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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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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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A great low-cost lens.

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

    Great lens for a beginner photographer looking to get into a prime lens that is sharper and faster than your kit lenses. Smaller and lighter than almost every other prime and great price point.

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

    really good for the price

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

    this is really helping me become a better photographer

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    I bought this lense for son and the quality of pictures is amazing!!!

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

    Great fixed lens

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

    Needed a lens for portraiture and this fit the bill and does an amazing job.

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

    Ah The Nifty Fifty

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    Love it I use it for my mid shots with video ...awesome shallow depth of field.

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

    Fantastic!

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    I'm in love with this lens! It takes amazing shots and is super crisp and clear!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Great lens, works great for my work as a photographer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Background blur

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for Potraits

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    Love this product. It’s very good lens for background blur.

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

    recommend to me by professional

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

    a Christmas gift for wife, great for portrait and family pictures.

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

    Great lens for low light

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    Great lens for low light photography. Works great and at a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    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.

    Its a great lens for beginners trying out canon DSLR's

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Great price for the quality, would recommend to anyone

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

    Great lens for portraits

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    This is a great lens for portraits. Price is very reasonable. Love it!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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

    Excellent lens for the price! Would totally recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens

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

    Bought this for my son as an addition to his Canon T6i. He loves the lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Background blur

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense for blurred background.

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    Great lense for blurred background. Very zoomed in though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for special shots

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    highly recommended for all camera users , totally awesome

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners

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

    Great lens for a novice photographer like myself, love it

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

    Awesome lens.

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

    This lens is amazing. Especially for potraits. Love the bokeh.

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

    Good

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

    The low light isnt as good as id hoped but the lense is good

    I would recommend this to a friend