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:
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent 35mm primary emount lens
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this 35mm lens based on YouTube reviews. I get clean, detailed photos and video with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi GAwoodworker, 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 the performance of this lens was great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Low light performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent fast prime lens
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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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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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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
Pros mentioned:
Bokeh
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Takes Stunning Photos
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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:
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:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens!!
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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
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Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice fast glass
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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:
Image quality, Low light performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must Buy for E-Mount Cameras
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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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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
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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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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 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:
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
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Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review!
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome glass
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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:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great choice for kit lens replacement. UPGRADE!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just upgraded my kit lens to a 35mm 1.8 Emount for Sony a6400!!! It’s Amazing!! I promise you the difference between your kit lens and this 35mm lens is that it will inspire you to explore new perspectives. GET IT. Stop thinking about it.Get it. LOL ITS SO GOOD.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi CoreianP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL35F18 lens on your Sony A6400. 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 (Sony Social Support)