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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

94%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras highly for its image quality, affordable price, ease of use, low light performance, and compact size and weight. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the autofocus speed and the level of noise it produces. Overall, the lens seems to be well-received for its optical qualities and user-friendliness.

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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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  • Decent lens

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

    Decent lens. For me it was nothing to brag about. It took decent photos. Focus was a little off and depth of field wasnt great. I could have received a detective lens; but overall decent lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TMichelle, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to hear you are enjoying this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-17-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Happy with my purchase

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

    Great lens I was waiting to go in sale and I took the advantage the sale and my credit card deal pay in six months no interest...

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Super sharp 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 Sony lens is remarkable. Very fast lens and remarkable sharpness. Your will not be disappointed with this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love this lens.

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

    The best value lens Sony offers. Great shots. Makes you work a lil harder for your shots but the payoff is good.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sony 50mm

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

    Great quality and pictures come out amazing! Just play with settings

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Useful and light

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

    Small size good quality for the price , I am using for video production and is very useful in my stabilization system

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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
      Posted .

      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

  • Beat my expectations

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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.

    Ive gotten some amazing photos with this focal length . and its super compact

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Camera 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 a very good lens. It is worth the money to buy this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TurtlesTablet, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its value. 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

  • Sony 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 does what it needs to. Crisp photos and best lens ever! Great for photographers also who is starting out!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not the best 50mm prime but good for the price.

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

    Good price for a Sony prime. A little louder than I would like when focusing and not the fastest kens around. Image quality is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very useful lens

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

    Fits perfectly with my Sony camera and produces great photos

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Roja, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. 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

  • Great starter lense!

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

    This fifty nifty is a great starter lense. Bought this to use with my full frame camera and i love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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
      Posted .

      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

  • Great lense

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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, I purchased it for my son who does phtotography and he loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 8/10

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

    This lens is amazing. The auto focus on the lens is a little loud but easy fix when you switch to MF.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Value for the $$$

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

    Great Value for the money and overall excellent product

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yong, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. 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

  • good results

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

    A great lens for the price, I was looking for a cheap 50mm as an extra lens. I used it couple of times and I got a lot of compliments on the results.

    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

  • 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
      Posted .

      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

  • Great buy

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

    Impeccable quality couldn’t ask for a better lens the photos come out so clear

    I would recommend this to a friend
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