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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3567 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great!!

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

    the best beginner photography lens ive ever used!!

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

    Excellent!!

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

    It works perfectly! I love how easy ot does blurred backgrounds

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

    Unsung Hero

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

    This was a great addition to my camera bag and didn't break the bank. Unless you want to spend way more on the lower stops, the pictures this prime takes are sharp. You will not have buyers remorse for the quality at this price.

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

    Small lens but good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good price and the quality of cannon lens is unique

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

    Crisp Portrait Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re looking for an affordable portrait lens, this one gets the job done! I’ve used it for years on both of my camera (crop sensor and full frame) and my photos come out great!

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

    Love this lens

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

    It makes pictures crystal clear and is amazing for portrait photos. Great for a new photographer.

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

    Great Prime even on a crop sensor

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

    It's a little narrow for a walking around lens on my T4i (crop sensor), but the pictures and the bokeh are incredible given the price range of this lens. A must have for any photographer

    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.

    It's a great lens. It is very fast so you may want to avoid any shaking. However, it takes gorgeous pictures and photos will look very professional. Highly recommended.

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

    Fashion blog support

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

    While we have not had a chance to use as much as planned yet, we are happy with it so far. It was purchased with the intention of making better photos for my wife’s fashion blog. She is happy with the results so far.

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

    Lens

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

    I love this lens! It automatically blurs put the back ground of the photos. Also it gets a really great up close snapshot.

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

    Quality lens and brand

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

    Amazing quality lens shots and great quality photos

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

    Sharp pictures

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

    It takes very nice photos during the day and night. I was amazing of the sharpness! Loving it so far.

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

    Nice logical upgrade to my T7i

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

    I was getting bored with the kit lens that came with my camera, so I looked for a cheap upgrade to practice portrait photography. I definitely recommend this lens for that as well as interview-type videography.

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

    Great little lens

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

    This is definitely a great little lens. I use it for videos. My only thing with the 50mm is you have to be across the room from the camera and it's very hard to get in focus if you aren't behind the camera. So often I've filmed a video just to upload it to my computer to find the background in focus and myself completely out of focus and blurry. Tethering helps. If I were behind the camera I would love it more. When in focus it helps take beautiful video and gorgeous still images!

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

    Great lens good picture quality

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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 bought this lens and I’ve noticed better quality of my photos. I got it at a deal for $99.00!

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

    Nifty Fifty!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this lens! definitely a great lens if you want to do a YouTube channel.. if you don't have the money to buy the sigma 18mm-35mm one.. this one will do! definitely recommend!

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

    Camera Lens

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

    Good choice for the price! Awesome for near photos.

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

    Great lens for beginners

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

    It’s wonderful. I just got into photography and it’s really simple to use. It doesn’t zoom in or out but it’s perfect. It had auto stabilization and so you don’t have to worry about trying to figure it out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality lens

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

    Used this lens in my camera, worls great. You just have to make sure it is compatible

    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.

    Great lens. Nice bokeh and pretty sharp image. I soon replaced it with the larger Canon 50mm f1.4 USM lens though, which honestly I quite regret. 1.4 was nearly triple the price and the performance and image quality was nearly similar.

    I would recommend this to a friend