The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a fantastic entry-level lens, especially if you’re new to Canon photography. The image quality is impressive for the price, with sharp focus and nice background blur thanks to the f/1.8 aperture. The STM motor makes autofocus smooth and quiet, which is great for both photography and video recording.It’s lightweight and compact, so it’s easy to carry around for everyday shooting. While it’s not a professional-grade build, the performance more than makes up for it, making it a solid investment for beginners who want to experiment with portrait and low-light photography without breaking the bank.

Super sharp, lightweight, and perfect for portraits. Great bokeh and unbeatable quality for the price. A must-have addition to any Canon kit.

this lens fit perfectly with my Canon Rebel T7. I really wanted a 50mm to replace the kit lens, this one offers a better f-stop range. I can get amazing bokeh with this lens. it just clicks right on super easy. its good quality and can get sharp images along with shooting in lower light situations. really great for portrait or product photography. this isn’t a zoom lens so if you are working indoors make sure you have plenty of space for distance between you and the subject. overall its a good product. Its perfect at its job so if you’re looking for a lens with a wide range of capability this isn’t it.

Great quality Canon lens! It delivers sharp, clear images with beautiful depth and color. Fast focus and smooth performance — perfect for both photography and video. Highly recommended for anyone using a Canon camera????

BUILD QUALITY: Let’s first talk about the build quality of this new lens. The 50 STM has had a massive upgrade in this area, and feels absolutely fantastic. From the moment I picked up the lens, I knew that it was a complete redesign from the old model, and it sure needed it.On the rear of the lens we now have a metallic mount, something I’m so glad to see. Moving up from the plastic mount has increased it’s weight slightly, but also hugely increases the longevity of this lens. On the front we’ve now got a 49mm filter thread, which is even smaller than the old 52mm thread.And even the little things like the AF/MF switch has gotten an upgrade. It’s no longer a little button that seems like it could break easily. Which is just great to see.FOCUS RING: One of the old nifty fifty’s worst parts was it’s focus ring. It was small, fiddly and in the wrong posititon at the end of the lens.And fortunately on the new 50 stm it’s all been changed. The new focus ring is fantastic. The new focus ring is very similar to the ones used in the 24mm STM and the 40mm STM, and is wider now making it very easy to pull focus with. Something that was almost impossible to do on the old version. It’s still a focus by wire system, but I quite enjoy that these days. Not only that, but it’s now also full time focus which means no more breaking the lens when you forget to take it out of Autofocus.MACRO: Now this is definitely not a macro specific lens, but one area in which they did upgrade this lens is it’s minimum focus distance, which means you can get a little closer to your subject. Where as on the old nifty fifty the closest you could get was 45cm away, now the new model you can take photos from around 35cm. And paired up with a crop sensor body like the Canon 70d, you can really get some nice close up shots with lens before investing in a dedicated macro solution.BOKEH: Now even though the nifty fifty was a cheap lens, it still produced some fantastic images with a very shallow depth of field. It’s bokeh was a little funny though because it only had 5 aperture blade. On the new 50 stm this has now been upgraded to 7 rounded aperture blade and I’ve found that it produces some lovely bokeh. It’s very smooth and very creamy, and because it’s not a funny shape, it’s also not so distracting. Now to me it’s not a huge deal because I didn’t mind the old 50’s bokeh shapes, but I guess it is a nice upgrade.AUTOFOCUS: Of course one of the biggest new changes to this lens is the inclusion of an STM or stepping motor. Now I’ve used the 24 stm, 40 stm, 18-135 stm and I’ve been impressed with them all. And I can safely say the 50mm STM is just as good, it’s very fast and snappy and a massive upgrade from the old version.IMAGE QUALITY AND SAMPLES: So it’s all well and good to talk about the lens, but I always think it’s good to take a look at a few sample images to see just how good it is. Please take a look at the attached images on this review to see. From my testing I’ve got to say I’ve been so impressed with this lens. Especially for $125.The bokeh looks fantastic, chromatic aberation has been greatly reduced compared to the old version, and vignetting if almost no existent.Once you knock it down to around f2.8 this lens is about as sharp as you’d get for any lens around this price range.Colours are handled very well as well and can really pop if you get them in the right conditions.So overall I’ve loved the new 50 STM, what a brilliant lens.

The lens is incredible! I was very dissatisfied with the packaging that it arrived in. I’m honestly very shocked that there was no damage to the lens. The lens has the new markings of a new Canon 50 – look it up, it isn’t damage! I’ve taken the lens out for one short spin and one large spin, – a complete wedding day. I cannot believe how sharp this is. It’s every bit as good as people say it is. It’s very lightweight, and it’s so worth the cost. I can’t wait to take it out again and again and again.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is an amazing lens, especially for the price! It’s lightweight, compact, and delivers sharp images with beautiful background blur (bokeh). The f/1.8 aperture makes it perfect for portraits, low-light photography, and even street photography.

The Nifty Fifty is an incredible little lens that punches well above its price point. For portraits or isolating subjects, the sharpness and background blur it delivers are stunning. It’s lightweight, compact, and feels like the perfect travel companion for any photographer wanting something simple but powerful.That said, it’s not without its limitations. On an APS-C camera, the 50mm becomes more like a 75mm equivalent, so it feels quite “zoomed in.” This makes it less practical for tight indoor spaces or wide shots when you’re working in close quarters. If you’re in a small room and trying to fit a group of people or a wide scene into the frame, you’ll find yourself constantly backing up or hitting walls.Despite this, the Nifty Fifty is an essential tool if you understand what it’s built for. Its optical quality at this price is phenomenal, and it’s perfect for portraits, detail shots, or anything where compression and subject isolation shine. Just keep in mind the cropped field of view on APS-C sensors, and you’ll get a lot of joy out of this lens.

I love this lens, I have a entry level camera, R100, and with this lens my pictures look like I have an expensive one. Its a great quality lens, cheap and small and light weight which make’s it great for travel photos. It ha a great built in stabilization and autofocus does wonders if you are a beginner. It does not have a a lot of bokeh but it will blur your subject’s background in lower f. I take a lot of portraits and is my go to lens since I purchased it.

★★★★★ Perfect Little Powerhouse—A Must‑Have RF Prime!I ordered the Canon RF 50 mm f/1.8 STM on a whim and—boom—it was on my porch the very next day. For the money, you literally cannot find a better value. This isn’t a knock‑off or gray‑market gamble; it arrived in official Canon packaging with warranty card, instruction booklet, and the flawless build quality you’d expect straight from the manufacturer.I’m pairing it with my EOS R6 Mark II and the fit is seamless—snug mount, lightning‑quick AF, and full metadata communication. Coming from my beloved (but hefty) 70‑200 mm f/2.8 sports rig, this feather‑light and user friendly 50 mm is the missing link for:•Portraits & Lifestyle – dreamy background blur at f/1.8.•Weddings & Events – discreet size, tack‑sharp in low light.•Street & Travel – inconspicuous, fast, perfect field of view.•Food & Product – shallow depth for mouth‑watering detail.•Video & Vlogging – silent STM focus keeps the footage clean.If you shoot in tight indoor gyms, crowded receptions, or cozy living rooms, this lens will instantly earn its place in your bag. Canon’s classic “nifty fifty,” now in RF, is proof you don’t have to splurge to score pro‑level glass. Hit that “Add to Cart” button—you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!

The perfect street lens on a full frame camera. 50mm gets you closer, but not too close to subjects when taking candid pictures on the street. Also a good in between lens on a crop sensor camera. At 80mm equivalent, you can get closer to across the street shots. For indoor events at f/1.8 the 50mm gets you decent light. It does have a bit of correction needed for the corners, as it’s not really sharp in the corners, but for most shooting it’ll work just fine. I gave it 5 stars for all over use and variety of subject matter and ease of use.

Great little lens for what I need it. My dad is always saying “get the top glass for the top photos” and while he isn’t wrong, this lens delivers on a budget! I have used this lens for countless shoots with my canon r6 mark II and it works like a dream. The shutter is quiet and it is very small/compact. I love this lens and my pictures come out clear and detailed every time.

It’s an inexpensive nifty fifty. The AF is finicky and slow, but works well. It does the autofocus electric song, and that’s kind of my jam, so I don’t mind. The camera’s mic pics it up pretty well.It’s a solid lens. I’m very happy with it, especially at the price point. I’ve spent more for less.Have some unedited shots with a Canon EOS R50 and the lens.

Along with me getting my first camera (a Canon EOS r50), this is my first lens and it does amazing! I definitely plan on getting a 35mm lens at some point, but this one is amazing for a beginner. I’m still fiddling around with my manual settings because I don’t want to always rely on auto settings on my camera, but this lense does amazing with helping focus on subjects. (Feat. My cat. Don’t mind the scratch on her nose that’s healing up, she is not the brightest in her moments of zoomies.)

Got this for my wife for Christmas and she absolutely loves this lens! The autofocus capability is amazing and so is the quality of the pictures. She hasn’t taken any photography classes but this lens practically does it for you. Overall this is a great lens for the price point!

The Magnetic Mount for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is an incredibly convenient and reliable accessory! The magnet is strong and secure, ensuring a firm hold without any wobbling, even during movement. It makes mounting and repositioning the Pocket 3 effortless, allowing for quick and flexible setup adjustments.The build quality is excellent—lightweight yet durable—making it perfect for hands-free shooting in various environments. Whether attaching it to a tripod, metal surface, or other accessories, it holds up exceptionally well.A must-have for creators looking for a hassle-free mounting solution! Highly recommended!

This K&F Concept wide-angle lens is a fantastic addition to the Osmo Pocket 3. The magnetic attachment is strong enough to stay secure during use, and the optics are impressive—clear, crisp, and no noticeable distortion.One of the best parts? It fits perfectly in the Osmo Pocket 3’s case, so you don’t have to juggle extra pieces or risk misplacing it. Even better, you can stack other magnetic filters on top of it, which adds a lot of versatility for shooting in different lighting conditions.If you own an Osmo Pocket 3, this really should be in your kit.

Excellent! Half the price of the OEM and it works great. Seems well made and comes with a LCD screen protector. Definitely will buy this brand again for future filter needs for my DJI Osmo Pocket 3

Great product

It does its job to get that wider field of view, image quality does suffer a bit, however, it can be sharpened in post. Easy to pop on and off, magnetic is fairly strong. Relatively durable, stores well in the protective osmo case, too large for after market cases. Overall for the price it’s not bad as it has come in handy a few time. I prefer the anamorphic wide angle over this one, it is a little sharper and you get some really cool looks from it.

The K&F Concept Wide-Angle Lens is a solid upgrade for the DJI Pocket 3. It gives a noticeably wider field of view, which is great for vlogging or capturing more of the scene. What really impressed me is that it fits perfectly in the OEM case even while attached to the camera, so no need to remove it every time you pack it away.Convenient, compact, and performs well — highly recommended for Pocket 3 users.

I love how this little DJI Osmo pocket three lens makes everything so wide I like using this lens when blogging. it gets everything in the frame.

Sure makes a difference how you record, makes the lighting perfect now I’ll use it on all my videos, only thing, if yiu have big fingers it’s hard to switch, but very small problem

This lens is the standard for quality, affordability and your intro to professional lenses. It is a well rounded lens that gets a lot of the job done with out needing to change lenses. The color is stunning and at 1.8 you get incredible sharpness and clarity for the picture.The body is a little “too plastic” for what I would expect from Sony but it is their intro to FE and professional lenses. But the value to quality ratio is much higher than anticipated. I use the Sony A7iv and definitely see this lens being my work horse

The Sony FE 50mm is a must-have in my kit as a 12-year photographer. It’s that reliable old friend: compact, lightweight, and always ready to back you up when the light’s failing. The f/1.8 aperture shines in low light, and its buttery-smooth bokeh turns everyday portraits into something almost magical. It’s sharp even wide open, though the autofocus could be faster in demanding moments. Still, this lens has bailed me out countless times—from capturing the quiet soul of a portrait to chasing fleeting expressions on the street.

Just like the canon 50mm, this is an excellent no brainer for an added lens.Super sharp, fast focus.Get it!

The Sony 50mm f/1.8 is a solid little lens that punches above its weight — especially considering the price point. It’s lightweight, compact, and ideal for everyday shooting. The f/1.8 aperture gives beautiful bokeh, making it a great option for portraits, street photography, and low-light situations.Image quality is sharp in the center, and colors come out vibrant. The autofocus is decent — not the fastest in Sony’s lineup, but perfectly usable for most scenarios, especially on newer camera bodies. Build quality feels a bit plasticky, but that’s expected at this price and helps keep the lens light. Great performance.Overall, if you’re looking for an affordable prime lens with great image quality.

So many know this is a very inexpensive nifty fifty and those who have it also know it is a pretty awesome lens, even though it is all plastic and not very robust. The only complaint I have is there is no MF/AF switch on the side like most of he other lenses, even the less expensive ones. This is not a big issue though because I have a custom button dedicated on my camera to switch from manual to AF so not a big deal but for those who would rather save their custom buttons for other things it is kind of a little bit frustrating. With that said, no other complaints. The image quality, color, vignette, chromatic aberration, lens flare, and distortions are all well controlled for such an inexpensive lens. The most impressive attribute is the autofocus. Super fast and accurate. It is not an all weather lens though so I will not use it in the rain, but that is normal for inexpensive lenses. If you absolutely need a 50mm with good weather seals you need to step up to the 1.4 version or go with a third party lens, which is substantially more expensive. Even good third party 50mm f1.4s are pretty pricy but for some it is worth it for the type of work they do (weddings/landscapes). Of course if you are a full time photographer and get paid for what you do, you will want the best glass anyway and it is part of your business model.

Everyone needs this lens in their kit. It the cheapest great quality prime lens Sony has ever released in my opinion. Photos always come out looking crisp and clear with that classic bokeh look. The auto focus is fast and accurate. The lens is compact and lightweight. The one drawback is it is a bit noisy when focusing. A small price to pay for the quality of the stills. This may be the niftiest fifty i’ve ever owned!

This lens is pretty similar to the Canon 50mm f1.4. It focuses at about the same speed, and it the noise it makes while focusing is similar.Image quality is good enough. It’s sharp, contrasty, flare isn’t terrible and I haven’t had any significant issues with fringing or CA.On an A7 iii it focuses in about 1 second and does surprisingly well in low light. Yes it does make noise when focusing and it seems like it over shoots a bit and then acquires focus. I haven’t had any issues with it missing focus.Overall this is a decent lens when you consider the price. It is comparable with similar offerings from Canon.

really enjoying this lens, great for closeup work. I’m not a professional, but I wanted something for my a6400 that was an upgrade from the kit lens. photos turn out great, makes me look like I know what I’m doing!

HIGHLY recommend! There, I said it again.I purchased a 43mm-52mm Metal Step Up Ring to attach this lens to an old Canon VIXIA R80 for my wide-angle shots. After reading complaints on all of the built-for-VIXIA (43mm) wide-angle lenses showing the (circular) outer rim, I wanted to make sure and buy a larger lens. This works perfectly!I’ve attached stills from two videos: one with, and one without this lens. And sorry about my filthy picture window; it’s still too cold to step out and wash it! LOLThe first thing to note:It’s heavy. And I mean that in a GOOD way! It’s absolutely solid! Metal housing, quality glass on both the macro and wide-angle lenses, and a secure fit where they are threaded to each other, to the step-up ring, and to the camera.The second thing:It comes with little extras that I had not been expecting: A rubber lens cover that press-fits securely to the front of the lens, and a vegan-leather (PU) carry bag, both of which I will be using even though I didn’t know I needed them. The front of this lens is a good 85mm across, which would be the main reason why this baby is so heavy!The third thing:It is definitely fish-eyed. I left in part of the window frame in the wide shot (top right), so you could see the amount of curvature. Remember that I’m shooting through a sized-up 43mm fitting, so this is really just the center of the 52mm Altura lens.And once again, I HIGHLY recommend!

Do you find yourself wanting to capture wider, fuller landscapes or take perfect shots for social media posts at not quite the right size? There’s no need to look any further at expensive wide angle lenses to better your casual shots; this filter thread mounted lens has you covered. It’s quick to mount/dismount, maintains original sharpness/definition, and has compatibility across brands and generations. You can mount this on a filter from your collection or throw a new 82 on the front of it if you’d like to expand your gear supply. This piece has worked wonders going all the way from a mirrorless Sony A7III down to an old 35mm Canon AE-1. There’s no noticeable increase in any autofocus noise level, and film shots especially love this fun add-on by capturing more details in each exposure.I would definitely recommend this product to a friend if they needed an easy, economical solution to the problem of expensive lenses.Here’s an example of a high exposure B&W shot taken with the lens added to a 50mm Sony E-Mount; my favorite and best model was staying classy with her feathered ears being prettier than many people’s own hair.

I was searching the market for a wide angle lens. I want to do more vlogging so it’s a must with the Nikon D5100. I’m currently using the standard VR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G. All of the lenses I found were way out of my price range. Until i saw this product.The Alturo Photo .43X WIDE ANGLE HD LENS ATTACHMENT. The delivery was pretty fast two days with my Prime account. The product is made of metal and the build is very nice. It’s very sturdy and durable. It do any feel cheap. The look of it does not match with its price. I paid 24.99 for this product and it looks more expensive than that. I’d say at least $75 The quality of the wide angle is perfect for vlogging. It does add a bit of weight to the camera as a whole when holding the unit with one hand. However a two handed photo shot should be fine. You might need a strap for this.The BONUS detachable SUPER MACRO lens was an awesome surprise. I didn’t know i needed a macro lens until i used it and saw the detail in the photos. Great addition. So that’s two lenses for $25 bucks. When i was looking to pay over $200 for one. Pretty great deal in my opinion.The only reason i did not give it 5 stars is because of the weight. And also the fact that you can’t just attach the Wide Angle lens to your lens, you have to have the Super Macro attached. But u don’t need the Wide Angle to use the Super Macro. Not sure how u would accomplish this: lessen the weight and make them both independent units.Overall, i would say get it. For $25 bucks it’s a steal. Nothing to lose with this purchase. I will upload more photos once i have them done. Here are a few of the lens attached to the camera and on their own. Good product. Great Price. Great Quality.

For the price point this lens attachment is off the charts.

So what do you get for 28 bucks?I am a pro and thought i would give this a try before i go and drop 5 large on a real wide angle lens.The Good:Pretty nice glass for the money, in the pic with the wire rim of my readers the glass is pretty clear, better than i expected for the money for the macro only part. Given you are putting another layer of glass between your subject and the sensor i could see using this now and again. It did mess with the AF a little so I switched to MF and simply moved the camera closer till i got the focus point I wanted.Doesn’t take a lot of light away.As for the wide angle, well it’s ok. If I zoom up a little to get rid of the vignetting it seems to have mostly a usable area but……Now for the Bad:The focus drops off severely around the outer edges and there is some color aberrations to contend with along the edges as well. My pics have un-cropped/uncorrected, cropped/uncorrected, useable cropped/uncorrected, un-cropped/corrected at the 18-55 and finally un-cropped/corrected using the canon 8mm correction in adobe PS CS6. You can judge for yourself. As a pro I will toss this in the bag and I could see using it in an unrestrained crop situation but it’s usefulness is limited at 16:9 crop.Like I said, for 28 bucks what the hell, the macro works pretty well, the glass is great for the money and it could come in handy in some situations.

Great lens. Fits my Nikon D5300 easily. No automation. It requires me to shoot manually, which has really improved my photos.

There are some back and forth reviews on this product so I want to share my experience and thoughts. I was a little hesitant to buy this due to some of the reviews but I’m sure glad I followed through and got it. The biggest thing for me is the price, this lens on cannons sight is over $1,000, and I was really wanting a prime lens that had a low stop. Some of what I saw on the reviews was the back cap was glued on and could not be removed and another common one I was seeing was a glue residence all over the external body of the lens, but I found neither one of these issues and so far I’m really happy with it so on the side don’t be afraid to take a chance on those lines especially if you’re wanting budget friendly option

This is a good lens in the image. Quality is fantastic. The build will maybe it could use some work because mine was stuck and needed Force to get it to adjust at first. Now is very smooth and works good but it snapped inside when I first tried freeing it from it s stuck position when I first got it. It’s easy to use if you know how to use a manual focus lens. It fits any EF Mount. The pictures are clear.I spoke with the manufacturer about this and they gave me a discount because of that problem with that lens. So it’s all good.

Jokingly bad lens. Even at infinity, when trying to focus on stars at anything other than f22, the image comes out unusably blurry. Unironically the most abysmal lens I’ve had to displeasure of wasting 80 dollars on. It’ll focus on stars just fine at f22, but at that point it’s beyond useless. Also, it’s smaller in diameter than the EF mount so you end up with light leak due to the gap between the lens and body. The focus ring is stiff, the aperture ring feels cheap and plasticy, it’s all around just not a good lens. Not sure if I just got a dud, guess we’ll see when my replacement arrives. As of right now, however, I can NOT recommend this lens to ANYONE who isn’t trying to take portraits of people standing exactly ~4-5ft away. FWIW, if nothing else, this lens is mostly metal and feels substantial, just a shame it doesn’t perform to that level (or at all really).

Works well, clear & fits Canon Rebel T7 perfectly

Generally, my initial impressions of this lens was reasonably favorable, considering the very low price. Most everything is made of metal, including the nice lens hood.One thing I immediately noticed is there is some wiggle when the lens is attached to my Canon. The lens itself is very secure, so that is not an issue. But the slot in the lens that captures the locking pin on the camera is a bit too large. This wiggle appears to have only one negative effect, which is during focusing. This lens is very sensitive on focus distance, so when you change focus the entire lens will rotate a slight amount until the focus ring starts working. With most lenses, this really would not be much of an issue, but due to the small depth of field with this lens, small focus adjustments are common. So, this slight movement before a change in focus is a little irritating. I am not sure if it causes a light leak as well.There is another slight mis-description in the Amazon listing, which seems to suggest a filter thread of 72mm. That is referring to the thread used by the hood, which fits on the outside of the lens, not the inside. The front of the lens has both internal and external threads. The external thread is 72mm and the internal filter thread diameter is 55mm. I did attach an older 55mm filter I had laying around and it allowed me to attach the larger 72mm hood over it at the same time, which is handy. I’m not sure all 55mm filters will work. If they are too large of a shoulder, it might interfere with the hood.Update: I have a second problem. The 3 screws on the back of the lens are loose (see picture), which also causes some of the jiggling of the lens as these screws hold the Canon EOS interface mount to the body of the lens. When I tighten these screws to remove the slack, it makes it almost impossible to turn the f-stop ring. If I left these screws untightened, I think they would eventually loosen completely and fall out. If I were unlucky, it might happen when I was removing the lens, and a small screw could fall into the body of the camera. I contacted Lightdow about both of these problems, including sending pictures, and the only response I got was this was something that was within normal engineering tolerances. I could live with the slot problem, but not the 3 loose screws and unusable f-stop ring.Second Update: I put the lens on a bench and loosened the screws on the mount and then gently tightened them to ensure the mount was sitting evenly on the lens. After that, I rotated the f-stop ring about 50 times. It eventually started to move more freely. After that, I finished tightening the screws and did about 50 more rotations of the f-stop ring. It can now by rotated freely. I am guessing there was some kind of edge or loose piece of plastic flashing of the f-stop ring. I note that the detents on the f-stop ring are sloppy. I still have the problem of the lens not having a tight fit on the camera which is not fixable. You can tell the lens will not be tight on the camera because the plastic rear lens cap fits loosely. On all my other Canon and Canon-compatible lenses, the rear lens cap has a close fit and is not loose. I have had additional communications with Lightdow, so they are at least responsive. It seems they have some basic QC or design issues on the mechanical side of things.Final Update: Lightdow was pretty good about responding to my issues. They offered a partial refund, which I accepted. As a result, I decided to keep the lens as I kind of liked the optics. I think with a little bit of QC and re-engineering, they could easily fix these problems.P.S. Most users probably realize this, but the 85mm focal length is with respect to a full-frame sensor. On a cropped sensor camera that uses a APS-C sensor, such as a Canon Rebel camera, this lens behaves more like a 135mm lens. To get the same field of view that you would expect with a 85mm portrait lens on a full-frame camera, you have to move farther away from the subject. This also affects depth of field (it increases depth of field, which means less Bokeh with cropped sensor camera compared to a full-frame sensor).

I bought this about a month ago and so far its been a good buy for the price. I am still a beginner with it but I think it works well

Very few products where I feel like i get my money’s worth anymore but this is one of them, really nice! As you see in the picture I’m not the best photographer but this takes some great pics.

Fantastic lens! The 17-70mm range is so versatile, making it perfect for everything from landscapes to portraits. The constant f/2.8 aperture delivers great low-light performance and beautiful background blur. The image stabilization works really well, and the lens feels solid without being too heavy. Sharp images, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to other options—highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade their kit lens.

This Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is a fantastic lens from a performance standpoint. But size-wise it’s a bit of a beast, feeling like it’s probably double the size, length and girth of the Sony SEL1670Z 16-70mm F4 lens it is likely to replace for use on my Sony a6400 camera. Compared to the very diminutive Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens it’s like an oil tanker next to a jet ski. Fit, finish and focus are all first rate. The edge to edge sharpness is exemplary for a wide to short tele lens, nothing less than very good wide open and very impressive stopped down even one. The f/2.8 speed is of course very useful and in the you get what you pay for department the lens has Sony compatible stabilization. So all in all this is a winner. But it does make a bit of a mockery of the idea of using camera bodies that are prized for their small and very compact dimensions. It’s a bit like attaching a cannon to matchbox. In any case, well worth the price from an image quality standpoint.

There are many well done professional reviews of this lens on YouTube and elsewhere- this is just from an amateur user’s perspective. I got an a6000 a couple of years ago. It’s the first camera I’ve used in manual or different priority modes. I’ve learned all of what I know about photography with this camera and am pretty competent with it at this point. Early on I realized the image quality from the kit lens wasn’t great and I started searching for lens upgrades. First purchase was the Sony 50 f1.8 and it’s noticeably much better in terms of sharpness and bokeh. It was a learning process though, and it was through experience with the 50 1.8 that I came to understand the crop factor of apsc format and that the 50 was more like a 75mm equivalent. Too tight for anything indoors where I was doing a lot of family (mostly little kid) photography. After some more research I found the “Sigma trio” and over the course of a year a year I picked up the 30 1.4 and the 16 1.4. I pretty much used the 30 for everything outside- hiking, sight seeing etc and the 16 for all the birthday parties and kid stuff inside. I also splurged and got the 70-350 Sony telephoto for birds and wildlife in general. Also got the Rokinon 12mm. With this collection of some of the better Sony apsc lenses I was pretty well covered for all situations I encountered and was perfectly satisfied. Until I kept reading more about the the Sony 16-55. It seemed to cover the range of several of my lenses which I often switched between and had equivalent optical performance. But it is so expensive.. so I held off. And fortunately this Tamron came out. It covers a larger range and was well reviewed early on. For $500 less than the Sony I cashed in all the gift cards and credits I had and picked it up. I’ve found it to be a very convenient and good quality all purpose lens for 60-80% of the pictures I take. It will definitely be the go to for hiking and casual outdoor and sightseeing sort of stuff. It’s sharp, focuses really well, and is easy to use well. I have noticed the loss of f stops from the Sigmas (1.4 vs 2.8) for low light and less bokeh, but it’s really good overall and no regrets about the purchase. There are times when I still use the Sigmas and I’ll hang on to them but I’ll probably part with the Sony 50 at some point. I haven’t touched it in a couple months. Overall happy with the lens and would recommend to anyone with similar usage as me- casual family shooter, some outdoor stuff, just a good quality general use lens that produces really good results. And this in on an a6000- I understand the autofocus is better on the newer a6xxx bodies and I’m excited to see the difference when I eventually get one. (This photo hobby, as I’m sure everyone reading these reviews knows, can be a slippery financial slope, but no buyers remorse with this lens).

Excellent lens. Sharp pictures. Worth the price ????

This is my go to camera lens.It is a bit on the heavier side, but definitely not heavier than the super telescope lens lol .The lens quality is really nice, at 50mm it is sharper than my cheaper 50mm prime lens. I also love how fast it is with the low f stop.Honestly, I’m not used to spending so much money on an lens, even though I know the lens is very important to the image quality, but seeing that it basically replaces all 3 lens that I had previously owned, at a very low fixed f stop, the versatility was almost endless!The image stabilization is also great! since my camera doesn’t have built in image stabilization, I find it very helpful and makes it just more functional.

Great lens, nice and sharp, not heavy and build pretty tough considering the price. Smooth turns on the rings – it doesn’t have the same weight and build of some of the older Canon or Nikon glass – but that doesn’t show up on the images it produces.

Sony a6400It erased all the noise my lens kit has.The quality is beyond amazing! I have also the 70-300m full frame lens and this is much sharper, maybe it’s because the stabilization.The videos are more stable than lens kit. Not so much but better

Great lens has a bit of weight but not that much.

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E-Mount has quickly become one of my favorite lenses for portrait photography. Its performance, combined with its compact size, makes it a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a high-quality prime lens.Here’s what I love about it:Incredibly Sharp: The image quality is superb! It delivers razor-sharp focus with beautiful bokeh, especially wide open at f/1.4. Perfect for portraits or low-light shooting.Compact & Lightweight: Despite its high performance, it’s very compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around for all-day shoots.Fast and Quiet Autofocus: The autofocus is fast, accurate, and quiet—ideal for both photography and video work. I’ve had no issues with focus hunting, even in challenging lighting.Affordable for the Quality: For the price, the Sigma 56mm offers incredible value. It rivals much more expensive lenses in terms of quality, and it’s a must-have for any Sony shooter looking for a versatile prime lens.Solid Build: The lens feels durable and well-built without being bulky. It’s also well-balanced on my Sony mirrorless camera, making it a joy to use.Overall, if you’re looking for a prime lens that delivers sharp images, smooth bokeh, and excellent performance at a reasonable price, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 is a top pick. Highly recommend it for portrait photographers and everyday use!

this lens is superior. I do food videography, but this lens is amazing for shooting people or anything really this is a versatile lens and was 100% worth the price. The look isn’t too bulky so the size is perfect, sharpness is great. Would recommend to anyone trying to get into videography or photography.

Excellent lens always on a Sony A6600 kept under my driver seat. Small size. Nice 27-75 mm on an APS-C camera. Very crisp.

Versatile, light and decent construction for its price. Easy to use, good value, and almost all you need if you are a starting aps-c sony shooter. Great lens to learn from and also use for a life time.

I think this lens fits a lot of different needs:1 – starting out and not sure what lenses to go with2 – portability, to avoid carrying multiple lenses3 – those who are budget consious but also looking for qualityI have other Sigma lenses, including a 16mm. I needed a sharp, zoom lens to accommodate various closeups while using a green screen. This lens fit my needs perfectly and was much sharper and had less chromatic abberations going on than a cheaper lens from a different brand (which I ended up returning).

This has become my primary walking around lens on an a6700. The pictures are sharp, even in low light. The f stop stays where it’s set across all focal lengths, just as advertised. 2.8 is enough to get a nice, shallow depth of field when you want it. The focus motor is extremely quiet and is not heard on any videos I’ve taken.Overall, a superb lens and good value compared to the Sony equivalent.

Remember the Wow?OM Systems started the promotion of their new OM 1 camera touting it as a WOW equipment piece. Many in the YouTube and camera review world doubted this decree. Many found it hard to believe that much improvement could be attained despite a revamped sensor, a much-tightened menu system, and other advances.I am wondering if when testing their new camera maybe, JUST MAYBE, OM Systems viewed testing results thru the rose-colored lens of the Sigma 56mm 1.4 lens. Of course, not really rose-colored, but WOW. 2X WOW.I purchased the Sigma 56mm 1.4 for my OM 1 and I wasn’t ready for a number of good points.The lens is—at once—small, light, and VERY QUICK to acquire accurate focus. ,Unboxing—the lens began my OMG day. The lens is much more diminutive than you may think. And while being solid with great glass, somehow it’s as light as its size promises.Imaging—absolutely fabulous photos! Good contrast and true colors. Even better than the Olympus 40-150mm 2.8. More natural yet still vibrant. I am past surprised, I am at WOW.Bokeh—even before you get to F1.4 you have smooth and very noticeable bokeh. Caught me off guard. Open to 1.4 and “oh! SOB! I’ve got something here.”Now there’s only one more on the TO DO list: OM Systems needs to collaborate with Sigma and form a serious partnership like Sony did with Zeiss. Come on Sigma, OM Systems let’s form a trust! Everybody will be happy $$$ !!

The Sigma 18-50mm zoom lens is one of the most versatile, sharpest and affordable APSC lens you can buy. It is extremely light, suitable for gimbal video work and run and gun photography. The 18-50mm focal length is approximately a 27mm-75mm full-frame equivalent. This is a good range for architecture and landscape photography as well as portraits. While the lens doesn’t have lens stabilization, if you have a camera with built-in IBIS like the A6600, A6700, FX30 you will be fine. The F2.8 aperture also gives you decent subject separation and good low light performance. I have the Sigma Trio prime lens but wanted a “one and done” lens that I can leave on my camera when traveling and get all of the different focal lengths.

While I love primes, you can’t beat the flexibility of a zoom lens for general photography. I wanted a lens that was tack sharp and had a constant aperture through the zoom range. The Sony lens in this range are a lot more expensive, but I’ve had good luck with Sigma lenses, so I chose the cheaper option.The first thing you notice about the Sigma is that the zoom ring rotates counterclockwise to zoom in, whereas most other brands rotate clockwise to zoom. It’s like driving in England or Japan compared to the US or Europe. You can adjust except when you have to make a really quick decision, and you turn the wrong way. The other thing you notice is that it is a hefty lens that feels very solid. I shot it for three hours at a race, and it never felt like it was too heavy.I did a “scientific” test comparing the Sigma with other lenses in my kit bag at matching focal lengths and at f/2.8 or as close as I could get. I shot a book cover using a tripod and a remote trigger. I lined things up by eye, so the book was not going to be perfectly parallel to the front of the lens. I shot inside using available light and adjusted shutter speed to keep the ISO at 100. While the primes were slightly sharper, especially in the corners, you had to pixel peep to see much difference. For normal shooting, this lens is sharp through the zoom range.I used the Sigma to shoot the Canal Corridor 100 mile endurance race at the 60-mile mark aid station. It performed very well. Previously, I’ve shot the Burning River 100 mile endurance run using the Sony A99ii and Sony 70-400mm zoom. Because of the long zoom, I found most of my shots were taken with the runners further away. With the 24-70, I was waiting until the runner filled the frame more, and I got more intimate shots. I rarely missed focus, and the shots were all sharp. The backgrounds blurred nicely. The zoom range let me get wide angle shots to capture the support crew and spectators. Overall, the lens proved to be an excellent choice.Highly recommended for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. I haven’t tried it on my APS-C camera yet, but it should be good on that.

Great lens. Versatile ,sharp and af is fast.

This is a really great piece of glass. It wouldn’t feel worth it to me to spend double on native Sony glass when this exists! I love that there’s an aperture ring, it’s truly a game changer as a videographer to have a zoom lens with an aperture ring. It’s light weight, sharp, and when zoomed in to 70 mm the length is really doable – can even balance it on a gimbal. The versatility is perfect as an event and travel videographer. This lens is always in my bag.

An excellent lens that’s just as good as the brand lens. This new version is a little bit smaller, lighter has a few more features. Image quality is excellent, no issues with focus breathing. For the price you can’t beat it. Build quality is nice and feel solid in the hand. Focus ring is smooth.

Great quality ease of use and photos are beautiful

Quality, Bokeh , excellent lens

Camera is heavy but smaller than I was expecting considering its 24-70 range with a 2.8.

Awesome Lens, super sharp and clear! I’ve had many sigma lenses and they are alway top notch for a lower price compared to name brand lenses. I’d highly recommend this if your wanting a 24-70 lens!!!

Fun lens to be a little creative. Definitely worth the price/fun ratio

As a photographer constantly lugging heavy glass, the idea of a $40 lightweight lens promising that nostalgic, instant-film look was too tempting to pass up. I took this tiny lens out to test its limits, and it certainly delivered a unique experience.The build quality is exactly what the concept suggests: minimal. It’s an incredibly lightweight pancake lens, which made my Sony E-Mount camera rig the lightest it has ever been—a huge relief for my wrists on a long hike when I’m used to carrying heavy f/1.2 or f/1.4 lenses. However, for my technical peeps, this is where the compromises begin: there is no lens cap, cover, or weather-seal on it. You have to be extremely cautious when carrying or using it.I got the e-mount, and it does lock in to the Sony models, it does not lock in place, but its a secure/snug fit without cause of worry.Functionally, there isn’t much to it – simply attach to the camera body, point and click.Key Technical InsightsOptics & Output: The lens is allegedly repurposed from a point-and-click disposable camera, and the quality is pretty comparable to that. It is set to a fixed f/11 aperture. Since there are no aperture blades, you are solely working with ISO and shutter speed to manage exposure.The Aesthetic: The style is undeniably distinct. It produces horrible lens flare and lots of hazing, combined with significant vignetting. While I could edit these flaws out, I believe the charm of this lens is supposed to be this way, mimicking the imperfections of instant film.Focus & Control: The most surprising challenge was the lack of control. The minimum focus distance is roughly 4-5 feet away, and not being able to control the focal point or depth of field is a creative control I didn’t realize I needed until it was gone! It forces you to focus entirely on composition rather than the technical details, which is a fun, freeing exercise.Post-Processing Issues: Be warned: there is no lens data in Lightroom to fix the distortions automatically, so any corrections must be done manually.Use and RecommendationFor a lightweight, fun point and click lens, the price point of $40 gets you exactly what you expect. It was perfect for my 3-mile hike, letting me capture scenes without the physical strain of my usual gear. The images I captured from the day, which are included in this post, are certainly unique.However, I would be highly hesitant to ever use it for client projects, even those that might desire this aesthetic. I would feel more comfortable using a reliable lens and spending the time editing the photos to the desired look, as that gives me the final control over the outcome.Overall: It’s a unique novelty and a great tool for removing technical distraction and focusing purely on composition. It is fun, but its lack of features (no cap, no weather-seal) and technical flaws limit it to being a purely recreational, “just something fun” lens.

It’s exactly what I expected. It definitely gives that nostalgic feeling, but it’s even better now that I have control over the lighting—unlike back in the day with the disposable camera.

I absolutely loved it.

I was really excited for this lens because it was advertised as looking like an Oreo cookie — lens cap and all. Unfortunately, the product doesn’t match the photos. Only the front of the lens has the Oreo-style design, and there’s no white ring around the body to mimic the cream filling. It’s still functional, but if you’re buying it for the full Oreo aesthetic, you’ll likely be disappointed.

I already had the Retropia Oreo lens for my RF-mount cameras, so of course I had to grab this EF-M version to slap on my M50. It’s the same charming little slice of lo-fi joy.This “lens” is less lens and more portal to your 1990s childhood. Fixed focal length? Yep. Fixed focus? Yep. Fixed f/11 aperture? You bet. No buttons, no rings, no settings. You just mount it, point it, and boom, you’re back to disposable camera vibes but with your fancy mirrorless body. It’s kind of like taping a potato chip to your Canon and watching it create magic.It works beautifully on crop-sensor cameras like the M50. On a full-frame like my R8, you’ll need to switch to 1.6x crop mode or be okay with some aggressive tunnel vision, because the image is too small for full-frame sensors. Either way, it does what it promises: dreamy center sharpness with soft, hazy edges and a nostalgic color cast that doesn’t care about modern optics or pixel peeping.It’s super lightweight (feels like a toy because it basically is) and surprisingly fun. You won’t win any detail contests, but you will fall in love with shooting again if you’re the kind of person who gets excited about imperfection and film-style randomness.Highly recommended for anyone who wants to have a little fun with their camera. No editing, no precision, just point, shoot, and see what happens. I’ve been shooting for decades, and like this unlikely lens enough that I now own two of them!

Overpriced lens cap at the end of the day. Image taken looks terrible.