Wanted to start with a fixed focal length and not buy the more expensive SEL-35F18 right away. Of course I did it afterwards, that needs another review. Anyway, I have no regrets about the purchase, this lens is one of the best for E-mount / APS-C cameras. The light intensity of 1.8 is immediately noticeable if you previously had the SELP-16-50 on. Even in weaker light, you can take sharp pictures indoors with a short exposure time without having to turn up the ISO light amplification very much. I think the best thing about this lens is the exposure. At a reasonable distance from the subject (the effective focal length is 75mm), the depth of field at an aperture of 1.8 is very narrow. This allows you to really emphasize motifs and compose a very soft background. The photos look really professional, especially when the light is right. A dig at the camera: I often take photos in mode "A" and usually with the widest aperture. If you previously had a lens with the largest aperture of 3.5 on it and then switch to another with an aperture of 1.8, it is still at 3.5. As a result, I've screwed up snapshots several times. An option would be good to set the aperture to maximum. It supports Steady Shoot and Hybrid Focus, making it ideal for moving subjects and photos in poor lighting conditions. However, one should be aware that it is not the classic 50mm lens that resembles the range of vision of the human eye. Due to the APS-C sensor with a magnification factor of 1.5, you can already get considerably into the telephoto range and you need a certain distance from the subject. Conclusion: If you don't start with the SEL-35F18 right away, this lens is the cheaper, if not better, choice. I can unreservedly recommend it.