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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3560 reviews

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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.

    Can't live without this lens. Must have in every camera bag.

    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 lens is perfect for taking portraits and close up shots.

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

    Loveee the focus up close for portraits

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

    the lense has been doing good on my end, fits perfectly in my bad with my other lense. The focus view with close ups and landscape capturing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    Great lense for the price you can't beat it. It's a must have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well done and nice lens

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

    Cudos to Canon for this lens. Works great. A must!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Starter Lens

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

    Beautiful crisp images. Low profile. Tons of fun to learn with!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    This was the first lens I purchased and I absolutely love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lens

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

    The new nifty 50 is a must have lens for all photographers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    There's a reason they call it the "nifty fifty"

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

    It's cheap. Simple. Gets the job done. Good stuff.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens to add to the camera for a beginner

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

    This lens enhances the photos that I take for many occasions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    I needed a specific lens for my needs and this one is just perfect !!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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

    My coworker suggested that I get this lens for the pictures that I want to take. The lens is a great addition to my Canon T5i. My pictures look amazing!

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

    Awesome lens

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

    Love this lens.... It's small and compact and gets the job done!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    I love my camera and the lens I bought. Excellent product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens for my camera

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

    This lens allows me to take awesome pictures indoor and out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens

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

    Husband loves it!!! Was a gift for him for a starter!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    it’s a wonderful lens for beginners and experienced!

    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.

    Awesome lens!! Super happy about my decision to purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for close ups

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

    I had to take some engagement photos and it worked perfect!

    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.

    This came in my bundle and is great for taking personal portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend