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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

    Good overall lens. Easy use, convenient size.

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

    The lens is a great overall lens. The value is good for the lens. Let's face it, lens aren't cheap anyway. But this lens was a good value!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Starter lens for my daughter 's first camera. Works fine.

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

    Awesome lens for the price!

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

    For the price, it is a great lens. Reviews had mentioned it was "cheap" quality but mine seems just fine. Had $50 in rewards points that I applied to it....made it all the better.

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

    Great for details

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

    I bought it for close up pictures and was very satisfied of results. Great quality and durability. I am enjoying my canon product and the results from focusing on close ups.

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

    love it.

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

    I love this little lens. It's tack sharp, fast, light, and CHEAP!! Build quality isn't great. The AF is slow and noisy but at this price there is no better lens out there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for temporary

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

    This item is really good but it doesn't have autofocus

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

    Great lense for beginners

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

    I really enjoy using this lense. It's great for taking pictures and video. Especially if you don't have a large budget this lense doesn't break the bank.

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

    Great fixed lens

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

    I've been looking at a few fixed lenses for a while and finally decided to buy this one, and I have been happy with the decision ever since I chose this lens.

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

    Love this Lens

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

    It's my go to lens for my videos, as well as, my products for my e-shop. It does feel a bit cheap and is a little noisy because of it's plastic casing, but that does not take away from it's performance. It's a beast especially at this price range.

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

    Easy to carry and use. Sharp pictures in low light

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

    This is a fantastic lense. I have been so wedded to zoom lenses this has definitely changed my perspective.

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

    Amazed

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

    I am totally in love with this lens. It is a great value. Now I know why they don't put this as the kit lens. If they did, you'd never buy another one.

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

    Great lens for the money

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

    We bought this to go with our Canon T3. This is our first DSLR. This lens really makes it easy to take great pictures of our kids. I highly recommend it.

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

    First type of lens you have to get

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

    This lens is great for what it costs! It's great for video and awesome for pictures! 50mm should be the first lens any beginner photographer should get!

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

    Excellent lens

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

    For the price, this lens is a must have. It should be in every photographers line up. The low f stop is great for low light and depth of field.

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

    Great lens, niece focas ability

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

    Great lens, niece focus ability makes close-ups much easier. Gave this lens to my granddaughter, who is a camera bug and she loves it.

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

    Very good prime lens

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

    Having used it for only a short period of time, the need to get used to a single focal length after using zooms has been challenging!

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

    Great Lens for Close Ups

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

    This is a great lens for the close up shots. If you are wanting a close up lens for flowers or stationary items this is a great lens

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

    Love it!

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

    For the price the price it is a great lens. The image quality is awesome for such a cheap lens. I am very happy with this product.

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

    Great Lense

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

    This was a Christmas gift for my son. He is a rookie photographer but learning fast. He loved this lens. It is great for close ups

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

    Easy to master

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    lovely lens,takes wonderful pictures and crystal video. possibly the only downside is if youre on autofocus, filming and moving, there's going to be a lot of noise from the refocusing but this is easily avoidable.

    I would recommend this to a friend