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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:
    Background blur

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price

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

    Takes great pictures, and blurs the background as suggested.

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

    My first lens

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

    This is one of the first lens I bought when I bought my canon t6i. I heard many good reviews about this lens being a necessity for everyone beginner or not.

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

    great pric and this is an essential

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

    i enjoy this lense. i like the boca effect in many of my photos and this does a lovely job. it also captures a large amount of scenery/background

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

    Portrait lens

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

    Nice extra lens for the camera bundle for close up photos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens. I would recommend this to anyone.

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

    Outstanding lens for the price. Clean, with little to no aberrations.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good as a starter lens.

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

    Great for adding background blur. Pretty good lens.

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

    Great lens

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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 is a great every day lens, you don’t have to take a bunch of lens around. No worry about keeping up with extra gear.

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

    Great lens for the price!

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

    Awesome lens. My wife’s “kit lens” that came with her camera is either to much or not enough sometimes. This is great for her Portraits. Highly recommend.

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

    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 is a great lens that is also very affordable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    I love this lens. I highly recommend this lens!!!!

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

    A Great lens just as promoted!

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

    I love this lens and keep it with me all the time. Great versatility and just a nice addition to my lens collection!

    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.

    I brought these lens for my son and he love it. The picture clarity is sharp. He's definitely happy with this and recommends this product to all of his friends.

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

    What else to say GREAT LENS

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

    About the Canon 50mm just to say, it is a amazing lens and should be in every photographer bag. Very sharp, not much noise ( very quiet )and has the metal mount.

    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 is a MUST have lens for a Canon camera - it is amazing!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A decent lens for a decent price

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

    This is a decent lens for a decent price - I would recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great lens for anyone that needs ro take low light photos

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

    Great one.

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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 prime lens is very good for portrait photography. This is the cutest thing I have ever purchased with this range.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat is for the price!

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

    Can't beat is for the price! This lens takes some very clear photos.

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

    Great Lens

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

    It is really great lense and light weight. I like the portrait too.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good replacement

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

    replacement for lost lens originally, works fine for what we needed

    I would recommend this to a friend