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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1724 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Amazing lens for portraits. Picture come out amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mayted,
      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 6-10-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Service

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

    Fast shipping and order arrived in perfect condition. The Lens was exactly what I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Luce, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing you feedback on this lens. Its great to hear this lens was exactly what you needed. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-08-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 mm

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

    its great focus and good for potraits and best for beginners

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi tony, 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 for beginners. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 5-2-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 1.8 Lens

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

    Love this lens! perfect for portraits. I use this lens for almost every single photoshoot. I dont like using it inside though because you have to be very far away from your subject. But outside, it is wonderful!!

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

    Light weight and very cheap! Awesome Optics.

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

    This lens is so cheap considering how good it is. Nifty Fifty is a must! It’s also very lightweight which helps with gimbals for video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dmoneylovesyou, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its lightweight design. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50mm lens

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

    This is a very good lens. I enjoy its ease of use and it’s amazing low light performance. This will be right up there with my top Sony lenses. I enjoy the quality I always get at Best Buy.

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

    Sharp and fast…but

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

    Fantastic lens. Excellent build quality. Great price. I gave it 4 stars as my one complaint has to do with the constant hunting when autofocus is turned on. Otherwise this lens would be perfect. Sharp and very fast.

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

    50 mm Lens Review

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

    Excellent basic lens!! Sony is truly amazing and great quality!

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it excellent. 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

      4-11-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little 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.

    Boughtvthis lense with my sony a6600 camera tajes great pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hondaguy, 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 enjoying this lens with your A6600. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 04-04-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Lens for the Price

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

    This is literally the best bang for your buck. I recommend getting this as your first lens. Great low light performance. Very sharp for what you pay.

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

    Best 50 mm for price - sharp, great color

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

    I really liked this lens. Color, sharpness and price point. For beginners in 50 mm focus length this is best lens to start with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaxParker Thank you for your review! We really like this lens too! Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this lens! Thank you for choosing Sony! Happy Shooting! -Linda (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice!

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

    Love the lens, now eyeing another one for my collection!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DeeB,
      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 5-4-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Works good auto focus is slow but takes good pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Spanky, 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 nice lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 5-18-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect quality budget friendly lens

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

    perfect lens for amateur photographers. Budget friendly lens. Super quality images.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JewelJose,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a perfect lens especially for beginners. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-16-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great quality but loud

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

    The focal length and price were incredible but the stepping motor who focusing was so loud it was questionable. I would avoid it for any video due to the motor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gman,
       
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
       
      Thank you for your great feedback on the lens. We appreciate your positive comments about its focal length and price. On the other hand, we apologize for any inconvenience or disturbance caused by the motor noise. We understand the importance of a seamless experience when using our product's features. Rest assured, we're here to assist you in resolving the problem. To better understand the issue and provide you with a solution, please reach our Technical Support at 239-245-6360. 
       
      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for Full Frame and APS-C

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

    This a great lens. I definitely recommend this lens to any new photographer as their first prime lens. Solid Focus, slightly loud, Decent build.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Small, Lightweight, Inexpensive but So So Quality

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

    I was looking for a small prime lens. At $250 a f/1.8 is quite a steal. But autofocus is slow and noisy. I could live with that though. But the first photo I took was of my cat laying about in the sun. Her whiskers on one side was fringed pink and fringed green on the other. I returned this lens -- partly because of the photo quality and partly because I realized I really wanted a nice zoom instead of a prime. The 24 - 105mm f/4 I got instead is almost 6 times the price but I'm going to use it and enjoy it much more. But for $250, the 50mm/f1.8 a decent lens for cheap. Note that I used this lens on a Sony A7 M3.

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

    Top quality

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

    Absolutely brilliant lens. I cant say enough good stuff about this beautiful lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoelR,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a beautiful and brilliant lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-16-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Making portraits great again

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

    I have been using my kit lenses for the last year and they have worked well, but I have never been able to get a good portrait based on the higher aperture. This lens has made it much easier for me to get a high quality portrait with crisp edges and excellent focus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great lense! Pictures are really good quality up close

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Eddie, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens produces sharp and good quality images. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US