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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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Best for the price im start in the fotógraph and this is the first lense the u need is a win

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

    F/1.8 lense review

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

    Good lenses quality. Materials feel durable and worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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

    Got really good portraits with it and the 1.8 minimum aperture is really good and creates a natural bokeh effect

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Classic lens addition

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

    The “nifty fifty” is a great addition to the RF collection. If I had to choose I would definitely switch between the 35 and 85 vs adding the 50 into the mix, but the image is great and is especially nice to have when taking portrait photos

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

    Affordable must have lens

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

    This is an excellent must have lens to keep in your bag. I had the original EF lens for my 7D and loved it. I have only used this once so far but it does not disappoint for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You get more for what you payed 100%

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

    Compact and powerful and very affordable. I was blown out of the images that it captures. Easy to carry around when travelling. A great Nifty Fifty indeed. Paired with my R6 mark ii.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Such an amazing lens . I needed it for a head shot and this did an amazing job.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Lens

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

    There’s a reason they call this the nifty fifty! I am incredibly happy given the price point of this product. Provides the most quality bokeh of any lens I’ve got. 10/10 recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect small lens

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

    Love this lens for newborn shoots. It works well with family sessions as well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good lens compare to the value

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

    canon by having a new line of the RF mounts push his camera and lenses to different level and so this lens is one of this series that with this price you get a good quality lens that can cover the good range of needs in photography. So, in my opinion this is a very good lens that can cover a need of the photographer in certain level compare to the value.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Another excellent nifty fifty!

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

    I have used it for countless portrait sessions as well as video shoots, even in low light situations, it hasn’t let me down! Auto-focus catches flawlessly with my R6 which is an older mirrorless. The detail and edges get a little soft compared to the higher end glass but overall it’s still a great lens for the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty Prime Lens

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

    I got to capture a few shots using this lens with the new camera and it was absolutely phenomenal! Great for portraits! It did take some time getting used to it, but it's absolutely amazing! **Picture attached using this specific lens.*

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get a nifty 50!

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

    Awesome lense. You need to add this to your toolbox if you don’t have one. This is a must for great headshots and close up subjects.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for portraits

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

    Gives good portrait style pictures. Best But sales man recommended this for our daughter’s graduation pictures. Pictures came out amazing even without editing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you love shooting portraits… THIS IS THE LENSE FOR YOU! I’ll attach a couple shots from this lense!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great back up lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great backup lens just in case of a malfunction. Price point is solid.

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

    Nifty 50

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

    Wonderful item. Great for many settings especially during lower light settings.

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

    Canon lens never fail.

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

    I am absolutely in LOVE with this lens! AF & SHARPNESS for days!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon 50 lens

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

    I absolutely LOVE this lens. Makes all the photos enhance, they come out so crisp and clear. I won’t take photos without it now!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Excellent product. All the pictures I took looks pro and so real. I feel like a professional photographer

    I would recommend this to a friend
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