Product reviewsSony E 50mm F/1.4 Full Frame Lens

Can't get a better deal for this lens

I have been looking for this lens for a while, and it has always been expensive. There is something strange about this lens that it always stays at the same price all across the world, whether in shops, Sony website, any other websites, and there have never been any real deal on it. In the beginning its price was around $450, and only now recently it dropped to $369. But not a cent less, i.e. you won't find it at $359.9 anywhere doesn't matter what. This might change in near future, but as per my two year experience on this lens price, it price will stay fixed around the globe and nobody will take a cent off of its price.

Any Sony DSLR holder, who knows a little bit about the lenses knows how wonderful this 50mm f/1.4 lens is and why everybody must have this with alpha series cameras if they are serious in taking good pictures. The story goes back to Minolta times, you can read a lot about it on the Internet. This was supposedly the best prime lens from Minolta and famous for its beautiful pictures, specially when it came to portraits (now I am witness of it).

I couldn't find a better deal than what this seller offered. The price of the lens was the same, as everywhere else, but I got a lot of goodies with it for free, on top of free shipment. This seller also have many other amazing deals. At one point I was thinking of getting rid of Sony and get all the new Canon stuff, which this seller was offering at an amazing deal of around $1500, for the EOS60D along with six lenses and everything else a photographer would need, (excluding a flash). I'll probably do it in near future. No other seller I saw giving away this much stuff at such an amazing price. Although the free lens case which came with it is very tight for this lens, and seller should consider including a wider lens case if at all.

The very first picture from this lens on my Alpha 300 immediately proved that all what I was reading about this lens over last two years was absolutely true. Pictures was much sharper and clearer. Next few days I spent experimenting with this lens and was extremely happy with the results.

Because this lens magnifies the image as its focal length is fixed at 50mm, so the kit 18-70 mm lens is not a throw away and is still required for indoor shooting, where 50mm is usually a little too magnified image. Other than that, not all the time keeping lens at f/1.4 is recommended. I have found results are better at f/2.0, and for more things to keep in focus, f/4.0 and about is good setting. However for those special cases where you really need the magic and bukeh of f/1.4, it does its job just wonderful.

I also own a Sony flash, which adds a lot to the quality of photos, but now coupled with this lens, now I am able to take much better pictures than before.

I hope this seller will maintain its standard, price and quality of service, and I'll definitely will consider him for future camera related purchases, whether for myself or for friends.Read full review...

Outstanding Lens - well worth the investment!

I have had my Sony A100 SLR for over a year now and, until recently, had only used the 18-200 lens that came with it. It's a terrific lens and I have taken some wonderful landscape photos - and made some nice photo books, too. But I felt I was ready to take the next step and purchase a new lens. After much deliberation, I decided on the Sony 50mm / F1.4 lens - and I am absolutely delighted with it. The ability to use wide open aperture settings has allowed me to get some outstanding, tack-sharp shots - even when I've hand-held the camera. Of course, you can't zoom in like I'm used to - but the trade-off is well worth it. And I can always switch lenses when I need to. It will probably be a year before I can take the next step and buy another new lens for even more versatility - but I am really loving THIS one in the meantime - in conjunction with my other lens, of course! And yes, as far as the camera itself goes, I really wish I had waited a little longer and saved a lot more - how I would LOVE to have the A900! The Nikon and Canon cameras are indeed awesome cameras, but the Sony is a marvelous camera too and doesn't get nearly the kudos it deserves!!!Read full review...

Great all-around lens

The 50 is the "normal" lens for full-frame (and 35mm cameras) because it gives about the same angle of view that the human eye provides. This lens is special because is has a large maximum aperture of 1.4 which allows use in low light and also will produce great looking out-of-focus (bokeh) effects. I'm using this lens with a Sony LA-EA3 adapter on my Sony a7r Mark II e-mount camera. I use manual focus features with this lens on my a7r.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: itrealyworks20015

Sony 50mm 1.4 lens on full frame

Got this lens as an update from an old Minolta prime, wanted the best possible 50 for my full frame. It has excellent center sharpness, even wide open, and the corners aren't too bad either. Build quality is solid but unspectacular. Focus is fast and accurate, which is an improvement over the old. Color is on par with several of my old Minoltas(thats good)but CA very bad at 1.4-2.0 on my copy, which is disappointing. I have yet to find a lens, including Zeiss 85/1.4 that has it licked, so I guess I have to live with it for now. I was slow to convert to digital, and that remains on my wish list. Overall a good buy, certainly better than a Minolta 50/1.7 and as good of picture quality as most of my other lenses, save maybe the 100/2 and Zeiss. Heartily recommended, especially if you can get one used on Ebay like I did!Read full review...

Rokinon rocks

I own the 14mm 2.8 and the 24mm 1.4 and just bought the 50mm 1.4. As usual Rokinon makes high quality lenses and sells them at more than reasonable prices. The lens is light and is very compatible with the Sony A7 cameras I own. Great lens.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jordanschoner

Estoy sorprendido

Estoy sorprendido es un excelente lente. Tiene Unas nitidez sorprendente, me gusta mucho Éste lente.
El único inconveniente que tengo es el factor de recorte en mi alfa 77 equivale como a un 75 mm , estoy pensando actualizarme a una full frame Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: llplc

Excellent deal!

This 50mm lens is basic equipment for Sony Alpha users who may find themselves shooting in low light. Very sharp, clean, and compact. New in the box this lens goes for over $400. So this one I got for about half price (without the original box) and it is as good as new!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: alpscamera

Another quality Sony Lens

I was glad to purchase this lens for a mid priced F1.4, 50mm A-mount. I like it, images are clear and sharp. I guess there are always those who will complain about a lens, but then again they probably complain about everything because they think they are so damn good. I bet if you try this lens you will like it, and the price want break the bank.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: dallsom

Great lens

Great lens sharp in center wide open. Special flash sauce for Minolta cameras

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: callahan15

Great lens for portraits

The lens has great bokeh when opened to F1.4 but has the ability to close down for greater focus range. The value of this lens is outstanding.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: lion313