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Sony - 50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras - Black

Model:
SEL50F18/B
SKU:
5638022
Your price for this item is $399.99
The comparable value price is $449.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 552 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

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the exceptional image quality and smooth bokeh of the 50mm f/1.8 Optical Lens, frequently praising its performance in low light and affordability. Many also appreciate its ease of use and ability to create stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field. While some users noted that the autofocus could be improved and that chromatic aberration is sometimes present, the overall positive feedback highlights its strengths as a versatile and high-performing lens.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    My favorite

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

    this is my favorite lens to use on the a6000 great depth of field, the bokeh is milky and soft

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

    Beautiful portraits

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

    Bought this as a gift for my sisters camera and the portraits come out amazing! Nice,sharp and clear images with beautiful blur.

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

    Great Portrait Lens

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

    Great lens for the fraction of the price! It takes amazingly sharp pictures wide open at f1.8. Great in low light. Must buy!

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

    Great lens!

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

    For a prime lens and the money, it's an awesome deal. Pictures come out great all throughout and good with low light situations

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

    Excellent

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

    The 1.8 aperture is a beautiful thing on this lens. Excellent clarity and overall quality.

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

    GREAT BUY

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

    My new favorite lens. Great low light lense and silky smooth bokeh.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Low light performance

    Great lense

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

    Simply put the less is easy to use and great for portraits or very low light.

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

    Like Butter

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

    This is an amazing lens its super clean and nice for photos and video. has amazing bokeh!

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

    Definitely under priced!

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

    Sharp images, great bokah, fast and accurate auto focus...... Lite and and very compact!

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

    Great lens! Images are so clear!

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

    I am very satisfied with the purchase of this lens. The images are crystal clear and the bokeh is spectacular!

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

    Gotta have a fast 50 if u wanna take portrait pics

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

    For the price, it's a steal. The bokeh is very pleasing and very little chromatic aberration above f2 aperture.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Great lens for portraits

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

    I decided to skip the kit lens and just buy the 50 mm. So this is the only lens I have for my A6000. I love it so far, it takes great quality photos, they all look sharp, where the subject really pops. It does have a slow auto focus, but it's not a big deal for me. I still have to get used to the fact that this is not a zoom lens! So fyi, you have to move around to try to get the best shot, but I definitely recommend it.

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

    awesome portrait lens

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

    This is such a great portrait lens. It is well worth the very good price.

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

    Much better quality than the Kit lens

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

    Much better quality than the Kit lens. If you own a kit lens and looking for nice low light picture. This is the cheapest Sony auto focus prime lens you can find. AF Quite slow in low light but price/performance is great.

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

    For the price it's one of the best lenses for APSC

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

    The quality and features you get from this lens for the cost are unbeatable, the SEL18-105PZ being a close second. I think this has the best performance to price ratio for any lens I've owned DSLR or Mirrorless. the auto-focus is quick and silent, the lens is sharp from f4 and higher, it still performs well wide open, but is a bit soft. With all these features you still get OSS which lets you get usable shots with slow shutter speeds.

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

    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, Low light performance

    Great, sharp lens

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    Posted .
    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, Low light performance

    Great bang for your buck

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

    I love this lens, really good in low light. Its sharp, fast and great for portraits.

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

    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
    Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Good lens for taking portraits

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    Posted .
    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
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