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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 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:
    Background blur

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    If you’re looking for great portraits or trying to get that blurry background or foreground pic, this is the lens you want

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 mm

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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.

    Excellent love it. Used it on a shoot today and pics were amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply superb

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

    I am a newbie and started to explore portrait photography. I am kind of liking it and its good to use and easy to use.

    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.

    This was my first lens that i purchased specifically for aperture, the end result is great close up photos with background blur. Buy it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love all my Canon lens.

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

    I love all my Canon lens. I needed the 50 mm for family pics and general purpose shots. This is highly rated and a great price point.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for close up shots

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

    The 50mm has been a great asset to my and my business. I would recommend this for any beginner and expert to get the finer moments at events.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FAVORITE LENS

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

    MUST HAVE. This is the most amazing cheap lens out there. It is perfect for everything and takes beautiful photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

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

    Lens are great quality. Most photos don't need much editing.

    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.

    This lense is amazing would recommend to any 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.

    Amazing lens, especially for the price. Lightweight but high quality. It is a versatile lens, lives on my camera bag now!

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

    Fantastic Portrait Lens

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

    A simple up close portrait lens that I can use on many occasions. Perfect companion to bring along and does not take up much space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great beginners lens!

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

    As I just started a photography business this was a great first lens to start with. Much better than the kit lens! Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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

    The lens is very easy to use. Great for use indoors and outdoors as it lets in so much light. End pictures are bright and beautiful

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving It So Far

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

    This is a great lens for the low price point. It shoots great night shots with the f/1.8 and beautiful portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent One

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent one. I am using it wil T7i and the photos are awesome

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

    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.

    I purchased this after reviewing what lens would be best for portaits. I'm a beginner for photographer. It was very easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect lens for crisp, close-up photos

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

    I love this lens! We had awesome outdoor photos for some grad photos, pumpkin patch and surrounding parks. The pictures were amazing.

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

    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 great lens for photographing close up and for blurring the background in your shots. It does not disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement

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

    I needed a replacement for the lens in the kit, and this is better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense for the money!

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

    Love this lens. Great value!! I do natural light photography with no flash, and it takes clear, crisp, bright pictures. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend