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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3577 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great and user friendly lens!

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

    game changer for portraits of my friends and just love how the pictures came out!

    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.

    This lens is more than enough for low light situations. It takes time getting used to the focus however its more than enough for the average single person photo

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

    Best for price

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

    The least expensive art lens you can buy for your full frame, great for portraits in low light, however does have trouble focusing quickly when on AF

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

    Nifty Fifty does the job

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

    Fast lens. Way better than previous version. Smooth focus. Price is right. Everyone should have one in their gear bag for this price.

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

    Perfect prime lense for the Canon EOS

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

    Exceptional quality & sharpness for the price. Has quickly become my primary default lens, more adaptable than others

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

    Great for an enthusiast

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

    Great lense for the price...started shooting using manual settings and this lense was just what I needed to get the quality images I was looking for

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 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 just what I needed and was glad to get it. Small in size but enable you to take great pic. Easy to use and understand.

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

    Great for beginners

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

    I really enjoyed starting out with this lens I have the canon eos r because I was familiar with cameras already and decided to get a full frame camera I do plan on getting l series’s lenses but for beginners this 50mm 1.8 is great.

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

    Nice value for a small price

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

    I was looking for a fast lens to use indoor and in low lighting conditions. This one filled the bill for me, offering brilliant images without a lot of cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    So I was taking pictures with the kit lenses that came with the camera. I noticed that I was not getting the sharp images that I wanted. I bought this lens and it changed my photography skills. I’m still a beginner but getting better shots with this lens.

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

    It's a good lens for close up

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

    The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Lens is a good lens for closer up pictures. It's good for beginners, especially who want to try different things.

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

    Camera

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

    Very nice close up shots. Very good detail. You do have to have a steady hand or else it won’t turn out how you want it too.

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

    Affordable lens!

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

    I love this lens!!!! I love the sharpness it gives the subject as well as blurring the background to give more of a depth. I'm very happy with my purchase!

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

    Worth it

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

    Great product for the money, worth every penny. Would recommend.

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

    Awesome pictures

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

    My son has really gotten into photography and requested the purchase of this lens. He really loves how it makes your subject stand out against more of a "blurry" background due to the fixed focal length. I've used it myself a few times and it does a great job for what it's intended to do.

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

    A classic lens

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

    The 50mm lens is classic lens and must have for all amateur or professional photographers. I learned photography using just this lens

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

    Price drop

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

    I have wanted this lens for several years but the price remained the same, for years, from everywhere, to the penny. I was checking a Best Buy sale e-mail and found it cheaper and decided "today's the day".

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

    Nice 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 am not an expert on cameras. This is my first attempt on this type of camera. I bought this lens to take sharp close ups and this lens does a great job on these type of pictures.

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

    Great lens for the $$$

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

    If you only have the kit lenses that came with your camera you need to get one of these. Good results for day and astrophotograpy.

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

    Christmas gift for my wife.

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

    Got this for my wife for Christmas to complete her Camera bundle from last year. This is great for use with the camera’s video feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend