitely recommend putting this on your short list for a prime lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Go to starter lens for a videographer

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

    35mm is a standard lens for both photo & video. The clarity and stabilization provided by the lens, along with the low f-stop and lightweight makes this a great buy to add to your camera bag. Highly recommend for those who often shoot in low light and on a budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must Buy for E-Mount Cameras

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

    Great lens! Takes extremely sharp photos and great in low light! OSS is wonderful and AF is fast. Well worth the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very, very wide angle lens.

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

    Have used this lens on my A6000 and my A7 with spectacular results. Sharp throughout. Great for low light and tight spaces. Would definitely recommend this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony lens

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

    Awesome lens. It’s great for portraits. Easy to use and worth the cost. I would recommend this lens to anyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 35mm f1.8

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

    Best lens for the Sony A6000 super fast autofocus, great depth of field and great image quality! simply bokehlicious :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect lens

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

    Lens is small and lightweight. Feels durable. Perfect lens with amazing bokeh at f1.8.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent prime lens

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

    This is my go-to lens for the a6300. The image quality is great and the low f/stop makes for fantastic pictures in low light and great portraits with bokeh.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens for the money

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

    This little thing is awesome. having f1.8 makes a huge difference. Takes sharp photos and it pretty quick to focus.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome glass

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

    Awesome all around lens, at this focal point, you can get decent portraits and landscape, though it’s not crazy wide it great if you need one lens that is sharp and fast for general purpose shooting. Hate the price though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeping me happy with my a6000 purchase.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony e-mounts are great, this is no exception. Great all purpose prime lens for everyday use.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

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