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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3560 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

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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

    Good Lens for the Price

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

    Good affordable lens, crisp photos, works great with my 7D

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty

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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.

    Does what it needs too for a 50mm. Clear and crisp quality.

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

    Great First Time Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My favorite go to lens for any type of videography or photography. Can’t go wrong as a first lens for aspiring videographers.

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

    Good Macro Lens

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

    It’s a solid lens and has STM feature have a quieter autofocus system making them more ideal for video shooters. Meanwhile, USM feature are much faster at finding focus but are slightly noisier.

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

    Lens is perfect for close ups

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

    Had lens for about a month and it does as it suppose to.... give great close ups without sacrificing sharpness. The lens is light in weight so does not add heaviness to camera. Handles well.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    I love this new lens. I searched through other websites and Best Buy had the lowest price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok to get by

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

    This lens is ok to get you by if you can't afford the 1.4 but I ended up returning it after using once. If you've used the 1.4 version you won't be able to step back to this but if you're in a pinch and need a decent, lightweight cheap lens this one works just fine.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great lens for portraits

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

    my pictures for portraits look 10x more offical and brighter. it's my favorite lens.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple lens for what is needed.

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

    Simple lens. Works for what I need. Price was at a good value for the type of lens.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great portrait lens

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

    I've created some beautiful portraits and close range event shots with this lens.

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

    50mm

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

    My go to with indoor pictures. Cant go wrong with this

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

    Nifty Fifty

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

    This is by far, my favorite portrait lens. It lives in my camera most of the time. And it’s rare that I use a different Lens. Clarity is amazing.

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

    Nice lens

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

    I love this lens, it’s capable with my Canon T7 Rebel!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good choice for a beginner

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

    If you don't have the money to dish out for the f/1.4 this is a good alternative.

    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 is a definite go to lens! It should be in every photographers gear. Clarity and manageability are a plus! The price is great for this all around terrific addition to your Canon body.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!

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

    Great lens for the price. Nice nifty fifty lens!!

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

    Great nifty fifty

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

    Best lens for the price. Had a speck of dust in the first one took it back and got a new one. Worked flawless and takes great pics.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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

    Great camera. Takes very professional pictures. Thanks

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

    Nifty Fifty

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

    I love the portrait effect I get with this lens, it makes taking beautiful photos easy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Nice lens, test out in store before you buy it. I didn't realize how upclose it was.

    I would recommend this to a friend