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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 774 reviews

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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

    Must have lens

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

    I have always wondered how to take those portrait pictures with blurred background (Bokeh effect), this lens was the answer..

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

    Great lens for a great price!

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

    I purchased this to go with my canon T4i. I have used this lens exclusively for the past couple of months. Great lens to learn to shoot in manual mode.

    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.

    I love this lens. Originally purchased for portrait photography, it has quickly become my all around favorite for shooting just about everything.

    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.

    This lens is perfect to mess around the house. Can't wait to learn how to use it properly.

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

    Great lens for a beginner

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

    Perfect lens for a beginner like me. Once you shot u can't stop! :)

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

    Good for macro photos

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

    Good for macro photos. Took a little while to get used to it.

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

    I would recommend this to my photographer friends

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

    I'd highly recommend this to experienced photographers.

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

    I love it Great lens

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

    Just like the other lens it works just as I wanted it to

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

    Dissapointed

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

    I purchased this lens based on reviews and value for money. Its very cheap for a 1.8 lens, so it was worth a try. I did however return it. I could have lived with the very lightweight plastic construction, but I found the picture to be very soft at apertures larger than f2.8. What is the point in buying a 1.8 lens if you cannot use it at 1.8. I preferred to save my money and buy something more expensive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great lens until..

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

    Great lens and not bad for the price until I had it on my 6D and it wouldn't come off. It would twist a bit and would stop. A google search showed I wasn't the only one with the problem. A lot of complaints, videos and instructions on how to take it apart and removal of lens. Something about it being cheaply made and some tab getting stuck to the lens mount. Luckily my camera was under warranty and got repaired. Better to save up for the 50 1.4 or another lens. Won't be buying it again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must-have in your kit

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

    Great fast lens and for the price you can't complain!!!

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

    Good Lense.

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

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 is Good Lense for portrait pictures.

    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.

    Nice lens for new born bay photography. works great for closeup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Had High Hopes

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

    Not impressed with lens. After reading reviews about this lens.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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