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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this lens

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

    Great lens for taking portrait style photos my daughter and I both use it often!

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

    Good beginner prime

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

    Takes good close up pictures. Took some stunning pictures at the aquarium

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

    Great for portraits

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

    perfect dept of field images, definitely gives the blurred effects I was looking for

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

    Great beginner lens

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

    A good budget “must have” starter prime lens for photography! Used on my Sony A7II.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bummer

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

    Never got it in the mail someone took it. UPS didn’t investigate and they wouldn’t return my money back I know it’s not their fault but still it was a bummer

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HectorH, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL50F18F/2 lens. We are sorry to hear about your experience. We suggest you contact the courier and the dealer for assistance. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 3-30-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELENT PRIME LENSE

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

    GREAT PRIME LENS VERY SHARP AND FAST QUIT FOCUS, GOOD ADDITION TO MY ZOOM LENSES

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

    thumbs up

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

    i give the camera lenses a thumbs up! def work well with the A series from sony

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

    Good lens

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

    The lens makes sharp pictures easy with its fast auto focus and wide aperture

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

    Cool lens

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

    It's a really cool lens. Blurs out everything behind the focused area. Definitely worth it.

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

    Great lens

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

    This is a great lens used with my A6000. Very versatile and used a lot

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

    Great for all levels

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

    This a great lense. I watched several videos before purchasing and was not disappointed.

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

    Great

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

    Really helps make my pictures better for the camera I have

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

    Great lens as long as you have room to move..

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

    High quality glass and fast auto focus. This lens delivers on most areas, as long as you have space to move back on the subject.

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

    Nifty Fifty

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

    Best bang for your buck! This is definitely going to be my all around lens.

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

    Love it

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

    Awesome product, I am loving taking pics with my camera, I feel like a pro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Autofocus

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent lens for the price.

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

    Decent optical performance, auto focus leaves a bit to be desired.

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

    Very Nice

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

    I have the Sony A5100 and it works great with this camera. I really like it.

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

    Decent

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

    Decent entry level lens. Very quick focus response

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

    Good lens

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

    I like the lens take awesome photos for 200 bucks but motor when focusing is loud that would be the only down fall

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

    Great lens for a beginner

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

    It was affordable and has great resolution. I would recommend this to anybody

    I would recommend this to a friend