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

Model:
SEL50F18F/2
SKU:
6383110
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 949 reviews

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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.

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  • Great lens, unbelievable price!

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

    This Prime lens is awesome! The price is unbelievable and the results are great. I love having it in my arsenal!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello MattO, 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lens!

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

    Love this lens if you are on a budget for a 50mm! Great quality photos. Recommend every beginner to have this!

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

      Hello JamieM, 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Fantastic prime

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

    This was the first lens I bought to get into concert photography. I think it's great for beginners learning about lighting and composition. The f/1.8 is unbeatable. Highly recommend if you're starting out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello CarolineS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is a great prime lens! Excellent lens to start out with. 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 (02/02/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Ready2capturemoments

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

    Great lens for the price. I used this lens for family pictures and was pleased with the outcome. The pictures were sharp and colorful, even in the rooms with low light. The only thing someone may not like with lens you will need to move back and forth depending how far your subject is. Not a zoom lens so if you do not mind then go for it.

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

      Hello Memories4M3, 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 12-13-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • It's a nifty-fifty. What more do you want?

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

    It's only acceptably sharp and the auto focus motor is right out of 2005, but you know what? It's a good lens for what it's worth. It's almost always on sale and I promise you that it'll take beautiful photos. Pairs wonderfully with Sony's smaller full frame bodies. I would look at other options if you're on APS-C though, there's a lot of better offerings fore crop sensor!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi intoxicated, 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 performance of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Love the lens

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

    Very nice such a great lens love it I used for taking portrait

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

      Hi SarahS,
      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 7-10-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lent

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

    Great combination for mamy camara. I 100 pprcent recomended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MariaF,
      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 great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 7-11-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lens for the price.

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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 lens for the price, has a great f stop and takes amazing photos. Highly recommend for beginners and pros alike.

    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 4-30-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Excellent 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 lens provides excellent, crisp images. Easy to use. I highly recommend this lens for everyday photos or videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DaesikS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear you are loving this lens and have found it easy to use. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 4-26-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Top Notch

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony increasingly surpasses Canon and Nikon by giving consumers and pros something worthwhile to work with. This lens is a perfect portrait lens and creates a wonderful cinematic feels for video content. A+

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Monmon909,
      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 top notch 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

  • Great for a starter

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

    Great beginner lens is very versatile when I use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AEstrada,
      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 great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 7-11-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Love it!

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

    It’s a great beginner lens! I love this lens. Would definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JohnP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F14GM 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 (6/13/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Excellent Affordable Lens

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

    I use this lens with my A6700 which has a 1.5 crop so this is about a 75mm lens on my camera. Portrait shoots is what I use this lens for. Excellent sharpness, fast focus and the bokeh behind the subject is nice and smooth.

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

      Hi Dthacker,
      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 11-12-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Good starter Lens

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

    Great product and great way to start your Photography journey. I recommend to anyone that wants that blury feature on a photo with one person or item as the main focus point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FukOFF,
      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 1-22-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Nifty 50

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

    Does what it’s supposed to; works as expected, lightweight, photos are sharp. No complaints!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Tiye, 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 (5/9/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Comfortable!

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

    Great for profile photos and easy to use, not so big to carry around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JosephT, 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 (6/6/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Nifty Fifty

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

    Such a great lens and for the price?! Even better. Very light. Sharp. Awesome in lowlight!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RafaelA,
      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 5-9-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Small and sharp

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

    This product is incredible. I bought this product because I would want to have a small and lightweight lens to go around without needing much effort. I didn't expect that this product would be so sharp and compact at the same time. Definitely, it one of "you must have" product. Also, it is perfect for food and product photography. If you are starting, you will love this product. The only con is that you don't have the button to fix the focus and sometimes you have to wait until the camera can decide what focus is better, sometimes you have to change to manual focus, which is another problem because you don't have the switch button to turn it on and off, you have to go to your camera's menu to do it. But for the price and the quality of its photos, I am sure it is a big deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nifty Fifty

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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.

    The f/1.8 is great for portrait shots. I use a variety of lenses when I shoot with my Sony Alpha A7iii, but I'm always pleased when I use this one. Shots are crisp and clear. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello GH89, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL50F18F/2 is an excellent prime lens for portraits! 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 (12/31/2024) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great Value for My A6000

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens for the price. I'm not a professional, but this takes solid portraits and helps with low light shots because of the large aperture. Only downside is it's a fixed focal length, meaning you can't zoom, so you have to physically move around to get the ideal shot. I use this on a Sony A6000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Matthew, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback on this lens. We are happy to hear this lens is working great with your camera and that you are enjoying the quality on the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-30-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

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