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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 Canon 50mm 1.8 lens for price

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

    Great Canon 50mm 1.8 lens for my Canon DSLR at a nice price.

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

    She loves it

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

    Got it for my wife to take pictures of our children. Uses it a lot.

    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.

    Have used this for candid photos. Great pictures and easy to make focus adjustments.

    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.

    This is a good lens for these specific shots. Good for videos

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

    Love this lens!

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

    Great for taking portraits and very easy to use!!!

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

    I should've bought 2 of these..

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

    I bought this as an gift to someone and silly me didn't pick one up for myself...

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

    Perfect option for beginners

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

    Great blurry background pictures. My son is loving taking portraits with it.

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

    Great

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

    It was perfect for what I needed. The guy at Best Buy really came through.

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

    Great Build Quality

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

    metal mount much better than older plastic and STM motor allows for great, quiet video

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

    Great fixed length lens

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    This is a great fixed length lens for many situations

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

    Great go-to lense

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

    This came with a bundle, and it was a great buy for the money

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

    Canon 50 1.8 USM

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

    Got this for my daughter. She loves it..sharp lens even wide open. Using with 6D.

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

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job for a first lense upgrade from the kit.

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

    Lens

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    I love using these lens for portraits! This lens give the perfect blur.

    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.

    Wonderful lens that does exactly what it is supposed to do. Very durable

    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.

    Nice portrait lens. Performs as advertised and solid design.

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

    Good lens

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

    A must have lens for any photographer pro or beginner.

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

    works great and is high quality

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    i would recommend this lens to both beginners and professionals.

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

    Great quality

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

    Takes amazing pictures! Focuses on the person and blurs the background

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but loud

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

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Lens is great for portraits but if you want to use for video, the auto focus is loud and slow.

    I would recommend this to a friend