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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3570 reviews

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Customers have good things to say about the EF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras, especially regarding its lens quality, ease of use, and overall performance. Many appreciate the background blur and depth of field it provides, as well as its lightweight design. The primary concern expressed is with the auto focus, which some users find struggles in low light.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Lens quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    Great price for a even better camera lens. I got exactly what I was looking for with this lens and the shipping was quick (2days)! No problems with the lens and the picture bokeh is very nice with this telephoto lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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

    I needed to do digitals for my son and as somebody who's a beginner this lens brought that Vision to light. Definitely worth the cost

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Point and shoot!

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

    Best bang for the buck. Cheap, light, and laser sharp. A must have for Canon users.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Completely worth it

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

    I own a Canon Rebel T5i and a 60D. I have been shooting semi seriously for about a year and it was time to step up my game in regards to lenses. I did a lot of research and chose the "Nifty 50" as I have heard it referred to. It is great for portraits and getting really good depth of field. I also like that it works with a full frame came if/when I decide to make that transition. For the cost you will not find a better lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CANNON EF50MM

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

    love love love it! Takes sharp portrait pictures and is super easy to use.

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

    New fav lens

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

    I love how easy and buttery this lens is! Great for beginners who are trying to figure themselves out

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good

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

    Lens was received in good condition. Worked well with my camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing budget prime lens.

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

    If you’re looking for a bang for your buck in terms of image and video quality, the f1.8 aperture is incredible for the price. The auto focus is quick, a bit noisy as you can hear the motor every time but you’ll be wanting to shoot manual for the best quality. Plastic exterior with a metal base, it’ll last you a longtime if you take care of it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    This Nifty Fifty is a big bang for how affordable it is compared to other lenses. Great for portraits.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bargain price

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

    I purchased this lens for it's wide aperture so that I could achieve a shallow depth of field with my camera. I found it to be a great price but you also get what you pay for. This lens does not include image stabilization and does not take the sharpest photos, however, it does exactly what I expected it to. I find that this lens performs best when the aperture is not fully open and the shutter speed is set to aminimum of 1/100th of asecond. The focusing motor is quite noisy but for $125 it does its job. If you're still using a kit lens that was included with the camera you should definitely give this lens a try!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE This Lens!

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

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens! 10/10 recommend! Can't wait to get more lens'!

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

    Just Buy It

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

    They weren't joking that this is sort of a necessary lens to have in your compliment. My granddaughter requested I take her high school graduation photos based on her prom photos that I took for her. I wasn't satisfied with my current lens for the portrait and was looking for a good lens that was also fast enough. This lens is perfect and an economical solution!.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty

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

    Always loved the nifty 50, very satisfied product has never disappointed!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must-have prime

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

    This is a must-have lens if you're looking to buy your first prime. Bokeh is excellent. The new metal mounting surface is an immediate upgrade compared to the older f1.8 II. The STM motor focuses very fast, though hunts a little bit in low light settings, even at f1.8. You'll experience some ChromeAb wide open, but that's expected. For the price, you can't deny the value of this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera Starter pack

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

    The EF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras is like a magic wand for photographers. With its wide aperture of f/1.8, it's perfect for capturing those dreamy portraits with a gorgeous blurry background. It's so small and light that you can carry it everywhere and never miss a moment. And when it focuses, it's like a silent ninja – super quick and gentle. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned shooter, this lens adds a touch of pro to your photos without breaking the bank. It's basically a ticket to awesome pictures, and who wouldn't want that?

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a nifty 50. First lens a new owner should buy

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

    Its tried, true, and cheap! Sure the 1.2 offers more light but 3x the price. This is the first lens a new owner should buy so they can see the difference the f1.8 offers over kit f4 lens. On a crop its 80ish which is still a good length while still blowing out the background. For the price it really is a no brainer!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have lens for the Canon DSLR

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

    This is a truly remarkable lens. It has not left my camera since the purchase. The aperture is amazing and the price is even more so. Pictures are sharp. It is not totally silent like the kit STM lens. Minor gripe. There is no optical stabilization, but the lens is fast enough for the challenge. The mount is metal and not plastic. Long live the nifty fifty.

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

    Best Value

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

    This lens is a must-have for the price. It’s incredibly lightweight and produces much sharper images than my kit lens. The f/1.8 aperture creates a beautiful blurred background that makes portraits look professional. It’s easily the best value in my camera bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent upgrade from the 5omm 1.8 II

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

    This lens is a great improvement to the "nifty fifty" line. Compact, lightweight, and very affordable. Image quality so far is superb. The 7 rounded aperture blades help to improve the look of the out of focus areas of your image. Also, the upgrade to the metal lens mount is nice. It makes the lens feel less cheap than the 50mm 1.8 II. This is just one of those lenses that you have to have in your bag if you shoot a Canon DSLR. It's just so compact and affordable that you can't not have one!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Lens!

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

    I purchased this lens mainly because of the larger aperture. I really like how it provides a more shallow depth of field and is used more easily in darker lighting (beacuse of the larger aperture capability). Takes very great shots. You do have to keep in mind that this lens does not zoom in or zoom out, downside, but definitely worth it in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend