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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 standard

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

    Although I am using a crop camera the 50 fills my needs, it is like using a 80 mm, you can't beat the quality and speed for the price. Down the road it can be used in a full frame canon because it is a EF lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    Just what I wanted. Perfect for the shots that I wanted and very quality.

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

    This is my 3rd lens that I bought to use towards my photography. The f/ 1.8 is great and super clear and focuses really well. I would highly recommend this lens to anybody that wants to do portraits and stills!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Bokeh

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

    I didn't expect to receive such a nice bokeh effect from this lens, but after using it up close to take pictures of collectibles I noticed it and was pleasantly surprised. This is very light prime lens and Canon made a good update with the STM version of this lens. It's not an L lens, but for the price, this is a great little lens. I use it with a Full Frame Canon 6D.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Beginner Lens

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

    Great prime lens for a reasonable price! Would highly recommend to those starting out and wanting to practice with a prime lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    She loves it!

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

    Bought this for my niece, for her birthday. She was so exicited when she opened it and started using it. She didn't know what she was capable of once she started photographing w this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BUY NOW!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    BEST PRICE. BEST VALUE. BEST LENS. BUY IT NOW.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera lens with great picture & video qualit

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

    Good Camera lens with great picture & video quality. Highly recommended

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great lens at an affordable price

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

    Great starter lens compared to the more expensive 50mm 1.4 or 1.2 lens. Ok background blur and bokeh

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best

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

    love this lens. it’s my go-to and it really stepped up my photography as a beginner

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

    I bought this lens for my 6D to do indoor concert photography. It work perfect its just what I needed. The lens is fast and the aperture is wide enough to capture indoor shots without flash. Just what I needed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not silent. But decent performer otherwise

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

    I bought this to replace my EF-50 1.8 II, thinking it would be silent and focus noises wouldn't be evident in the recordings. Alas, the focus noises are lessened, but still audible in the on camera mic. They are quieter when the camera is in video mode, and the focusing is smoother, but I don't know that I would have bought the lens if I had known it. If you don't, and have a Canon DSLR, it is a no-brainer purchase.

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

    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.

    This lens is amazing for any sort of portraits and is great for creative blurred pictures! This is definitely my go to lens!

    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.

    I love this lens! The only thing I didn't realize until after I bought it was I own a camera that is not full frame so it acts more like an 85mm lens. But it still takes beautiful pictures. Very happy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value for the money. Fantastic boquet

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

    Great special use lens for portraits. Great blur of background while subjects remain in clear focus. Zoom is a bit much for group photos, but it works if you have enough distance between you and the subject.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality lens

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

    This is an excellent lens for the price. It’s very versatile and of high quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely wonderful photos from this lens

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

    Purchased this lens for my teenage goddaughter before she went on a trip to several national parks and the photos she has posted are incredible.

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

    50mm canon.

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

    Great lens. Light weight and does a great job taking sharp pictures. Lens I usually go to for most portrait pictures and close up photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nifty fifty

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is the 50mm in the canon lens its super cheap very reliable awesome for photos they call this the nifty fifty for a reason

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm

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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.

    One of my favorite lenses to use. Use this on most of my shoots!

    I would recommend this to a friend