Save up to 50% on 3-Day Sale deals.Ends 12/7.Shop now

Skip to content
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

  • Front. Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black.
  • Left. Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black.
  • Alt View 11. Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black.

Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

Model:
SEL50F18F/2
SKU:
6383110
Highly rated by customers for:
3-Day Deal
Your price for this item is $229.99
The comparable value price is $279.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 949 reviews

Rating Filter

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

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the image quality, price, ease of use, low light performance, weight, and size of the FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens. Many appreciate its affordability and how lightweight and compact it is. However, some customers note that the autofocus could be improved, and some have mentioned that it produces some noticeable noise. The lens is generally well-regarded for its performance and value.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 10 Showing 181-200 of 949 reviews

  • Must have lens

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

    Good quality photos......plus a 1.8 aperture with good background blur

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SaulV, 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 loving the quality you are getting from this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Very good

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

    I am very satisfied. It is affordable and suitable for everyday use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello AlekseyB, 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 satisfied with the quality of this lens for your everyday adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great for beginners

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

    Love that it’s super compact and great for beginners!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi BrandonM, 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 loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-4-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Better than prime!

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

    Absolutely awesome price quality ! Even better than my prime lenses

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello OleksandrO, 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 (9/3/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Beautiful

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

    This is a must have for your lens collection. Having the low aperture and beautiful bokeh is so nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Tristan,
      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 love it, and found it as a beautiful lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 7-29-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Good for portrait

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

    Good lens, image quality is really goog. For videos where subjects move a lot I will not recomend because of poor speed when focusing For none moving objects photography I like it and will recomend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Hansel, 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 (6/25/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Easy to focus and incredibly sharp

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

    When used in manuel mode, this is one of the easiest to focus lenses I've ever used! I nail the focus every time within seconds. It renders colors beautifully, has lots of contrast, and is incredibly sharp. It works really well in low light conditions. However, the bokah is not perfectly circular, and is a little harsh. If youre hoping for that dreamy nighttime portrait look, this may not be the lens for you. Otherwise, its an amazing all-around lens, and really can't be bested for the price. Take this over any kit zoom lens every time! Probably one of the best focal lengths for beginners too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi LunarPhase,

      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 incredibly sharp and easy to use. 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

      1-8-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Preeminent 610

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

    I needed a new lens and it had done the trick, great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Preeminent610, 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 (8/25/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Perfect lens

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

    Excellent quality lens. We use it for workout videos, content for social media and it’s perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello LaurenS, 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 (7/21/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lens!

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

    This lens is a great lens for doing up close shots. The clarity is fantastic and the lens is easy to handle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JustinG,
      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 7-5-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Daily Driver

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

    This might be one of the best budget prime lenses on the market. As the title states, this has become my daily driver. I paired it with my Sony a7C and it’s flawless. I got it mainly for stationary low light filming and photography (in the gym and while streaming), but I find myself bringing it for everything. I live in Hawaii so theres an abundance of opportunities to use a camera, and I use my camera more just because if this lense. Excellent

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JosephO,
      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 6-19-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Nifty

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

    One of my favorite lenses of all time. Super compact and easy to bring around, throw in a bag, or leave on my camera. Who doesn't love a nifty fifty

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Mariah, 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 and that it has become one of your favorite. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-19-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Everything u need to know

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great beginner lens! Ive been using this lens a lot the past few months and the quality of the pictures has been great. I was using a 28-70mm lens that came with my a7ll prior and u can see a huge difference in how “crisp” the photos came out. Keep in mind this is a fixed lens so u have to get used to getting it to focus on what u actually want showing in frame. Other than that great beginner fixed lens, great photos/videos, for the price I have no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi AviK, 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 5-22-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Perfect all around lens

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

    Excellent all around Prime lens. Paired with a Sony A7III.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SeanL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its pairing with A7M3 camera. 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

  • Love it

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

    Amazing product and fast delivery love it. Switch from Nikon to Sony and absolutely love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello HelenV, 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 the quality of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 07-5-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Surprising image quality for the price.

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

    First, i'd say. I'd take this over the kit lens any day. The image quality is actually good. Which is surprising considering the price. Ive taken professional pictures with this for a clients website, and after a few seconds in lightroom, i doubt many clients would see a difference between the images from this vs my g master. Having said that, auto focus is very slow. Not unusable. But. If your used to lighting fast autofocus with premier lenses, this will feel sluggish. Quality wise though, I'd use this for a professional photo shoot, without question. If your looking for a budget lens, this is honestly very good. Unless you rely on fast autofocus and the superb autofocus tracking sony offers. So... very good budget lens. But if you need top quality and fast autofocus, look elsewhere. But for the price, not a bad lens to have in your bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SZFuji, Thank you for sharing your feedback on this lens with us. We are happy to hear the lens has been working great for you, especially for the value. We appreciate you honest opinon as it helps us to keep improving for future products. Thank you again for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing

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

    Very easy to use. I'm very happy to use this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello KennethH, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear you are enjoying this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-16-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great Prime Lens

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

    Great prime lens! I bought this for a vlogging camera and it also takes very good photos!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi MarilynR,
      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 7-5-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • 50mm

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

    Just use this for a fev days and I love it I use this lens for quick picI've been using this lens for a few days, and I love it. I use it for quick pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Myko, 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 (4/19/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great Lens!

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

    The lens was in perfect condition and works beautifully!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello SarahH, 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 (8/6/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

Page 10, Showing 181-200 of 949 reviews
Sign in or Create Account

Get the latest deals and more.

Best Buy appLearn more
Share on YouTubeShare on InstagramShare on TikTokShare on FacebookShare on PinterestShare on X
Best Buy Canada
AccessibilityTerms & ConditionsPrivacyInterest-Based AdsState Privacy RightsHealth Data PrivacyDo Not Sell/Share My Personal InformationLimit Use of My Sensitive Personal InformationTargeted Advertising Opt OutCA Supply Chain Transparency Act
In-store pricing may vary. Prices and offers are subject to change. © 2025 Best Buy. All rights reserved. BEST BUY, the BEST BUY logo, the tag design, and MY BEST BUY are trademarks of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.