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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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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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  • Great 50mm lens

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

    Great Fast lens with beautiful Bokeh for E-mount Cameras.

    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

  • Great prime lens

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

    One of my favorite go to lenses for portraits. Great natural looking bokeh and fast auto focus.

    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

  • Light, perfect portrait lense

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

    I love this lense on my Sony a5100. The night time lighting is impressive. This pictures look professional!

    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

  • Great lense

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

    I got this lense for the low aperture and it has not disappointed. Takes great pictures

    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

  • Does the job

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

    Good 50mm lens for everyday carry around shooting. Some light vignetting wide open at 1.8, but over all a great lens for the money.

    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

  • AWesome

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    Awesome product, Simply Superb,,,...its what you expect when buying from an elite store of quality products

    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

  • Great product and great price

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

    This lens provides great manual still pictures. Different offerings from larger lease. Great buy

    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

  • Great 50mm for the money

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

    The cheapest native 50mm lens you can buy for the sony cameras. Does a great job at 1.8.

    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

  • Love it

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

    Just an overall solid lens. Works very well with my sony a6000. For me it's definitely a needed lens.

    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

  • Amazing, perfect for portraits

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

    This lense is great and works wonders with portraits. The bokeh effect is amazing

    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

  • A great gift

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

    I bought this as a Christmas gift for a family member who travels often and takes lots of pictures. She absolutely loves it, definitely worth it.

    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

  • Good lens. Good performing 50mm.

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

    Crisp. Clear. Good bokeh at f1.8. Like it equally to Nikon or Canon 50 mm primes.

    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

  • Good lens for the $$

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

    I love the “nifty fifty” lens. It gives a blurred background in focus subject picture.

    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

  • Not good

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

    I bought this as a back up plans however after trying it for one or two shoots I decided to return it it is not sharp it is very soft especially around the edges and the CA it’s very noticeable. I do not recommend this lens I recommend you safe and go with a sick my version if you are on a budget or like I did go with the new Sony

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Nice portrait lens for FF Sony. FE Lens

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

    The 1.8 lets you do some great portraits. Also, can be used for multiple people.

    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

  • Best lens for portraits!!

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

    By far my most fav lens!!! It’s so versatile and adapts to your subjects!!!

    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

  • What you’d expect from a 50

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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 50. I mostly use it for video, but does just as great with photos.

    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

  • great lens

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

    Love this lens. It is great for portrait, close ups and landscape pictures. LOVE IT!!

    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

  • Great lens, but would have gotten the wide angle

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

    It's a good lens and all but for my purpose I should have gotten the wide angle lens first...

    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

  • Great first lens

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

    This is a great first lens for my sony a7m3. Great aperture, fast and creamy bokeh

    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
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