I'm really happy with this for th...e money, I'm a casual photographer who has some needs above what a smartphone can capture. Pros - solid build; easy to use; when it focuses, it's sharp, much better than the out-of-box zoom lens from Sony. Cons - sometimes struggles to find AF, especially when close to minimum focal length; AF changes are clunky
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The 50 mm prime lens is the abso...lute best addition you can make to your DSLR camera. They are usually available with the widest aperture being somewhere between 1.8 and 1.4, and are readily available used and new for all popular DSLR brands. The widest opening on this particular lens is 1.7, which will allow you to shoot without flash in much lower light settings than your kit lens will allow. This is also a great lens for taking portraits, as you can get a shallower depth of field with the wider aperture settings. Fixed focal length lenses are lighter and almost always produce better image quality than a zoom lens shooting at similar focal length. For those who do not already know, the minolta maxxum lenses will fit and work with your Sony alpha mount camera, and the minolta lenses are usually less expensive than the sony equivalent lens. No matter what brand of DSLR you own, get a 50 mm prime lens with a 1.8 or wider f stop setting. It will be among the most used lenses in your camera case.
the image is so sharp and bokeh is amazing. low light w...orks nice. fast auto focus , the only thing that would be perfect if only the manual focus ring was easier to use it's so small and smooth cant even put my fingers and have simple grip on it . will that is just with manual focus and other than that the lens worth more especially if you have full frame camera. if you have any question, I'm ready to answer
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I picked this up after being dissatisfied with "ma...cro" lenses that weren't "true macro" lenses. 1:1 magnification is super cool. To get to 1:1 and be in focus you've got to be CRAZY close to your subject. So much that sometimes a ring light won't actually be able to shine on anything because it's in the shadow of the ring. Do yourself a favor and also pick up a cheap AF teleconverter for not only more magnification, but the ability to back up and still achieve greater than 1:1. The distance from the subject helps a little bit for lighting.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
...Have taken several photos since I get this lens, from beautiful portraits to nice landscapes. I can't believe the quality I am getting with such an economic lens. Good build quality, sharp, easy to handle because of its low weight and small size. The only issue you will have is only if it is your first time with a fixed lens you'll need to get used to it and learn more how to compose and frame, but that has nothing to do with this review, you will love the results anyway. I highly recommend it!
