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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 453 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the excellent image quality and pleasing bokeh of the 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens. Many appreciate its performance in low light, as well as its convenient size and weight, and ease of use. Some customers find the price a bit high, and a few have experienced challenges achieving sharp focus.

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  • 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 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

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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

    well worth the price

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

    This is an excellent lens for it low light performance. 35mm x 1.5 (crop factor) = 52.5mm making this a good general purpose lens for everyday use. The f1.8 (very fast lens) allow this lens to capture much much better low light picture compare to the stock lens. I regretted I didn't buy prime lens sooner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect starter lens

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

    I purchased the camera body with this lens in lieu of the kit lens. I read several reviews and I wanted to make sure I was using a lens to match what I was looking for without settling on the kit lens. This lens is definitely worth it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Compact Portrait Lens

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

    I spent many hours reading reviews comparting this lens to the Sigma 30MM. I chose this over the Sigma 30 because of it's compact travel size and optical steady shot. I am glad I did....the whole purpose of a travel size A6000 series camera is to keep it light during travel.

    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:
    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens

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

    This lens was my first lens purchase for my a6000 and it has not disappointed me. The low f1.8 creates a beautiful background blur effect and allows me to easily take clear pictures of my kids, even when they're moving around a lot, something to kit-lens struggled to do in less than perfect lighting. Great lens!

    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

  • 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 4 out of 5 stars

    great lens; best buy needs to do better

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

    lovely lens, i'm glad to have it removed points because best buy doesnt give a care how they ship a camera lens of all things. just stuck the original box in a small padded envelope and called it a day. bought this open box excellent, but accessories were missing. good job vetting your items. if you ever buy expensive items like these in open box, consider picking it up in store and save yourself some frustration.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent image quality with this lens

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

    I've been an amateur/enthusiast photographer for nearly 20 years, and chose this lens as my first prime for my Sony A6000 mirrorless camera. The image quality is fantastic, with all of the benefits you're looking to get from a high-end prime lens. Nevertheless, I have noticed that I look at compositions a bit wider before framing them up in the viewfinder with the 35mm lens. On the APS-C sized sensor on the Sony mirrorless cameras, I find myself needing to take a couple steps back to get the full composition set in my shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite prime lens

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

    Works very well on all three of my SONY mirrorless cameras (A6000, NEX5 and NEX3). Take photos of the grand children and general outdoor use. Handles indoor natural light photos very well including backlit pictures. The 35mm equivalent of 52mm suits a majority of my subject needs.

    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:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Portraits!

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

    Absolutely amazing pictures! The portraits you can take with this lens are amazing! The only downside is that there’s no zoom but you quality of the pictures overrides that in my book anyday.

    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
      Posted .

      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

  • 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a great lens.

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

    This prime lens works nicely with my Sony A6000 and A6500. Very effective in low light with fast AF. The build quality is excellent, and the focusing ring feels smooth and responsive. Great color and bokeh as well. Perfect for street photos as it is unobtrusive.

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

    Fantastic prime lens to accompany new DSLR

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

    Bought the Sony a6000 mirrorless DSLR, and bought this prime lens to go along with it. It creates a very professional shallow depth of field (background blur effect) especially in video. As the salesperson said: "You'll like the camera – you'll love the lens."

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes a huge difference in my photos

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

    I've been hesitant to buy a new lens because it's so expensive, but finally gave in and glad I did. The pictures turn out so much nicer! I'm not super savvy with the camera so a fixed lens definitely helps.

    I would recommend this to a friend