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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3587 reviews

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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

    LOVE

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

    I love using this lens for detail shots. Very cropped, so research before you buy!

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

    perfect lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    captures the right photo if you're taking portrait photos

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

    Great

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

    A nice upgrade over the original. Better build quality. Nice STM motor is great for video work.

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

    Amazing!

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

    I would totally buy another item from best Buy! The customer service line is amazing.

    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.

    love the blurry effects it makes on pictures. great value for the money.

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

    Great pictures but can't zoom

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

    I absolutely love the artistic look that this lens gives my photos. The only problem I have is that you cannot zoom in or out while using this lens. So when you are taking portraits you have to physically back up instead of just zooming out.

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

    Very good in low light

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

    This lens is particularly good in low light situations

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

    Great lens!

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

    I absolutely love this lens for doing portrait photography.

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

    Solid

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

    Nice, simple for still work. The unit is quiet and works as expected. Hope to get long life.

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

    Great Lens

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

    Great lens very smooth and very quiet focusing. Recommended!

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

    Great Camera Lens

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

    I have had this lens for a year and have no problems with it. Would recommend it.

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

    Must Have

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

    if you are looking for a lens to take portraits then this is your best choice.

    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.

    It’s always good to have a 2nd lens beside the one that came with my camera...

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

    Handy and accessible

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everybody can afford this handy prime lens. Go ahead. Just do it.

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

    A Must have

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a must have lens for all camera needs as a photographer

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

    Awesome lense.

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

    A must have for all canon owners, regardless of what camera body they have!

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

    Great for portraits

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

    Great lens for portraits! Perfect for beginners or experienced photographers!

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

    Fantastic Lens for filmography!

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

    The 50 mm lens is a great beginner filmography lens for b-roll!

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

    h mexico

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    A must have.

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

    There's not much that needs be said about the nifty 50. It's worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend