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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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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1737 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

94%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras' image quality, affordable price, and ease of use. The lens is also appreciated for its low light performance, lightweight design, and compact size. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the autofocus speed and the sound it makes.

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.
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  • 1.8 Forever

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

    Best gig for you buck! Can’t beat the 1.8! This is a great lens for portraits.

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

      Hi JacobD,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great lens for portrait. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great

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

    Great lens for portrait photography, definitely worth my time.

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

      Hi StephenS,

      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 great, especially for portrait photography. Thank you so much 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 11-6-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Awesome Prime Lens

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

    Even though the autofocus is loud, the quality that this lens produce is great; even in low light conditions. Love this lens paired with my a7III.

    This review is from FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Highly recommended

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

    Highly recommended Lens. Takes fantastic quality photos!

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

      Hi AdrianA,
      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 liked it as it captures fantastic quality photos. 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

  • Must be

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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.

    Great lens very sharp Good for videos and pictures

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

      Hi DWilliams94,

      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 great to use for videos and photos. 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

      1-25-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Love it

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    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

  • Love it

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

    Love it couldn’t have asked for a better budget lense

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

      Hello RafaelP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Its great to hear you are loving the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-22-23 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
      Posted .

      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

  • Better than kit lens that comes with camera

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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 takes Sharp and crisp photos. It is much better than the kit lens. The only reason why I gave it four stars was because it’s hard to get on. But I would recommend this is somebody else

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • average

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

    great for the price. Very soft wide open, slow autofocus and loud auto focus. but decent image quality for price. best for stills photography.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good walk around lens

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

    Good prime lens. Recommend as a daily lens. Buy it.

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

      Hi DudleyA,
      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 good prime lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-30-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Ballin on a budget

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You can never ever go wrong with the nifty fifty. Always a good starter lens and can use it instead of the super costly 1.4.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 50mm

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

    Great starter lens for beginners!! Very light weight and can fit in your bag

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback! We understand that size plays an important role in choosing the right lens. We put a lot of effort into designing a compact and portable lens without compromising on performance.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • 50 mm lover

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

    great product, it did everything I needed ti to and more

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

      Hi KingsleyO,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you loved it and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      Regards,
      Larry 11-23-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Nifty fifty

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

    Great lens for photography, clean image , and great for video, no issues and overall my go to for most shots

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelH, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL50F18F lens. We are also happy to hear that its photo and video performance meets 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

  • Good for the price!

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

    Auto focus is loud, sometimes slow and it hunts quite a bit in low light. However, the picture quality is pretty good and for the price you can't really complain.

    This review is from FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lens

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

    A unique lens, despite not going past 1.8 for the aperture, it is still a beautiful glass and would recommend buying for portrait shots

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lens

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

    The low light function of the 1.8 is amazing. Along with high depth of field.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TerryS,
       
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
       
      Thank you for your feedback about the SEL50F18 lens. It's great to hear that you loved the low-light function and high depth of field of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
       
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
       
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Portrait pics are pro level

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

    Got it for personal hobby.. ended up being a pro after this

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens. We are happy to hear that our lens exceeds your expectations and now enjoying your photography journey. Your positive experience encourages us to continue delivering exceptional products.

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle 10-8-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • yes

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

    very efficient and economic micro lens - super happy with the quality

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

      Hi AngelaB,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL50F18F lens. We are glad to hear that you are happy and satisfied with the quality and performance of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

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