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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1724 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little go-to lens

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

    This has become one of my go-to run-and-gun lenses for portrait and street photography. Need to shoot at night? No problem. Need something lightweight? Bingo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RyanA, 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 loved this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 3-30-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony FE 50mm

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

    I love the sharpness In portrait photos and has great autofocus! Can't beat the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyB,
      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 loved this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 11-15-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Compact, lightweight lens

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

    While certainly not the quickest focusing lens, it is a great compact, lightweight lens to throw in your bag ans have just in case. Would recommend.

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

    Great light companion to A7Cii

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

    Amazing for the price. Perfect around town shooting and some videoing, though the autofocus is a little loud.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BUCKETPhoto,
      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 amazing lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-26-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens!

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

    Lens works great, takes great quality photos and easy to work with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI JessicaS, 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 you are enjoying this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-4-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens and price

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

    this was the best purchase so far, i use basically every day on my photos

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello RolandoL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great lens. We are happy you are enjoying the lens. If you have any questions please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (12/16/24) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very good starter lens. As able to get some pretty crisp shots after learning it’s strengths and weaknesses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Jevon, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are happy with the quality of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-30-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must lens

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

    This lens is perfect for beginners to advanced users. It is a must in your arsenal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ProsenjitK,
      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 the perfect lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 11-15-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must-have prime

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

    If your going to spend at a minimum of $1300.00 for a Sony Alpha Camera then make sure you set aside some money for the lenses. This prime lense creates beautiful bokeh. With a low aperture and crystal clear and fast auto-focus. A must have for any camera bag!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, and for choosing Sony. Amy (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent lens, slow focus

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

    I'm a Nikon guy, but i bought a Sony for traveling. I was just going to use the kit lens with my A7II for everything but i know there will be situations where i want to shoot in low light and the kit 28-70 wont work. Price: It's a little expensive. $250 is more expensive than the Nikon G, Nikon D or Canon EF 50mm equivalents Quality: The lens is sharp. On par with the others. Focus is somewhat slow compared to the other systems. Focus in LOW light is pretty terrible. I was shooting an engagement at the blue hour and towards the end I was shooting at 1250 ISO and it couldn't focus anymore. There really aren't any alternatives. Sony is still working on building their lens arsenal. 55mm Zeiss is one option but i would never pay nearly $1000 for a 50mm F1,8 Sony just announced at 50 f2.8 Macro that sounds interesting but thats still a F2.8 not F1.8.

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

    Solid lense

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nifty fifty they say, solid for the price would recommend to a beginner

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello MarcusS, 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 this lens has been solid for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-14-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    looks good, works great!

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

    purchased the open box lens (in excellent condition) and it's great! It fits perfectly with my ZV-E10. It came packaged in a small box, looked good, no damages, and works well! No complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RachC,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18 lens. We're glad to hear that you're very happy and satisfied with your new lens. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.
      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
      Rubychelle 10-29-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    HAPPY, but….

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

    Very satisfied besides the dust found on the lens immediately after opening. Nothing my lens wipe couldn’t fix. First time doing an online order pickup and it was easier than expected. Thanks, Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JulianeH, 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 are very satisfied with this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 3-30-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens!

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

    The Sony 50mm Lens is one of my favorite lenses. It’s perfect for videos and pictures. The quality is top tier! As a content creator, I’d highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AddisonS,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and find it highly recommended. 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

      3-18-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Nifty Fifty lens for sony cameras

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

    Great prime lens to start with for the beginners. Best budget nifty fifty lens for sony ecosystem. These lens struggle a lot in low light to autofocus, but can’t really complain for the price and pictures it delivers are stunning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TjReviews,
      Sony commitment to customer is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're glad to hear that you find our product great and budget friendly. 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
      12-27-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good For the Money

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

    I have migrated to the full frame A7ii from an a6000 ad\nd loved the 50mm for that camera. So I anticipated the same great lens for the full frame... not so..... this lens hunts when in auto focus and is quite noisy...... The lens for the a6000 is a great deal! This lens is not in the same league as the 4/3rds lens ..... but for the price I will keep it.....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my close ups

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

    Amazing lens for my content creating and close up shots. Does an excellent image focusing for a blurry background so that you are the main subject for your videos and vlogging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BestConsole,

      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're very happy and satisfied with our product. 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
      12-3-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50mm 1.8 lens

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

    started my photography carrier in 2022 and this lens has helped me a lot. especially in low light situation, this is always my Go to lens. highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BlaiseM,

      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're happy using our product and highly recommend it. 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

      2-14-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    I shot 50 1.8 on canon dslr for awhile and recently made the switch to mirrorless and this is definitly a cheap good starter lens. Package came in good quality and lens was perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI CalebH, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens and that you've found it to be worth its value. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-03-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended...

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

    by different websites and camera store staff. I'm still learning about interchangeable lenses, so I'm not the best resource to judge. Takes very sharp and clear pictures and easy and lightweight to have attached to the camera to hit the streets, but I prefer using lenses with more zoom.

    I would recommend this to a friend