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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3553 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Fixed Focus

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

    Canon's 50mm EF 1.8 offers excellent DOF and is an all-around great lens for the artist in each of us. Versatile with video and still captures. One of my favorite lenses for my 5D Mark III!

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

    I absolutely love this lens. Its my go to lens for portrait photography and it barely leaves my camera (canon rebel). The quality is awesome for the price. This is a must have if you have a canon rebel and enjoy portrait photography.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm canon

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

    Good lens, brand new definitely makes a difference

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for portraits and product photography

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

    Really like how light this lens is. Great for portraits and product photography. Very beautiful photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bokeh master and "Expensive" value

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

    Awesome Bokeh effect. Its worth for price you pay. one of the cheap and "expensive" lense one should have in his/her bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    I bought a DSLR to start taking portraits of my family. This lense is perfect. I am inexperienced and my portraits are fantastic. Love the blurred background.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Handy

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

    This lens is really very good. easy to use and takes really good photos. Gives a really lovely bokeh with nice blurred backgounds

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An Amazing Affordable Lens

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

    top Notch lens and the best thing is the price. I’ve always been a canon shooter and this is a nice lens for any photographer beginner or otherwise

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cannon lens

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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.

    The price was amazing compared to video websites, pick up process was even better, and the lens will help us produce a small video

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ABSOLUTE FAV!

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

    This is absolutely my favorite lens as a beginner photographer! Very well priced and it’s my go-to lens for absolutely everything. Great job canon!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens for everyday use

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

    The 50mm 1.8 is hands down the best value lens available for Canon EOS. The lens quality and sharpness are excellent for the price point, build quality is durable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great non kit lens!

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

    Have been interested in getting a 50mm lens for some time I was told the f 1.4 is the ultimate lens but is also more than double in price. For someone who is a beginner at photography but wants to branch out to get those gorgeous bokeh photos THIS is the LENS! I was so extremely happy with the first few photos I took with this lens, it really gives you the more professional feel in the photo. It is now my favorite lens. I never take it off my camera. For the price and the quality I would definitely tell someone to invest in this lens!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice low light and portrait lens

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

    One of the least expensive lenses to use for portrait photography on a full frame camera. Takes some awesome photos with nice bokeh.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Lens!!!

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

    There is a lens for every occasion -- this one provides a great clear and crisp look to your photos with aperature priority ... background blurring and focal points!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portraits

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

    Great quality glass for an affordable price tag. Perfect for portraits

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense for portraits.

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

    Fantastic lense. I was a little nervous at first that it wouldn't fit my camera, because of how old it is, but it did perfectly. The photos come out beautifully. I bought it to take engagement photos. Definitely a great option if you're looking for a portrait lense.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for beginners and pros alike.

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

    Known by pro as the nifty 50 and the plastic fantastic, this is widely revered as the first lens to buy after you get your DSLR. I have the Canon SL1 (100D), which is a crop sensor...which magnifies the lens to about 85mm equivalent. Perfect for getting in close. The 1.8 aperture is perfect for bokeh. There really is nothing negative I can say about this one. 10/10

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    Great for portraits and at such a low price. Def recommend everyone have this lens in their bag!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good len

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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 a beginner photographer, using a Cannon Rebel T7i. I wanted to up my game with depth of field. This lens is amazing for portrait & up close pictures. It's so affordable & the quality turns out great. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an affordable, easy to use lens to up your photo game.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens! Great price!

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

    I bought this lens because it was inexpensive, and also because I wanted to use the 1.8 f stop for blurry background and narrow focal range. It's great for that, great in low light. The only thing I dont like is that it zooms in a bunch on a crop sensor DSLR like my camera. I knew this though. It us a great addition to my camera bag anyways. Love it. And it will be even better on the full frame camera I plan to buy one day! Anyone looking at this lens for a crop sensor camera be aware it will be zoomed in a bunch like 80mm ish.

    I would recommend this to a friend