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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 553 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the 50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras is praised for its excellent image quality, pleasing bokeh, and strong low light performance, making it an easy-to-use prime lens. However, some customers noted the focal length may not be ideal for use in smaller spaces.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    Great for product placement. I love it! I have the Sony 5100 and it’s perfect.

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

    Good lens!

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

    Very good lens. Works perfect for portrait photography!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved the lens

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

    The lens is perfect for the camera and it makes the quality of the picture look amazing.

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

    Great lens produces awesome pictures. I have enjoyed using this lens for portrait photography.

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

    very nice prime lens

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

    my family and friends really like the pictures I took for them with this lens. Good lens for portrait.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, sharp lens

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

    Great sharp lens and I like the focal point. Shoots well in low light conditions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent bokeh

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

    excellent bokeh and i've been using this for videos as well. sharp!

    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.

    A must have lens for your Sony camera at a great price! Also great that it's stabilized!

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

    good lens

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

    Very good compliment to the a6000 camera. I use this lens a lot and the pictures look great. Great zoom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens for taking portraits

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

    Lens takes great pictures. really good for doing portraits. auto focus is noticeably slower than the other Sony lenses I have. would recommend for someone who likes to take pics of stills and family and friends.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens

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

    This was the lens I was most excited to get and it didn't disappoint! A must have for portraits.

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

    Amazing

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

    Cannot say enough good things about this product. Takes awesome portrait pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50mm e-mount lens

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

    Lens is sharp and fast, just like advertised. It is also pretty light weight also.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portrait lens!

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

    This lens is great for portraits and journalistic work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You need this lens

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

    Forget about others 50mm if you are starting in to photography this is the best choice

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

    Excellent lens

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

    Very sharp lens. Comfortable to use. Nice bokeh. High quality construction. A very good bargain.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    All from a lens?

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

    My wife wondered what the fuss (reason) was for me wanting this lens. Then I took her picture.... She was sold stating "I hate to have my picture taken, but that's pretty good".

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

    Fantastic lens for the price.

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

    I got this lens for my sony a6300 and i love it. Better solid 50mm lens.

    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.

    Great lens for the price - excellent quality of photos and video.

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

    A-maz-ing

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

    Such an awesome lens, highly recommended. Will take a beginner to that next level.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your new Sony alpha camera lens. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Anthony sony_US