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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

    CANON LENS

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

    This is exactly what I was needed and came quickly.

    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.

    Bought it as a gift for someone. They said it feels better made than its earlier model.

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

    Great affordable 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 taking close up and outdoor. Came up good pictures

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

    Wife loved for her camera.

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

    Wife needed a closer lens for shooting in manual mode and bring in more light. This is pretty much the only pence she uses now.

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

    Good battery

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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.

    Good battery for the price. Works great. Taken lots of pictures today

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

    Awesome lens!

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

    Bought this for portrait and food photography and has been the best investment for my Canon Rebel.

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

    Love it

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

    The nifty 50 is a must have. I at times am jammed if in a tight space, but given the space this lens performs well.

    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 was bought as a gift for my sons camera. He’s very happy with it.

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

    Great

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

    Great lense I am allowed to take great portrait shots

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

    Great

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

    The auto focus is so great. One of my favorite lenses at the moment.

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

    Great

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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 the fact that it is affordable and does the job perfectly.

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

    Nifty Fifty

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

    This is a great little all purpose lense. It is very versatile and one that every photographer should own.

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

    Fantastic lens

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

    Got this lens for my daughter for Christmas to shoot portraits. It is so good, I am saving up for one!

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

    Take beautiful portraits

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

    Awesome lense for portrait shooting! Using with the Canon 90d.

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

    Ca

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

    It was a very great purchase I would buy it for a friend if I were to give it as a gift I love it

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

    Great candid lens

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

    Very versatile!! Love it! Great for beginner looking for portrait or outdoor lens.

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

    I would purchase again

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

    I purchased this for my husband for a Christmas gift. He loves it.

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

    Must Buy

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

    The 50 is my second most used lens. Love the detail in the shots I’m able to get with it!

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

    Took daughters Grad Portraits w/ lense

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

    This lense delivered on many levels. I researched it and used it for my own personal grad pics for my daughter

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

    Best Lens

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

    Absolutely worth it!!!! This lens is sharp and takes clear pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend