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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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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Sony lens

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

    My favorite new lens to use with shoots! This lens has not left my camera since I got it!

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

    Does exactly what I need it to do

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

    I’ve been waiting to get this lense I love it I can definitely get the bouka look on my picture

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

    The nifty 50.

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

    Solid lens. Just wish the autofocus was slighty better.

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

      Hi ,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F lens and giving us four stars. We genuinely value your input, as it helps us enhance our products and services.

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

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm 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 is very economic and useful for his price

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

    Best Budget Sony 50mm

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

    The best budget 50mm that you can get for a Sony camera. I've loved mine

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

    Excellent product love this thing, does job well a

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

    Excellent product love this thing, does job well and effortlessly and is a great brand!

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

    Great lens

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

    Absolutely great purchase! Can’t beat it for the price!

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

    great lens for the price!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great lens for portrait photography! The low f stop makes it good in low light conditions.

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

    Great sony lens highly recommend

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

    Lens is great i shoot with a 40mm manual voighlander and wanted some good sony autofocus on my a7r4 and this lens does not disappoint plus the low light is great. If youre on the fence about the lens dont hesitate just grab it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi dorionfire,
      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 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 12-16-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A nearsighted lens that hunts in low light

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

    A decent lens for the price. However it’s not the sharpest lens in Sony’s lineup and hunts for focus in low light.

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

    Sweet!

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

    LOVE this lens. It's very small and super high quality. Great price too!!!

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

    Lens

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

    Perfect lens to add to the photography wheel house. Awesome Sony product and good price.

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

    A Must Have

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is without a doubt my go-to lens. A must have for any photographer.

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

    GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK

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

    This is a good lens it is not a G-lens or a GM-lens but you can get some good photo's out of it. I think it is worth the money

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

    Prime prime

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

    Great starter prime lens for the price! You won’t be disappointed with this purchase.

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

    Overall, a very good lens

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

    Very good quality, however auto focus can get loud.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL50F18F. We appreciate your positive comments about the lens's quality. Regarding the autofocus noise thank you for bringing this to us, we understand it can be a concern, and we will use it to make necessary adjustments to enhance our products and improve the overall user experience.

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

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget prime lens

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

    Excellent lens for the price. Great bokeh, fast auto focusing and a good value compared to the competitors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MinesImagery,
      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 1-9-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Lens

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

    very satisfied with the product. good lens that I always use

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

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice Lens to shoot with can’t wait to get it out side

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

    you need this lens in your collection

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

    one of my favorite lenses. Sharp images and awesome for portrait photography.

    I would recommend this to a friend