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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3587 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the excellent lens quality, sharpness, and overall performance of the product, often highlighting its ease of use and great value. They also appreciate its ability to create good background blur and depth of field, as well as its low weight. The primary concern, however, is that the auto-focus struggles in dimmer light conditions.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens to add to the camera for a beginner

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

    This lens enhances the photos that I take for many occasions.

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

    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.

    The new nifty 50 is a must have lens for all photographers

    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.

    This came in my bundle and is great for taking personal portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Background blur

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lens for portrait pictures

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

    Good lens. 50mmf/?1/8 very good for background blurs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens for my camera

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

    This lens allows me to take awesome pictures indoor and out.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    50 mm stm

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

    the lens is nice but takes much better outdoor then indoor shots which is a little upsetting since I bought it for my indoor shots but overall it seems to be a good lens just not as awesome I had heard it was.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    I love my camera and the lens I bought. Excellent product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    This is an easy to use lens , great for portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for close ups

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

    I had to take some engagement photos and it worked perfect!

    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.

    Perfect lens for a beginner looking to do some portrait work

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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

    Perfect for photos of insects and animals. Great investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a beginner

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

    This camera is great. I love it. You can't go wrong with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Awesome lens!! Super happy about my decision to purchase!

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

    The Nifty 50 is more nifty.. its freakin amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The nifty 50! This is now my favor lense.. it has no zoom but if you can zoom on your own this will be a great lens. The auto focus is great too! Im a youtube creator and we use this all the time on my channel. Please check us out and subscribe. quest4tech

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well done and nice lens

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

    Cudos to Canon for this lens. Works great. A must!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens

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

    Husband loves it!!! Was a gift for him for a starter!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    There's a reason they call it the "nifty fifty"

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

    It's cheap. Simple. Gets the job done. Good stuff.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!

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

    Love this lens! Use it all the time! Affordable and great quality

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

    I love it

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

    This is good for portrait and I just love how it autofocus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality product

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

    Works well for my needs. Very nice photos. Excellent value.

    I would recommend this to a friend