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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to the kit

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

    Bought for my wife as she’s a great photographer. She loves the versatility and range of this lense and uses it frequently.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just getting started

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

    I am testing this out and am happy so far with the results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners

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

    This is something that every beginner photographer needs!

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

    Portrait photography

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

    It’s my favorite lens to use for portrait photography. Would recommend, especially for beginners.

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

    lens

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

    I'm a beginner with photography so I'm still learning. I did enjoy this lens as it is great for close up photos - especially portraits.

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

    Monobicho

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

    It’s too quality ish b. Don’t hate on the player hate on mullet man. MOCNOOOO BIIIIIIIIIICHO

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

    Works great. Very light weight.

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

    Good quality low light lens that does well for close ups.

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

    Cant go wrong with the 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.

    Awesome lens! Perfect prime lens for every occasion

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice lens

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

    easy to use for beginner. nice product. worths the price

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

    Great Lens for Up close

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

    This lens is very good for up close shots. It is great for photography of portraits and of outdoor scenery like flowers and vegetation

    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 lens is perfect for portrait photographers looking to capture a special feature in a photo. It would also be ideal for landscape, as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice lens

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

    This was a great addition to the camera bundle I bought!

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

    Love the lenses

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

    Excellent lenses. They do that blurry effect once u focus on a subject it's amazing. I highly recommend it to all photographers :)

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

    wow and Super wow

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

    I loved my new Lense. It has expanded my photographic experience. Won't go anywhere without it.

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

    Great value

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a great lens for the value!! It’s professional but priced great.

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

    Gotta love the Nifty Fifty

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

    This is the second one I have purchased, because I like to so much that I use it on two Canon Cameras at the same time.

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

    Just what I need

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

    I just got a Canon EOS DSLR for my birthday, and this is just what I need to start learning portrait photography

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

    Small but necessary

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

    It’s a small zoom lens to start off with before you get the powerful zoom lens after playing with the smaller one first.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice lense

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

    Good pictures. No zoom. Clear quality, good action.

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

    Fantastic!

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

    Perfect for when I want a nice shallow depth of field!

    I would recommend this to a friend