"Excellent glass for a great price as it has built-in image stabilization. Extremely sharp, even with Precision Digital Zoom (PDZ) option selected at 3X on my NEX5N - in such mode, PDZ allows me to shoot at an equivalent focal length of 225mm. Excellent bokeh (f1.8)at the 225mm equivalent.

Probably a little over priced despite having the built in image stabilization. But otherwise, it is a very sharp lens. Fast focusing and unlike legacy lenses it is actually made for the E-mount which means auto focus and internal aperture control with the steadyshot.

The Sony 50mm f/1.8 Mid-Range Prime Lens ($299.99 direct) is a fast aperture lens that serves as a short telephoto (75mm equivalent) on the APS-C image sensor of Sony NEX cameras .

Is this lens offered or going to be offered in black? When can we expect more E mount prime lens to be available.

f 1: 8 prime

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Bought this lens as a short portrait and landscape lens. It`s very sharp indeed even ad full aperture, which is a fast 1.8. There are some issues with mechanical noise, i brought 1 back to the store which had severe mechanical noise, my current also has some noise but not that bad.

Extremely sharp; well balanced on nex 7; very cheap for the performance,OSS and fast

Inconsistant production quality

Excelente para tomar fotos de retratos con el fondo borroso, siempre enfoca bien y rapido, el unico detalle es que podría ser mas pequeño.

Very fast focus during indoor/low light settings (esp. compared to 18-55mm kit lens.) F/1.8 allows quicker shutter speeds, decreasing motion blur during live events, such as concerts. It is slightly heavier than 18-55mm kit lens, but worth carrying for specific shoots.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

I read reviews explaining this was a great lens, but I was now prepared for how great. I've had it for 4 months, and it is a dream to work with. The images look great even wide open, and I love the bokeh effect.

Image Quality; Build; Steady Shot

no focus distance indicator

over all I am very happy with this purchase, and its doing exactly what I expected from it.

easy to use

I'm new to this type of lens, but it is awesome for outdoor shots, specifically when taking "targeted" shots. It is easy to adjust the BOCA for professional looking photos. The lens works great in all light conditions.