This is a great lens for the money. Used on a crop sensor Sony camera it's close to the 'standard' lens focal length of the 35mm film format - so perspectives look completely natural. It's the fastest lens I own, though at its widest aperture of f1.8 it can be a little soft at the edges of frame and you'll notice some chromatic aberration and some loss of contrast - though for portraiture this might actually be of benefit. I often shoot at f4 and the sharpness is really good - far better than any kit lens you'll have used. Wide apertures obviously emphasise shallow depth of field which is good when you want to isolate your subject, just make sure you've got the focus nailed. I regularly shoot close-ups using this lens, at closest focus I'd say the area covered (field of view) is about 7.5cm by 5cm so you can use this lens for macro work as well. I look after my camera gear so I expect this lens to provide many years of good service even though the mount is plastic (like many other kit and inexpensive primes). If you've yet to try a prime lens I'd definitely recommend you try this one.Read full review
Do you have a sony crop sensor? Forget carl zeiss 50mm 1.4. Get this. Image quality identical. Only difference is 3/4 stop in apeture which is indescernable. Same angle of view as cz 50mm on full frame. Beautiful sharpness, bokeh and saturation. Most of the shots take my breath away. Better than my sony 16-50 2.8 in picture quality. Just dont drop it. What a gem thank you sony
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Great aperture range for stunning pictures in every situation. Perfect depth of field. Good auto focus.
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This is an excellent lens, light and compact. It represents good value at roughly half the price of a new one. More like this please!!
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Really sharp pictures from this lens, you won't be disappointed with it. 2.5 inches in diameter, 1.8 inches long without hood and super light weight. The lens is made of plastic but it's the glass elements that matter. Superb Bokeh and super at infinity, If you can get it for around £90 it's a no brainer.
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