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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3553 reviews

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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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An absolute must have

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

    Great for both beginners and experts and perfect price point. I really wish I just bought my camera without all the kit lenses and just bought this lens. Seriously..

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

    Terrific

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

    Small, great lens for traveling! Would definitely recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally Recommended for First Lens purchasers

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

    Great lens for up-close shots. Gives great detail to the subject and perfectly blurs out the background.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great worth for small price

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

    I was looking for something to capture subtle moments in my everyday type of adventures such as pets or outings and enjoying the flowers in my grandma's garden.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Great lens i just started using my camera and the pics from the lens are amazing.

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

    best lens for the price

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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.

    love this lens. light and sharp. perfect for every day carry.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little lens that does what it’s meant to do

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

    Awesome for portraits, product photography and what I see as architectural photography. Highly recommend.

    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.

    Awesome lens, great quality and affordable. I would suggest getting a 49mm polarizer with the lens which is also affordable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for a photographer

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

    My daughter bought this Canon lens because she loves to take pictures and with this lens she definitely accomplishes the perfect pic

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

    Focus well

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

    Got it to take pictures for my newborn. It’s great for taking profile pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential to every basic kit.

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

    This is my favorite to-go lens for most things. Highly recommended to have.

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

    I love this lens!!! It has changed my photography game forever below is one of the pictures I took for a client with the 50mm lens

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

    It’s perfect to my canon dslr so beautiful to take a photo

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    I got this based on other reviews for portraits and I'm glad I did.

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

    Niftyyyyyu fiftyyy

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

    Great lens. Absolutely amazing for pictures . Video is good. When shooting in video on Af mode, it does make a small noise when shifting focus sometimes not all the time ! . Overall tho 95/100

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 recommend to canon users

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

    Great lens. I highly recommend it. Great bokeh great pixel quality

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

    excellent lens!

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

    I love this lens so much and I actually think that it is my favorite out of all the ones that I own. The depth of field is amazing!

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

    Great basic lens

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

    I needed a basic everyday lens as my previous one that had zoom was stolen. I have a new grandchild and wanted to take pictures often as they grow up so fast. This lens has filled the bill. I'm not a novice but don't know much about the fancy stuff. I am very pleased with the lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for getting a shallow depth of field!

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

    Works great with my Canon Rebel SL3 and has led to a number of unique shots!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portrait photography

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

    Best portrait lens for people for the price I paid by far, excellent quality for taking photos of cars as well

    I would recommend this to a friend