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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 553 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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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 lens

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

    This is an improvement from the lens the camera came with. Lots more you can do

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PERFECT!!!

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

    I loved it, it takes perfect pictures. it's a little too close to 35MM

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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

    Excellent E mount lens for my A6000. Sharp and great!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best prime

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

    For Sony a6000 best value prime lens, sharp ,sharp pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect

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

    Great lenses for the nex cameras, clear and really good recomend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Item

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

    Lens takes great pictures. Creates a great fade effect with the large aperture.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens

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

    Great focusing, very quiet, fantastic pictures, including portraits.

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

    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.

    I love this lens for low light and for portraits to get a shallow depth of field.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super sharp

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

    Sharp indeed. But annoying to use indoors due to the long minimum focusing distance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome close up lense

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

    I ordered this lense for my Sony alpha a7r ii and it's great for taking photos

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

    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.

    Bought this for my Sony A6000 camera . Very solid lens . Took great pictures .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, cost-effective prime lens

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

    This is an very good image-stabilized prime lens, works really well for portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portrait Lens

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

    I purchased the lens for my Sony a6000 to do portrait shots. Its GREAT !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 for the sony a6000 - got it for a great price and used my bb certificates.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best portrait lens for the money

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

    Low f stop, great quality pictures for this price point. Definitely get it

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

      Hi Frankmbs, you're right since it has 50 mm fixed focal length, this lens is ideal for portrait shots. Have fun with it and enjoy. Thank you for choosing Sony! Dave sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Lens

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

    This lens is perfect for midrange shots, great quality matched with GSP

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good lens

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

    A good prime for low light usage. Works great for my needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wonderful lens

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

    this lens helps to make pictures so clear and in focus

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for low light

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

    Workers great for low and blues out the back ground really well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing for the price

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

    This lens is awesome for the price. The bokeh is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend