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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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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

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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

    Perfect

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

    Good quality, easy to attach to the camera, photo output just what I expected

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great "cheap" lens

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

    Great lens especially for the price. Able to achieve nice depth of field.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Add this to your camera bag

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

    A must have in your camera bag. Versatile for alot of different shooting styles. Love this lens. Small, but packs a punch. And for the price, you won’t regret it. Recommend this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    I bought this lens for taking photos of my kids and glad I did. The photos are a lot cleaner and the subject stands out from the background as there's the right amount of background blur.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality 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.

    Great small zoom lens for any compatible canon camera. I bought this for my Canon Rebel T6 that I bought from a private seller. Super easy to use, having only an AF-MF switch and the focus ring. Not sure about prices among lenses since Im new to photography but $100 looked to be a solid price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Perfect! Clear images and responsive AF. Gets a low enough f/stop to create exceptional portraits. It’s a prime lens so you are forced to move your body to get the right frame. Love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Easy to use and my pictures turned out great. I would recommend this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    camera lenses and filters

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

    I am new to this hobby and took a gamble with this lens kit. It came with a great price and all of what i need for a beginning photographer. I am still in the discovery phase and to this point, all of what i've used and read has been fun and challenging. Highly recommended, even if you don't use everything in the Kit, i imagine I may need down the line.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm lens

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

    Having a prime lens is perfect for getting into photography or if you been into photography. I love thinking outside the box using this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for portraits

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

    Great little lens for the price! Takes amazing portraits!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The nifty

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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 was the first lens I bought when I first started my business with photography. I still use it to this day and I absolutely love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have.

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

    This lens is know by photographers of all levels as one of the best must have lenses for your camera. For good reason. Not only is it super affordable It performs as well if not better than some of the high end lenses for sale. It even dons its own nickname the nifty 50.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Prime Lens

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

    Auto focus is quick, pictures are sharp and bokeh is really nice. This is my first prime lens getting back into photography. Really great lens for the price!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginning photographers

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

    This is by far the best camera lense for the price! This works on a crop sensor and also a full frame. So if you’re just starting out on a crop sensor and plan on upgrading in the future this will still work! It does everything it’s supposed and I love how close you can get to your subject without distortion of image .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little Lens

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

    This is a very basic no frills lens but it gets the job done excellently. It does a great job with letting in lots of light for flash free photos and blurring the background with portraits and people photos. It's not as silent as my other lenses so it has woken up a sleeping baby I was photographing but other than that I think it's a great lens for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little Lens

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

    Purchased the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens to use with my Canon T6s camera. I use this prime lens primarily for portraits and close-ups as well as in dim light situations and have been very pleased with the results. Decent quality for a great price. I also have Canon 18-135mm and 55-250mm zoom lenses. You can't go wrong with this nifty-fifty lens, especially for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Overall a great lens. A must buy for beginners. It's my go to lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for portrait and Landscape.

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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.

    Awesome lens. Beat lens to experience pro level results of used correctly even in a entry level DSLR.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential Lens

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

    This is one of my favorite lenses I have. My friends, professional photographers, and I, an amateur photographer, say that this lens is an essential part of any camera set up someone can have from beginners to professionals. It takes some time to get used to using but once you have a basic understanding of how to use the lens it is a wonderful item.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice price

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

    Good pictures, really light and easy to used in short distance

    I would recommend this to a friend