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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 771 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the superb image quality, reasonable price, and great aperture of the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens. Its compact size, light weight, and ease of use are also appreciated. However, some customers have noted the presence of noise in video and chromatic aberration in photos.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great buy-for my new R8 shows excellent clarity easy to use. Great quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm Lens Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this lens. I truly understand why people call it the nifty fifty. The staff at Best Buy were also very helpful and knowledgeable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good price and quality. Really good for beginner and for portraits

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super dope lens for the price great beginner lens!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy This!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do yourself a favor and get this. All the reviews are true, this lens is amazing. Just make sure to stand far enough away from the subject. Just search for sample photos and that is what you will be able to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens for the price! This focal length is my personal favorite for portrait photography. I spent so much on the R6 camera body, I couldn't afford to go all out for an expensive lens, so I opted for this one because I was used to using the 50mm 1.8 on my Rebel t6i camera body. I love it! It's a great lens if you're on a budget!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The one must have lens for beginners !!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The lens to have in you kitty is what i would say Portraits are so easy with it needles to say that with very minimal effort they come out super good Yes its STM type but for the cost difference between USM and ISM for this u will never be disappointed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic lens for the cost!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my Canon RP camera that initially came with the 24-105mm lense, which is a great lense, but nothing compared to this 50mm lense. The photos this lense puts out are so detailed and vibrant in comparison to the 24-105mm. Not to mention it’s a fantastic cost. Can’t recommend this lense enough for anyone with a compatible camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lines

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice to go with the camera be nice in summer to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for a great price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty great product for the price! I was looking to upgrade to a new lens for my canon r7 and I ended up buying this one because of the price and after watching multiple reviews comparing it to the other lenses I was looking at. It definitely takes a bit to get used to it since it is a fixed lens, but I think it’s a good step up from my kit lens. It is affordable and works great especially for a beginner or someone who wants a little upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great walk around lens. It’s actually sharper than the 50mm 1.4 EF version which is nice. Easy recommend for people on a budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little lens. have been using it for sometime now and have been getting bangers with it. Light weight and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    RF “Nifty-Fifty” for those with a budget

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re on a budget with your Canon RF mount camera, pick this “nifty-fifty” up. It’s a no brainer. So it doesn’t have IS. Use a tripod. Or purchase that big pricey lens ;) It’s a tool for those on a budget (and those that aren’t). And if you’re focused on composition and attention to detail in your movement, etc like you should be, you can create outstanding video/images with this lens. Don’t overthink you gear. Focus on your craft. Get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these lenses works great for portraits. 10/10 recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impeccable and Fast Shipping

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product arrived in perfect condition and was very well packed, ensuring its safety. The shipping was extremely fast. Very satisfied with the logistics and the state of the lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for portraits & marco

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing lens for the price and just as good as the prime lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is a must have! Very affordable and still creates sharp images. Very easy to use and light weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens as good as expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is lightweight, which is perfect for mirrorless camera use. Pictures are sharp and I like the control ring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a Nifty Fifty

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a nifty fifty, and offers a great value in the otherwise expensive RF lens system. The image quality is excellent, even at f/1.8, though the corners are a little soft at the wide open aperture. The reason this earns 4 instead of 5 stars is due to two reasons. The first is it suffers from focus breathing. Additionally, the auto-focus motor is noisy, though fast and precise. If you've only ever shot on a kit lens, throw this into your camera kit with its low price and you will be very thankful you have it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is sharp and for the price point its essential for anyone's kit. It gives your photos a professional quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
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