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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 268 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this lens

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

    Light,sharp,outstanding image quality & beautiful bokeh. Totally recommended.

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

    The Reviews Weren't Wrong!

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

    Great lens for my Sony A6300 Mirrorless Camera.....after having such a wide variety of lens for my previous cameras, it was time for me to decide on just a couple lenses.....QUALITY lenses. This 55mm Zeiss lens did not disappoint during my 2 weeks in Europe.

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

    Superb!!!

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

    Great addition to the sony e-mount. Fast, sharp and produces stunning images.

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

    Sharpest lens

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

    This lens is one of the best lens you can get for the Sony E-Mount. I would recommend this as your first lens. On the full frame A7R2, its one of the sharpest lens. It is my go to lens if I want sharp picture with nice bokeh. I actually use this lens more than my Zeiss 35mm/f2.8 as my walk around. On an APS-C camera you will need to consider the 1.5X crop factor.

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

    excellant len and very sharp photos

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

    very sharp photos and very good depth of field the only downside is the price

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

    Great lens for portraits!

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

    Purchased the FE 55mm F1.8 Carl Zeiss lens for my Sony a6000. The lens lives up to its Carl Zeiss reputation. It's extremely sharp, I used it for my nieces wedding and was well pleased with the results I got.

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

    Great lens, amazing shots

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

    This is my primary lens. The pictures taken are in a world of their own. DOF is spot on and its very quick. I love it compared to the kit lens and 35mm FE lens I have. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone

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

    Lens

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

    Perfect, beautiful pictures. Small and light. Best lens

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

    Super great

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

    Killer quality, great for low light, street photog

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

    Sharp lens, worth the money

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

    Moved from the Sony 50mm 1.8 this and let me tell you, worth the money. Colors are vivid and this thing is sharp all over! Even in the corners! The focus ring is smooth as butter and I guess the only complaint if there is one is that is fly by wire for focusing (i.e the camera does all the mechanical work).

    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 looked around and read a lot of reviews and specs about all the 50mm lenses available to e-mount users. This had the best feedback and all I can do is agree. It's an awesome little lens that takes up little space and produces great images!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Glad to hear you are enjoying your lens. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mind = Blown

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

    If you only buy one lens for you A7RII make sure this is the one because it is absolutely amazing! By far the best all around lens I have ever owned on every level.

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

    Simply Amazing

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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.

    Amazingly sharp lens. Highly recommend this lens to anyone. Really high quality portrait shots can be achieved with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the sharpness and high quality portrait shots of your SEL55F18Z! Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice lens

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

    I got this lens for video and its very nice. The autofocus works like a charm, l love it .

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

    Wow!

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

    This lens paired with the Sony A7ii is phenomenal. Images are crisp and clear. Auto Focusing is super quiet and there is no play when manual focusing. This is an awesome "all around" lens.

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

    Siiiick

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

    I've been eyeing this lens for a minute now and when it finally went on sale again, I couldn't resist. Best Buy priced matched and SASS! I made it happen. This lens is crazy crisp and is best used when set to manual to capture the right pic. I use it mostly for street/city pics.

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

    Good lens

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

    A bit pricey but well worth it. Not as good as Gmaster but way better than your average nifty 50.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi bino7899, 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_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just do it.

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

    If you have a full-frame, your camera body DESERVES a lens like this. Every cinematographer/photographer should own a nifty-fifty like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We appreciate you taking the time to recommend the SEL55F18Z. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This lens is so special!

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

    Prime lenses are the way to go if you want quality photos! This lens especially has a certain vibe. The images have that 3D pop when shot wide open and the lens is not very big at all. Great option for the Sony alpha camera line!

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

    Laser sharp lens!!!

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

    This lens is laser sharp. Photos are amazing from this piece of glass. But the video quality is ridiculously sharp. This should be your only 50mm lens. Anything else would be uncivilized .

    I would recommend this to a friend