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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1724 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A decent lens

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

    Not a bad lens but I can’t zoom which is unfortunate

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great nifty fifty

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

    I purchased this as my first lens for my Sony A7III since I only bought the body at that time. I like the lens since it was the most affordable with F1.8 aperture. I'm just getting into photography and thought this would be great to practice with. My first nifty fifty. It does take a little longer to focus at times but it is great overall.

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

    great lens for price

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

    great lens for price nice bokeh and sharp as well as small

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty

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

    I purchase open box because it was priced good, but unfortunately had to return it due to slow focus and noise grinding noise coming from the lens when focusing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Happy, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Its great to hear that you found the pricing to be of great value, but sorry to hear about the issue you had experience with the lens. We hope the next one you pick up will be fantastic. If you have any questions or concerns you can always reach out to us at Sony Support 239-245-6360. Thank you again. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good to begin!

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

    A good lens for the the price specially to begin with.

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

    Great lens

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

    This lens is great for the price the quality of the picture is grrat

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

    Excellent lens

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

    As always I have found the accessories for Sony cameras to be first rate. One of my preferences is the stabilization is contained within the body giving the user more flexibility when choosing lenses. A word of caution, Sony uses (2) mounting styles, make sure you select the correct one.

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

    Not great in low light

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

    Could do better in low light but good as a starter lens

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

    Decent quality pictures

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

    Auto focus is noisy and choppy. Ok for a casual photographer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We appreciate the feedback. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Budget

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

    You get what you pay but I am able capture some sharp pictures

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

    noisy

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    i enjoy this product it will come in handy later!!

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

    Good value but has limitations

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

    This lens is good to your wallet and can work on full frame and APC sized cameras. OK in size and weight. But the limitation is focus speed. It compares slow to my 16-70/f4 zeiss lens. I did a firmware update to the lens and my A6000. The speed improved but still felt not fast sometimes.

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

    This is a great addition to your Sony camera

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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.

    This is a great addition to your Sony camera. It helps take pictures from distance. The only thing is it's not easy to switch them out or take off and put it on. I guess all attachments are that way. If you are practicing your photography, this is a good starter.

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

    Good overall

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

    Lense is good overall, works well in the lower lighting. The

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bottom of the barrel

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

    If you can’t afford any better this lens will suffice for simple pictures, but I would not recommend if you can get something else, the external focusing is loud and is easily heard in video, I also find its auto focus kind of bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great for taking night portrait. Gives really good sharpness

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

    I returned it

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

    I am new to using this type of camera and thought the lens would really bring objects closer and "zoom" in better than the standard lens that's built /comes with the camera but didn't find this to be the case. I returned the lens to them. (Sorry, I wanted it to work better)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the Value

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

    Good image quality, but it feels cheap with the plastic

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

    Amazing lens at a nifty price!

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

    One of the sharpest Sony lenses and an incredible price! Only downsides could be having an all plastic build (although the bayonet is metal), and having a focus motor that can be a bit slower than most Sony lenses. The bokeh is stunning with its 7 blades and the sharpness of a prime is unmatched at this price point.

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

    Great len with great price

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

    10/10 sacrificed. Work very good with my nex 6 sony.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, WillQsj1520, You chose the best brand. We appreciate your time and feedback. Thank you for trusting Sony! -Vincent sony_US