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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 774 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens's image quality, ease of use, and ability to produce excellent photos in low light. Many appreciate its wide aperture, which creates a pleasing background blur, making it ideal for portraits. The lens is also praised for its affordability and lightweight design. However, some users have noted that the autofocus could be improved.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    My daughter is studying photography , she loves the lens. Tells me canon is the best

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    I have only used it once but really liked it! I can't wait to use it this week!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon 50mm Basic Lens

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

    I have had the lens for a few months now and it is definitely worth the purchase. I immediately saw an improvement in the quality of the images I captured.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Fixed Lens

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

    This is an excellent entry level lens and produces great images, ever since I purchased this lens i never want to take it off my camera. If i had to choose one lens to take with me, this is my choice.

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

    Great lens

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

    The nifty fifty is a great investment for any beginner or avid photographer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a good lower end lens. Not incredibly sharp.

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

    Not a high quality lens of course so don't expect a high quality sharpness from it. It's a great back up lens or a lens for an amateur photographer.

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

    Very good for beginner.

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

    I bought this lens to a friend who is starting learn how to take photos.

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

    Great Price for Good lens

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

    While its not the F1.4, for the price, you cant beat this fixed lens!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aperture

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat it for $100

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

    After using my 18-55mm kit lens on my T2i for about 2 years, this lens was a day and night difference. Being able to open the aperture so wide has made those depth of field shots a breeze.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Low light performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Inexpensive Lens

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

    By far the best canon lens for the price. Great for low light, portraits, and many other situations. This is the lens on my Rebel almost 100% of the time. It works for shooting everything from product photos to family gatherings. The only downfall would be that it seems to be fairly easy to break.

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

    Takes great portraits

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

    Does what you would expect the lens to do. It takes great portraits.

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

    great sense for a beginner

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

    this is perfect lense for canon user. I'm using this one everyday!

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

    It's my favorite lens

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

    Bought this for our Grandson because it is his favorite lens also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens for the price

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

    I was looking for a good 50MM prime lens for a good price. With the picture quality I will be using this for a majority of my photography needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens!

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

    I am very happy with this lens. Light weight and was very affordable.

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

    Best lens around

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

    If you're a avid canon dlsr user, then you need one of these lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good lens

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

    Lens is great but the built quality is poor but you get what you paid for. Great lens for the money

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great value for the money

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

    50mm f/1.8 II is the cheapest lens in the Canon line. Cheap really refers to the price tag only because for a price below 100 EUR you get a light-weight, high performing lens. So most affordable may be a better wording here. Naturally you can't expect wonders regarding build quality for this price but the compromises work out better here than with the cheapo kit zooms.

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

    Great lens. Daughter loves it

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

    Have had a ton of fun using this new lens. Great value for price.

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

    great prime lens

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    this lens has become in one of my favorites and not so expensive

    I would recommend this to a friend