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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 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 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is a reason this is referred to as the nifty fifty. It's one of the most affordable lenses that takes mind blowing photos. This is my go to lens. Be sure to get the adapter!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    This is a good lens that is a must have in everyone’s camera bag. Only down side is that it is plastic but it’s not that big of a deal...besides that I really like this lens and am excited to see what it can capture

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NIFTY FIFTY

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

    Bought this lens to accompany my 18-135mm. Have taken beautiful pictures with this lens and no filters. (Still on the fence about purchasing filters) Overall, I'm pleased with the nifty fifty and the price I paid.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my favorite lenses

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

    I've found this to be one of the best inexpensive lenses you can get for the Canon. It's perfect for getting that wonderful bokeh backgrounds or nicely blurred for portrait shots. Everyone should have one of these lenses in their camera bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense macro

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

    I really like the background blur of this lense. It’s small and portable which makes it easy to carry. Also affordable for the quality. Can’t really zoom in or out but that’s expected

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price

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

    This is a great lens for beginners on a budget. It was easy to operate and takes great pictures. They didn't have it in stock so I prepaid it and they had it at the store in a few days. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty We All Need

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

    The nifty fifty lense is truly amazing for a photographer on a budget. f1.8 is more than enough aperture you need for those perfect portrait shots with great bokeh. It focuses quickly and is very quiet. A great lense that we all need to own!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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

    Very happy with this lens. I have the canon 77d and it works great with it. Pictures are amazing. Yeah it does have a plastic feel, but for a $125 I have zero complaints. It’s relatively fast and works amazing for my needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great item

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

    I love it is such a great lens for I to take great portrait mode pictures is so bright and light that makes every shoot possible

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

    the best beginner photography lens ive ever used!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I knew what i was getting

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

    I have two of this lens before getting this? I knew it produces great quality work. So im happy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for artistic photos

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

    This lens is really very fun to shoot with. It creates a great blurred background when taking portraits and at the price it’s so worth the money. I have really enjoyed taking photos of my kids with this lens as well as objects.

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

    Love it for portrait photography

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

    This is the best lens for portraits, in my humble opinion. I am just a novice photographer, and bought this lens based on reviews in YouTube. Works well with my T7i camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this lens

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

    Super nice quality lens for taking portraits without the hefty price tag. Clear and sharp portraits with nice bokah.

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

    Ive owned all three versions of the 50mm 1.8 and this is the best one, Very Sharp Images, Great Bokeh, Quiet Autofocus,Metal Mount, Nice new look. Must have for portraits, awesome lens for the money. Just wish they would add IS and it would be perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small lens but good quality

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

    Good price and the quality of cannon lens is unique

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens if your starting out!

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

    Absolutely loved using this, you have to really make sure your focused to the subject though but once you are super crisp images. And the speed of the camera due to the low aperture makes it incredible!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for price!

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

    Perfect for all the up close food photography and detail work I need to do. If you want to get up close without getting to close, but still capturing all the details, this is the lens for you. Great for getting a cool bokeh effect too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 50mm lens I've used

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

    Hands down this lens is perfect for my lifestyle. It's auto focus is nothing but great. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking for a inexpensive lens but also a high quality lens. everyone should have this lens in their camera bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent 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. I haven’t had any issues with it. It takes great pictures and it rarely leaves my camera. Great in low light and creates some amazing bokeh.

    I would recommend this to a friend