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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3555 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, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lense for portraits

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

    Perfect addition to add to your collection. Couldn't ask more for a portrait lense at that price point

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Nifty 50 lens is a must have! Gives you sharp crisp pictures everytime I am a beginner photographer and people have loved the pics I’ve taken with this lens It’s a must have This lens goes everywhere with me

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't ask for more

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

    Given the price you can't ask for more. This new version addresses all the issues with the previous version. Faster, quieter and more accurate focus amd a much better construction. Optics are the same so you still get some flare, but I have learned to predict it so I use it as a creative element when shooting against the light. I also like the softness and the quality of the bokeh. Nice to see the new model being offered at the same price as the previous.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens

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

    I love this lens and am completely satisfied. It's great for portraits! You get awesome shallow depth of field!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    does exactly what i want it too! easy to use and takes good photos

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50 - 1st Lens to Buy

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

    This lens was purchased to use with a Viltrox EF adapter for Fuji X cameras. I now have a 75mm f1.8 auto focus lens on my Fuji X-T1 camera. This is the better of the two 50mm f1.8 lenses from Canon as it also has a metal camera mount, instead of plastic. Performance wise, it's a great lens not only on my Fuji, but also Canon DSLR's. A great lens for very little money and outstanding picture quality.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens. Wish it was faster.

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

    This is an excellent lens. It's very light, but not cheap feeling. It does only have a 1.8 aperature. It's heavier, older sibling has 1.4. I've also used that lens and it's incredible, but doesn't have STM, so it's a trade-off. You can't go wrong for the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for me. Thank you.

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

    Easy to use and best lens for beginners to take portrait pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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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 best lense!! Reliable and great quality. Very easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value for money

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

    This is the best value for money lens that you can find anywhere in the market. I’ve got this for $110 and this is my choice when taking indoor photos in low light. The lens can produce good quality pics with adequate sharpness and the f1.8 will help you in low light photography. And 50mm is a perfect choice for indoor photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great value

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

    Great value at under $150. You get excellent sharpness and bokeh. And the lens is lightweight.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    This seems to be a decent buy compared to Nikon which costs way more. Pretty good decent pictures can be captured . Took this for new born photography and so far great

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

    Nifty fifty

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Must have! Great lens for low light and portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    Lightweight pancake lense great for a beginner and makes for great portraits

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the best entry level prime lens

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

    the ole reliable nifty fifty. one of the best entry level prime lenses, you’ll never go wrong with this

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens at a great price

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

    The new 50mm does not disappoint .... Sharp as a tack with great background blur !!!!the perfect portrait lens

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need to buy out of your first kit lens? Here it is

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

    The Canon 50mm F1.8 lens is phenomenal lens with great optics, it could work with Full-Frame and APS-C sensors. Well built even though its plastic but this time with a metal mount. GREAT LENS FOR GETTING OUT OF YOUR KIT LENS, SHARP, VIVID, AND CHEAP. GO BUY NOW!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    just as good as the Nifty Fifty

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

    I have the both the 50mm 1.4 as well as this new one, and I must say this is definitely lighter but don't let that fool you. It's fast-focusing and captures tack-sharp images on my 70D and 7D MarkII. Love it for portraits!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50

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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 this lens easy to use very clear video and pics

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for Your Collection

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great lens to add to your collection! If you are a beginner or just replacing an old lens, you should definitely consider this one. It has the ability to create an awesome boca effect with the f-stop 1.8. Every photo is clear and crisp. It’s actually one of my favorite lens in my collection, and I use it in almost every photoshoot.

    I would recommend this to a friend