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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 4.9 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty fun

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

    Great for dinners and family close ups. Also good for quick pictures of still objects.

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

    Great portrait lens

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

    This is the standard go to lens for almost all photographers. tight with crop sensor camera if space is limited but great shots, especially for the price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price

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

    Haven't used this lens a whole lot but so far we are pleased with the effects and quality of pictures

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

    Wow! What a lense!!!

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

    If you want to shoot close up, this is the lens for you!! Perfect for all close up shots without distortion!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Lens for the Price

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

    Good affordable lens, crisp photos, works great with my 7D

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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

    I love the way my pictures look. I'm happy with my purchase.

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

    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 use my camera very often because its important for business. The lens works great.

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

    Makes taking photos so easy...

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

    Leave camera on autofocus and the lens does all the work! Awesome!

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

    A must for all

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

    The 24-105 is a great one carry lens. But, I think we forget how versatile the simple 50mm is. Light, bright, and sharp as heck. Great for video shooting. I’ll be using it a lot more.

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

    Great lens if you’re on a budget!

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

    I used it on the Canon T7i and I have to say it’s a pretty cool lens. It’s not the best in quality but gets the job done. Overall I’m satisfied.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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

    Good lens, it works great with my DSLR camera. It's also easy to use.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for beginners

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

    Good for quick photos around the house, good for beginners.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 absolutely love this lens, it’s my new go to for portrait sessions!

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

    Fantastic lens!

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

    This lens is great to use for portraiture photography. I have used it on several weddings and senior pictures and I could not be more in love! Awesome settings on SOOC

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Great lens, a little pricey but I pulled the trigger anyway.

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

    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.

    …………………….Does the job………………….. ………………………..

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great lens but needed a metabones to mount it to Sony

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    I am not fond of camera but this thanks giving i buy this product and now I'm enjoying it.

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

    Lens is perfect for close ups

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

    Had lens for about a month and it does as it suppose to.... give great close ups without sacrificing sharpness. The lens is light in weight so does not add heaviness to camera. Handles well.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    I love this new lens. I searched through other websites and Best Buy had the lowest price.

    I would recommend this to a friend