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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3570 reviews

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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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  • 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:
    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:
    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

    Great lens

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

    You can not beat this lens. It is small, light weight, and never fails to give you great photos.

    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:
    Ease of use, Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon

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

    Quality and affordable. Easy to use and works perfectly with the Canon camera.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Background blur, Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Pictures are crisp ND clear quality lens. Softens or blurs background around Subject perfectly

    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
  • 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:
    Background blur, Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite lens

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

    The image quality is great! I use it a lot for portraits of my son. The background blur is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens

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

    Great lens. My favorite prime lens. Easy to use. Great pictures. Sharp and clear.

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

    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'm just a newbie photographer. I had the standard lens that came with my DSLR and I've purchased a telephoto lens as well. This lens is to allow me to take better portraits than the other two lenses and round out my options. This has met my needs so far and I was pleased with the functionality it provides given the cost. I knew I could spend more but I'm sure I wouldn't maximize the use of a pricier lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great lens

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

    very good lenses. was pretty inexpensive and definitely a value of the money. pictures come out great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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

    Haven’t had much experiences with different lenses, I’ve been using the one that came with my Canon. I bought this lense due to that it’s affordable and better picture quality at lower light which it has proven to have. Took a while to get use to the fact that it doesn’t zoom like my first lense, still worth the purchase and I’m looking forward to getting more experience with it. I would recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is THE LENS

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

    This is the lens that you MUST buy if you don't have much money to spend and want artistic photos like a professional. Coming from kit lens this made a difference for me to like photography. Bokeh is phenomenal and pictures are super sharp. Only drawback is it cannot be used for landscapes or wide angle photography. Its more like a portrait stuff.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must Have Prime lens in everyone's kit

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

    This lens is great for starters and professionals alike. It is very compact and quite fast and quite with the STM upgrade. It's bang for the buck and you would be taking much crispier photos. The lens is good for portraits but tends to distort at closer f stops. But absolutely go for it don't think too much!!

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

    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.

    Great lens for overhead photography and blurry background.

    I would recommend this to a friend