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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 445 reviews

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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, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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

    Great lens, perfect size for my Sony Nex 5N, much better than 18-55 kit lens I have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime

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

    Very quick focus. Good bokeh. Feels sturdy (except the hood which feels slightly cheap).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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

    Quality Sony Lens with all the advantages of the E mount for NEX and (a5000/6000) sony cameras. OSS and Auto Focus work flawless with this lens/camera. In comparison to the kit kens, (f3.5) the f1.8 allows for more light reaching the sensor thus enabling faster speeds in low light, making it an ideal indoor lens without a flash. It is not a telephoto lens, but a great lens addition to your DSLR as a primary lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome lens

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

    excellent prime lens - takes amazing pictures - super sharp and great bokeh - love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING lens for beginners!!

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

    This lens is literally what any person is looking for if they are wanting to take portraits or basically any photo with a "blurry background." You will LOVE this lens and honestly, you may not completely understand, but it shoots way better than you probably need.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for the A6000

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

    i bought this to go with my Sony A6000, before this I had the kit lens but this is the ultimate walk around lens. For portraits and on the go photography! Two thumbs up!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Amazing lens! Beautiful pictures and portraits. Makes nice bokeh.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    Excellent lens for regular non professional use. Also fits perfectly with Sony Alpha 3

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NoelBoby, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL35F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an excellent lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 4-27-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens for Sony mirrorless cameras

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

    Must have lens for sony mirroless cameras, I have the Sony A6000 and have purchased multiple lenses for it. I found the 35mm to be the best in capturing clear and close up photos. Sometimes the camera can be fickle in focusing, so its very important to have a good lens like this one!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for landscape

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

    A bit pricey but worth every penny. Quality pictures with these lens

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 35mm lens

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

    Bought the lens for taking portraits. The images have been beautiful thus far. So far this purchase hasn't disappointed. The sales person was very helpful in guiding me to the right lens to meet my photography needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens!

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

    I just bought a Sony a6300 in December and I wanted a prime lens for night photography and this was perfect (A=1.8). It's quick, and it's one of my most used lens that I use out of my set. Great for all situations and even used it for sports, but mainly for portraits. If you're looking for an overall good lens then this would be a perfect fit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    The photos are nice and crisp. Great low light lens for video.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST OWN

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

    Really great lens I did a little research ahead of time and found this was the best all around use. SONY is on top of their game

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CameraGuy,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL35F18 lens. We are happy to hear that this lens aligns with your needs and expectations. Thank you again for choosing Sony.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for portraits

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

    If you want to get stellar portrait photos, this is what you want to go with if you have the proper Sony camera to go with it. I have the standard lense that came with my Sony a6300 and bought a pretty nice zoom lense, and this prime lense should round out what I need to make my amateur photo and video jobs look more professional

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Lens 35mm

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

    Amazing product it’s my daily use lens I use it for everything

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndyM, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL35F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an amazing lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 5-18-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good lens

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

    This is a pretty good lens. Image is crisp and adds to the oss if you have the capability. auto focus is a bit loud. If you have an external mic this isn't an issue. just remember what you get with a crop sensor. a 35mm is now a 56mm. no real complaints from me on this. I enjoy this lens and will continue to use it for years to come. Glad I don't listen to the simple minded employees there. I knew what I wanted and got it. Employees always seem to know extremely little about any product in the store. Get this lens if you have an e-mount. you won't regret it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for portraits

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

    Great little lens for the price, I get amazing pictures with it and it's my go to for family photography

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CarolinaC,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL35F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great lens as it captures amazing pictures. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 10-25-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    I was skeptical that this lens would produce that much of a change in quality of photos taken vs the kit lens. I was proven wrong. This lens produces some sharp images. I definitely have no regrets shelling out the cash for this lens. Definitely my go to everyday lens. Works well in most environments.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharp and better in low light than kit lens

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm definitely not a Pro, but this lens can certainly create superior images compared to similar shots using the kit lens. This lens let's me capture sharper images in lower light settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello PIX3LPUSH3R,
      First off... Cool Name! Second, we are happy that you're enjoying the lens. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank You for sharing your experience with us.
      -Vincent (Sony Support) Sony_US

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