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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    If your looking for a good lens and not spend a lot you can’t go wrong. I get great pictures out of it and couldn’t be more satisfied with my purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens for everyone

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

    I bought this lens for my trip to Las Vegas. I loves it! This lens perfectly for portrait. Clear picture nice lighting. I would recommend this to everybodyz

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

    Canon 50mm f/1.8

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

    I bought this camera for my daughters birthday party. The construction is solid and it is one of my favorite lenses. By no means am I a professional photographer, but that being said this lens rocks. For $125 dollars it takes beautiful photos but it's a little slow to autofocus. Worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Background blur

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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

    Bought this as a gift for my wife who is just getting into photography. This lens softens and/or blurs the background around the focused object. Works great

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

    worth every extra penny

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

    After using an off-brand 50mm, 1.8 then splurging on Canon glass, I'll never go back. Canon glass is on a totally different level and SO worth the extra pennies spent to know I have the best quality glass on my camera.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty

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

    It's a nifty fifty lens. It took me way too long to buy one, and I wasn't disappointed. It doesn't feel cheap and it takes decent pictures for the price you pay.

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

    A classic lens

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

    The 50mm lens is classic lens and must have for all amateur or professional photographers. I learned photography using just this lens

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    I bought this for my daughters Canon camera. She wanted the lense to take portrait photos. Very high quality lense. My daughter loves the lense.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera lens

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

    This camera lens was recommended to me by a Best Buy team member. He sure knew what he was talking about. I love this lens.

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

    Christmas gift for my wife.

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

    Got this for my wife for Christmas to complete her Camera bundle from last year. This is great for use with the camera’s video feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lens review

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

    This is a great lens and takes some getting used to. Very sharp, fast and works well in low light. Auto focus is tricky so will have to keep practicing.

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

    Camera Lense

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

    I am new to photography. I was told this is the lense to use to make sure that you are able to take close-up pictures without issue.

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

    Best for price

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

    The least expensive art lens you can buy for your full frame, great for portraits in low light, however does have trouble focusing quickly when on AF

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

    Great for beginners

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

    I really enjoyed starting out with this lens I have the canon eos r because I was familiar with cameras already and decided to get a full frame camera I do plan on getting l series’s lenses but for beginners this 50mm 1.8 is great.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty does the job

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

    Fast lens. Way better than previous version. Smooth focus. Price is right. Everyone should have one in their gear bag for this price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great lens

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

    This lens is more than enough for low light situations. It takes time getting used to the focus however its more than enough for the average single person photo

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

    Good Macro lens

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent Macro lens love made the best macro photos yet. Good value for the buck.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic lens

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

    This lens is just what I needed and was glad to get it. Small in size but enable you to take great pic. Easy to use and understand.

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

    As expected

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

    Product as described. Very quick shipment and well packed.

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

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent, will recommend this to any person that is interested

    I would recommend this to a friend