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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

    Excellent Lens

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

    Always I heard very well this lens and actually had the opportunity to test, liked it so much that I decided to purchase.

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

    Nice lens

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

    I actually didn't use this lens much I went and bought a 10 to 24 mm lens and I use that for basically all my shoots

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great communication, Thank you very much..........

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

    Great lense for beginner

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

    I recently purchased this as my first lense to get me out of auto and to practice in manual mode. Perfect choice.

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

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really good portrait lense and it is not too expensive.

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

    Great for vlogging

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

    This lens let in the right amount of light for use during dusk. The wide view is perfect for vlogging.

    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 great for up close pictures such as nature and or even portraits depending on how far you stand.

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

    Good Lens

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

    If your looking for good portrait lenses this ones are the way to go for something not too expensive.

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

    Micro perfection lens

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

    Love it takes awesome micro pictures works great manual and auto focused

    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.

    Overall a great camera, only downside is not being able to zoom out

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

    50mm Standard lens

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

    Works Great, purchased as a gift for my husband and he loves it.

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

    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 a amazing lens and I’ve had great use of it also very affordable

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

    Best 50mm for the price

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

    I have a Sony FE 50mm and now this Canon 50mm I use for video and the canon 50mm is by far better.

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

    This is a perfect lens for portraits

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

    Used it on sony e, leica l, mft , ef systems. You can imagine why.

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

    Great lens for beginners

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

    Wonderful, small lens that allows beginners to experiment with low-light photography at an affordable price.

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

    Canon lens

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

    I bought this to improve my pictures of the shelter dogs.

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

    Great lens for portraits

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

    I really love this lens for portrait photography. I used it to shoot family photos and it was perfect

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

    Great Product!!

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

    Got this as a Christmas Gift for my Best Friend he loves it!!!

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

    Nifty fifty

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

    Love the 50mm, its a classic and a must have with your equipment.

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

    Love!!!

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

    This is my third lens and the best one yet! Colors are vibrant and focus is crisp. I absolutely love this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend