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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3560 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the EF50mm F1.8 STM lens's excellent image quality, sharpness, and affordability. Many appreciate its ease of use and ability to create beautiful background blur and portraits. Positive feedback also highlights its lightweight and compact design. However, some users experienced challenges with the autofocus system's performance in low-light situations.

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  • 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.

    Absolutely recommend to any photographer, beginner or advanced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    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 bought this for my fiancée and she is very happy with the product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens, needed upgrade

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

    This lens is great, worth upgrading to take excellent photos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value lens

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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.

    Nice Ken’s upgrade. Starting to play around with light and backgrounds and this is the perfect lens to start learning that with. Good balance of quality and value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it very much

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

    It's really amazing I can do everything I always wanted to do with taking pics

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing

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

    best lens this far for my canon 80d. i wish i had this sooner!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worked well

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

    nice pics, it does not make any sounds when focusing when compared to the stock lens

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great

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

    Great flat lense for taking close up shots. Great for school and what I need

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great or what I need it for

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

    No complaints. Good quality for filming and doesn't need much adjusting

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera lens for $125

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

    Awesome low light and portrait photos. Great quality lens for any portrait situation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go-To Lens!

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

    The is my go-to lens when I have photo sessions! A classic choice for a prime.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    I bought this lense as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and he loved it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great lens

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

    fast and great lens. clear images. best for beginners

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    This is a great lens especially for the price. Plastic build but still great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect prime lense for beginners

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

    Makes any low end camera better, with a quality lense at a bargain price

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

    Best purchase

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

    So pleased with the photo clarity for such a great price of lens. My photos look so professional

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    All cannon lenses are perfect, this one is no exception.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nifty fifty

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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 for beginners. Love it! It's so easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great equipment for all my needs

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

    got this for my wife who dose YouTube videos and she loves it great buy

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

    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.

    Excelent standard lens for beginners and the best price

    I would recommend this to a friend