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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3570 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the EF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras, especially regarding its lens quality, ease of use, and overall performance. Many appreciate the background blur and depth of field it provides, as well as its lightweight design. The primary concern expressed is with the auto focus, which some users find struggles in low light.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always been a fan of 50mm lenses. This one is sharp and really everything you could want in a fast prime. Wide aperture, quick and accurate autofocus, and great depth of field. Even if this is not your main lens, its great to keep in the camera bag as an option. For the price, you really cant go wrong!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this lens

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

    I purchased this lens to take pictures of my new grand child and it does a wonderful job of taking clear pictures with a slightly blurred background! I wish I had this years ago!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Lens for beginners

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

    I am amazed by this lens quality at this price. It's perfect for beginners and gives a nice blurry background in your pictures. It's not bulky and can be carried around easily. I am loving it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well Made Lens

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

    This lens is well made. It take nice, clear pictures. The f1.8 aperture allows you to take pictures with out of focus backgrounds to help draw attention to your subject; much better than any kit lens.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took some great pictures with it. No complaints but my expectation was little higher

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and Small

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

    Yeah $125 doesn’t sound cheap but, lens are more that $400, and this lens is the best for portraits, good quality, small, lightweight, tbh, it’s amazing overall.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens

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

    Great lens, very nice, high quality. It’s great for portrait shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Love this lens! Bought it for my friends wedding. Amateur photographer and heard a lot of good things about this lens and for the price, it really is a steal. Must have lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crispy for the price point

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crispy images even in a lower light with this lens. If I had the money I'd go all out and get the 1.2 of course, but in a pinch this has done so well and I am proud to show others my photos and even sell them when they are taken with this. Would buy again over and over, never buying the 1.2 unless I truly needed that extra bokeh.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens in this price range!

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

    This is, without a doubt, the single best lens you can buy for under $150. It captures images so crisp and clear, and the focusing is really really fast and accurate. I would suggest this as a first lens if you are buying a camera body without a kit lens. Being 50mm, the bokeh on this lens is so beautiful and soft, it makes your subjects stand out perfectly. Check out my Instagram to see examples of photos I’ve taken with this lens @jperez.jpg

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All rounded lens

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

    Best lens with great aperture light settings. The photos comes very sharp and perfect. At this price this is the best lens for personal and professional use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reasonably priced. Great lens

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

    Exactly what I needed. Quality lens. Great price. I highly recommend it. Canon lenses are great quality at a reasonable cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!!!

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

    Amazing lens my absolute go to!! Love what you can do with it

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

    Perfecto

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

    Always a great classic. Small, compact and powerful. Great but for first time photographers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition for portraits

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

    Needed prom and graduation pictures and researched Canon lenses and saved lots of money not having to hire a professional. Quality was great and lens is very easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good ol' nifty fifty

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

    The nifty fifty. Excellent quality as expected. Mounted on a SL2. Metal mount. Does require a bit of moving around to capture, and a bit of learning for beginners. Does great with night shots. Someone mentioned if you turn it around and hold it to the body, you can use it as a macro lens. Have not tried it yet, nice idea if it works. No stabilization, recommend timer and tripod for darker shots. Bokeh effect, NICE.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Lens to give that blurred look

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

    Perfect lens if you’re starting out and don’t know how to adjust your settings and want that “blurred” background look! I love this lens so much! Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens to get for a beginner

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

    This is the first lens you should buy after your kit lens. It will be able to give you that special “look” that you can’t get from your phone or the kit lens. Bokeh or the blurry background effect is what I’m talking about. This lens is awesome, quiet, fast, and creates a great image. Do not buy one of those expensive af lenses until you buy this one and master it. Zoom is overrated and it’s a gimmick to sell you something you’ll never use. You will however take portraits of people with this lens. Get it. Enjoy it. Laugh at the “Johnson’s” for spending thousands on an “L” lens that you take better pictures than with this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this lens

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

    I’m not a professional by any means but this lens is amazing at portraits for my kids. I’m so happy with this purchase

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon 50 mm 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 len at a descent price point. My go to store is Bestbuy.

    I would recommend this to a friend