Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL50F18F/2
- SKU:
- 10562648
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Nifty Fifty is a Must Have
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you've not heard of the "nifty-fifty," now you have. This lens should be in every photographer's kit. Lightweight and versatile, it does well in most all lighting situations, outdoor events and indoor closeups. Quiet and a value at its price point. Definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mandylou,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18 lens. We're glad to hear that our product works well for you and find it as a must have. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
2-1-2024
Sony Social Support
Lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GREAT quality start up lens especially for beginners learning how to work the camera before they move on to bigger things!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Natasha, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is great prime lens to begin with! You can definitely work your way up. We are happy you are enjoying the 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 (01/06/2025) Sony Social Support
Well… You get what you pay for
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start this off by saying this is NOT the worst lens I’ve ever used, not at all. If you’re on a budget or just starting out and you absolutely need a cheap prime lens then this is for you, otherwise, steer clear from this one. The picture qualtiy is okay but not great. The lens has a lot of aberration around edges. Having the bokeh at a low price is nice however. I returned this lens because I wasnt happy with it, I would have also liked to have used this for video but this is not the OSS varrient meaning it doesnt have any kind of stablization. It wasn’t too bad for photos but for video it was unusable. They do have a OSS version which costs $100 more but I would save up for a better quality lens. I was slightly dissapointed with Sony on this one just because it has no quality aspects to it, usually their products have at least one or two things good about them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarilyHelpMenR,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you liked the quality of the images this lens captures. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 6-4-2024
Sony Social Support
Purchase this as your FIRST lens sonyA6000 users!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens. I'm on year 2 and this bad boy has made me a bunch of money, praise the Lord. Definitely get this lens if you're a new photographer and DONT get the kit lens. Just start with this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngailW,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 8-13-2024
Sony Social Support
Amazing picture output
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Silid lense. I have had this for almost 3 months and i must confess i realy enjoy shooting videos and even unplanned picture eith it. The focal point and background blur is amazing. Outperformed my expectations with extra crisp and sharp picture quality. It is easy smooth to mount and take off my sony zv e10 camera. Honestly i will recommend anyone to buy this for that cool price. I wanna get an extra just in case before the price shoots up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Goodlooks, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are ecstatic to hear you are enjoying the lens and that the performance has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support
Outstanding Value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price, it is an outstanding value. I got it for 200 bucks on Black Friday, and it is by far the best impulse purchase I've ever bought. The autofocus is loud, and not the best I've seen. But the quality is top notch. The photos that this thing takes are outstanding.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyler,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to hear that you find our lens worthy to buy and that it's giving you outstanding result so far. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
1-18-2024
Sony Social Support
Sony camera lens
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great brand good quality lens. It definitely serves its purpose. Great lens for portraits.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KeshanaL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens. Definitely one of the best in our prime lens line. We are happy you are enjoying your unit. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (3/3/2025) Sony Social Support
Good value lens
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is amazing for beginners or pros. It gives you sharp and amazing photos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AideeG, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2
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 (3/16/2025) Sony Social Support
Sony 50mm
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The 50mm is a great lens for a lot of different situations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bryce, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 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 (4/21/2025) Sony Social Support
Photography with high-quality tech
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The item is really nice, i purchased it for my hobbies for more to learn in photography industry. I recommend this product really good use in the night photography, which help to have more details in terms of high mega pixels especially in the night, it does work great in day too, but I bought it because for night shoot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens.
We are happy to know that you're satisfied with your experience so far. Thank you for choosing our brand.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
I approve of this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this lens is really good on my Sony A7ii camera. I took some really good shots and it came out perfect. This lens is really good for beginners and I highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antoine, 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 has exceeded your expectations and has won your approval. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-30-24 Sony Social Support
Great budget prime lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent lens for the price. Great bokeh, fast auto focusing and a good value compared to the competitors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MinesImagery,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 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 1-9-2025
Sony Social Support
Buy this!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My new favorite lens! I shoot alot of portraits on my sony A7iii and this little lens is a great bang for its buck!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JaidynM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great prime lens. We are happy you are enjoying the prime 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 (12/20/2024)
Solid Full Frame prime lens for E-Mount cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just bought an A7III and needed at least one native, full frame (non-adapted) lens. A 50mm focal length is prob the first choice for most ppl. It’s relatively fast for an inexpensive Full Frame prime @ f1.8, provides edge to edge sharpness in the image, is lightweight and supports Manual Focus, Auto Focus and in camera iris control. Build quality is good. The next step up in a FE prime from Sony is the G class and that’s around $1300, so this is a bargain for amateur / hobby use. Comes with a removable / reversible shade. Highly Recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendSony 50mm 1.8
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the money you can’t beat it! It takes decent pictures, the bokeh is nice. I’ve heard that the focus motor is loud in some videos but I never had an issue with it on mine. It’s a very light lens. It’s the least expensive prime lens for the Sony full frame format cameras. On sale they are under $200.00 and for that price, why not get a 50mm 1.8 especially if all you have is the kit lens.
I would recommend this to a friendIncredible lens!
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Such an incredible lens! I use it on my Sony A7iii and I love it! You really can't go wrong with a 50mm as it is an essential for any photographer! I've been able to capture some amazing moments with this lens and can't wait to keep shooting. I can't wait to grow my Sony lens collection! Best Buy College Crew members receive products to write honest, unbiased reviews. Reviewers have been provided products free of charge and may have received nominal compensation.
I would recommend this to a friendMust Buy Prime Lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The lens is perfect for portraits! I would recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ps24,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a good camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 4-5-2025
Sony Social Support
Sony 50mm 1.8
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great portrait lens. Whether you are just starting out in photography or looking for a budget lens, this will do.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ARVLLL,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great portrait lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 3-27-2025
Sony Social Support
GET THE NIFTY FIFTY!!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There’s a reason everyone recommends a 50mm lens. I use this all the time especially in low light. Perfect lens and not too expensive. I did get an open box (excellent condition), which saved me a little bit of $$. HIGHLY recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taylor,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to hear that you find our lens perfect and worth purchasing. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
1-31-2024
Sony Social Support
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a new lease for some night sky pictures but I started using it around town and it’s great for low light pictures and steeet photography I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jared,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 8-7-2024
Sony Social Support