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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 enthusiastic about the excellent lens quality, often describing it as sharp and easy to carry. They also highly value its great price, ease of use, and overall strong performance. Many users appreciate the pleasing background blur and depth of field it provides, along with its low weight. However, some customers have noted that the auto focus can struggle in dimmer light conditions.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    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.

    Affordablebut canon made lens everyone needs in their collection. Can't go wrong with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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

    This is a must have lends for anyone with a canon!

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

    Much better than the previous nifty fifty

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

    This lens is very impressive when you consider its quality for being only just over $100. If you have a DSLR and your looking to expand your lens collection this is a great place to start. I'm content with the sharpness even at f1.8 but if you stop it down to f2-f2.8 you can get some very good results. Being a STM lens it is also considerably quieter its predecessor. Occasionally you do get a little noise when focusing but nothing that will distract you or your subject. Build quality is nice but still feels pretty cheap. You can't expect too much when after all this is the cheapest lens canon sells. If you have a spare $100 and want to take your photography to the next level with a great prime lens, this is where you need to start.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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

    I absolutely love these lens. I haven’t even switched back to the kit lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 mm, amazing lense

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

    I love this lense! It takes great shots, especially portrait. Can’t beat the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon 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 value and easy to use. The photos are clear and accurate.

    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.

    Awesome lens, even better price! A must have lens for anyone that is into photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice lense

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

    Love my camera & my new lense & I actually can take just about anything.

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

    Rated 5 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.

    Highly recommended for beginner photographer. Solid overall performance.

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

    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.

    I love it! It's just what I was looking for! Definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested in it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great price great quality i love this lens. It doesnt zoom but it still is grrat

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lense as many would suggest. It has rich bokha and produces sharp images.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens for pictures

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Lens if you all are looking for a better price. Quality of lens is best

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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

    Best add-on to your stock camera for the price. The NIFTY 50!

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

    Nifty 50 !

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

    Essential portrait lens . Create professional quality portraits at a low price point .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    i ought this for my nephew who is freelancing for lonely planet and he said its best lens hw owned till now

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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

    I was looking for something like this and ow I really enjoy using this lens with my camera.

    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.

    I noticed a huge difference in my pictures once I started using this lens. I LOVE IT

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Awesome lense! Great lense to have as a nice starter lense! Helps with quality of all your pictures!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens. Works amazing

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

    I love t6i and this is my 4th lens! Each one captures a different quality of pic! I def love this lens

    I would recommend this to a friend