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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3556 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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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

    Nifty fifty

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this on a recent photo shoot, works absolutely perfect! No problems at all with it

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

    Lense

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

    I've using this lense often. I like it and I believe it at a great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for a beginner

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

    I am in love with this lens. I have an older canon camera body and contemplated on buying a newer model, but decided to buy this lens instead. Best choice I've made. I have 3 kids and love to take pictures of them especially at school events and this lens captures the perfect moments. I love the quality of the portrait photos!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Its really such a great lens. As a beginner its been so nice.

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

    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 lens for the price. Perfect for portrait shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portrait lens

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

    Great lens for portraits. Easy to use for beginners!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soft Portraits

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

    This has made my photos more softer with portraits.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great deal

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

    An adaptable lens with commendable image quality, well-deserving of the nifty fifty nickname. An outstanding secondary lens to keep handy, & perfect as a prime lens for those on a tight budget

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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

    Great lens for a good price. Fast and with excellent bokeh!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful picrure quality

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

    ,.,,,,,Beautiful picrure quality….. …………………………..:.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great pics, works awesome with Rebel T3i

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

    Snapped on easy like any other lens and was instantly satisfied with the quality of pictures I was getting. I didn't think one lens could make such a difference, but it definitely does. If you want a cheap and easy upgrade from a default lens, pick this up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this, I had no problems, definitely recommend.

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

    It’s the “Nifty Fifty” for a reason

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

    A must have in your camera bag for those landscape and portrait shots. Highly versatile, affordable, and very compact, making it a great choice if you are trying to stay minimal yet get a decent focal distance.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best value-easy to use and has video

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

    Dropped my Nikon in the water and bought the canon as a replacement. Picture quality is far superior. Easy to use and it has video. Great price since my Nikon was more money and did not have video.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    always good to keep a 50mm in my lenses, I honestly prefer the look and materials used in this one than the second version of it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm canon lens is great

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

    This 50mm lens will get you your money's worth. Image quality is sharp and the 1.8 aperture really helps in lowlight conditions. The downside is you have to take a couple steps back if the image is too large. The AF is really slow sometime so keep that in mind. Depending on what you're doing this is an all around good lens.

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

    Great lens easy to work very durable and affordable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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

    This is a great lens. Easy to use and my favorite I have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty

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

    It’s compact and easy to use. Great for portrait photography!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Lens

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

    I was debating which prime lense to buy as my first upgrade and I couldn't be happier. The bokeh this lense provides is absolutely amazing. If you're looking for image quality I would recommend staying around f/3.0 or higher. The 1.8 to 3.0 gends to be a little less sharp, but works great in low light.

    I would recommend this to a friend