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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3577 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty!

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

    What else can you say about this lens?! Look it up! Definitely worth every penny spent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Dont buy

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

    Its not that great of a lens wouldn't recommend...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Have not had the opportunity to use yet

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

    This is a recent purchase and have not had the opportunity to use it. I tried a couple of shots and feel it will fit my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    It wasn’t really good taking a moving portrait and was really upset about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The lens wasn't as useful as expected

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

    The lens would have been great for the wedding, but they changed the lighting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Focus

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

    I don’t know if I’m doing this correctly but I cannot get my camera to focus with this lens!

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

    Canon 50mm 1.8

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

    The pictures are so nice with this lens , the AF is very quiet

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

    Must Have for the Canon

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

    On our way to the grand canyon and realized i still needed another lens for pictures w/my mark 4 canon. So Best Buy recommended this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    Does the job for good portrait pictures. Really good for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Good

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

    This is a good beginner lens, especially if you like portraits! Not very sharp images, though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not as sharp as expected

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

    Purchased this based on reviews and with my 5D2 it wasn’t up to my expectations.

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

    Good lens

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

    Great lens for beginners. Really good Macro lens for the price. I bought it to take pictures of dew on grass works wonders

    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.

    Best value lense money can buy. Google nifty fifty. That is the nickname for this lense, and read the great reviews.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK>>>

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

    I would highly recommend this lens, it is a great product and you will love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    must have lens

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

    This is a must have lens for everyday photos , try it you will be pleased

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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

    I like the wide angle shots from this lense. Just wish I could do more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for close ups

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

    This lens is great for close ups. Fits nicely onto the Canon 60D

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

    Best lens ever!

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

    This lens is the best if you are trying to create a better blurred effect behind your subjects.

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

    Great lens great price

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

    First lens I have ever bought & I so happy I did. I been using it for food photography.

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

    great lens for portraits

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

    This is a very handy lens for pictures at close distance and blurring the background

    I would recommend this to a friend