Sony - 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Most NEX E-Mount Cameras - Black

Haven't fiddled with this lens too much yet, but the little I have, I'm impressed, and already planning more photo-outings with it. Attached to my NEX-6, this provides a package that is just fun to use, especially with the camera set to A (aperture priority). The f/1.8 is fast, and means that this lens can take great images when light is low, and no flash is possible/allowed/desired. It also means great bokeh, and with the 35/f18 lens, it is beautifully blurred in the background, while your subject is incredibly focused, meaning the subject is what you look at - not so much the background. With its fixed focal length, you (the photographer) is the zoom. Move closer or further away to get the perspective you're looking for. Some have said (elsewhere) that the lens isn't the sharpest at f/1.8, but my limited experience with it so far hasn't revealed any issues. I've attached a couple of my first images I took with the lens; nothing artistic, but they do let you see bokeh (DoF or depth-of-field) and low-light capabilities. As I mentioned, I'm just looking forward to more time with this lens - and the NEX-6 as well...

I was choosing between this and the sel28f20--- both had the same price, the latter being a full frame lens. This one, specifically has OSS. It's a perfect companion to my a6000. The sel28f20 does not have image stabilization. I love the DOF on this one and the light it brings in. Waaaaaaay better than the kit lens-- and I love prime lenses. I have the minolta nifty fifty f1.7 and the A mount adapter and that one is still good too, but on the a6000, it's a little to narrow. This one I think is the perfect walkaround lens and the build quality is decent-- not much different from the kit lens. But the images that I get from this is insanely good. I think this should be a staple lens for people on the Sony cropped mirrorless systems.

I wanted another lens to carry around for travel, and looked at the Sony 18-105, read a lot of reviews and watched videos, and many of them mentioned the 40mm, as a fast, small, sharp lens. I finally decided that was the way to go. I took it on a 10 day trip, along with a zoom and a 12mm. The zoom never left the hotel, the 40mm did all but a few landscapes. It is great in many situations, much like the old 50mm that was on 35mm. You just reframe to get what you want out of it. The depth of field is fantastic stopped down or wide open. And the bokeh is quite nice. All in all very happy with the lens. Well balanced on the camera, and super sharp.

I purchased this lens to take graduation photo's of my daughter from college. I love this lens with my Sony A6000! The images are crisp and clear giving a beautiful bokeh. The auto-focus can be a little finicky at times, but nothing that can't be overcome. The OSS is outstanding. Feel free to check out my shots on Instagram at marinesdream2018. Like I said "I love this lens!" For the price you can't beat it!

Wow! This thing takes GREAT shots. I use it with my Sony a6000, and it almost never comes off! I would argue that the Sony 35mm f/1.8 is the must have lens for taking shots of people with the a6000. for someone just starting out, if you can afford it, get just the camera body and this lens. the kit lens isn't that great at all unfortunately :/ this thing is fast! also, the focusing works brilliantly on this thing. it's a little soft wide open but the colors are vibrant with little chromatic aberration. honestly, unless you're willing to spend $1k+, this is the lens I would recommend for your daily go to, pull out the camera and shoot lens.

Great lens. Nothing to complain about, as it does its job perfectly. My only nitpick is the manual focus is reeeeeeally slow and takes several full turns of the knob to get the focus where you want it, so stick to auto focus. Otherwise, this is the lens you want if you are taking pictures indoors and don't really have ideal lighting conditions, as the F1.8 lets in as much of the available light as possible, and the 35mm is great if you are less than 10 feet from your subject (I would use the 50mm if you are 10-20 feet from your subject). I use this for birthday parties with my family, which are usually at night and indoors.

I purchased at Best Buy along with an a6000 with the 16-50 kit lens. I found the 35 an essential walking around lens, as 35 and or 50 primes are the most recommended for first time lens upgraders. This lens in compact and light but finely not insubstantial, as it is designed for the APS-C sensors a6000, a6300 cameras - and not for the fine full frame SONY a7 series. I knew what i wanted based on another DSLR system and various lenses for it. If you are skilled at selecting focus modes and points, you can use it opened up fairly wide and get a sharp shot, or stopped down somewhat and get nice bokeh - which is contrary to what is commonly first though of as what fast lens does, but that is what good glass can do.

I'm relatively new to photography but i did a lot of research before purchasing this lens and i gotta say: it was worth every penny. I currently own an a6500 and this lens absolutely does the trick for me. Impressive auto focus (i know the camera helps too), great low light capabilities, and great bokeh all for under $500. I actually bought this after trying the canon 35mm f2 USM, and i definitely prefer this one, as well as the rest of sonys native line for aps-c cameras. Definitely check this one out if you get the chance.