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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

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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

    Great optics!!

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

    This is a good al around prime lens, great for city photography.

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

    Great

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

    His product was great!!!!!! It performed better than I expected.

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

    Great lens

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

    So far this lens has been great, it's perfect for what I need!

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

    Nice lens

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

    Fit well on my Sony A6000. Does everything I bought it for.

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

    Nice fast prime

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

    For the price this is a great lens. It's fast and clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Overall great Lens

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

    I use this lens with my Sony FS five Nice shots .

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

    strong lens

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

    really good portrait lens. very fast and works well with my A7

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

    Great

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

    This product was great. I would totally recommend.

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

    great prime lens for beginners

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

    great prime lens for beginners. fast focus and everyday use for portraits

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good price

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

    Goodnight lens for the price, if you have the fund gets the 55mm

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

    Great lens

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

    I saw it read about it saw the sale brought it and love it ..

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

    Light gathering

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

    Nice lens with good sharpness and well built and great light gathering

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

    Great Lens for the Price

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

    I would recommend this Lens for anyone who shoots portraits.

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

    Perfect

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

    One of the best options in it's price range at Best Buy

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

    Extended Lens

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

    This lens is going to take me places with the videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good portrait lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a lenses to take portrait pictures and one of the Best Buy employers recommended me this one. The pictures come out good, the background it’s not as blurry as I expected.

    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.

    Love this lens, it is a must have lens. The nifty 50!

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

    Bad service

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

    charged me a restocking fee even for unopened item

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

    great everyday lens

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

    I bought this for everyday shooting and we love it.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    AF not so great on A7ii.

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

    Looks great, but AF issues.. hunts for a long time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend