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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:
    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Click click!

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

    Perfect for portrait photography. So far so good. I would suggest a back up lens for capturing further distances.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Lens quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great price

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

    I have not had a chance to try this lens out yet, I'm confident it will be at least a 4 if not a 5 if it works out as good as all the other reviews I read on it before purchasing it. I love taking very detailed close-up pictures of my flowers during the spring, summer and fall, so time will tell,.........

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Lens for the price

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

    I was looking for a good portrait lens and it's just what I needed. Good focal length. Best lens for the price I ever brought!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for portraits

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

    This is one of my favorite lens! It's perfect for taking portraits. I would recommend it to anyone. Plus the f/1.8 is amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A professional looking portrait!

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

    This lens will allow you to take pictures that will appear professional. Especially when photographing friends & family. A must have lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty Fifty is Truly Nifty.

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

    Great lens. Super sharp images. Highly recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement

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

    Bought this to replace the lens that broke for my wife. She loves this lens to take pictures of our boys.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic!

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

    This is a great lens and I have been using it with a Canon T7.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Adequate lens--nice to have a wide aperture option

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

    This lens didn't have the magic effect on my photography that I had hoped for--ha ha! It is a little tricky to get used to focusing with the wide aperture lens. On the other hand, you are able to get a nice effect with the blurred background for portraits and close-ups. The lens works fine with my Canon EOS 60D.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and Sharp Prime 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 a full-frame (EF vs EF-S) lens that will work on Canon DSLRs or mirrorless with an adapter. It's relatively inexpensive, has a bright aperture of f1.8 so it's good in low light and the 50mm focal length is good for general photography and portraiture.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    This has been a great purchase to add to our camera. The lense was purchased for a wedding and was just what we needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing prime lens

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

    I would suggest to buy this new lens. It has metal frame body now and has 7 blades inside to get bokeh effect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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

    A must have and great price. Very nice bokeh effect

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

    Perfect for Portraits

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

    10/10, this lens has an amazing depth of field and I use it for all of my portrait shoots

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic value producing great pictures

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

    This was an early Christmas for my son's fiance. She ha used it several times and really likes the quality of the pictures which it creates. She has mentioned this to me several times since Thanksgiving (when she received it).

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

    Great Lens for portraits

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

    I absolutely love my 50mm lens. It takes amazing portraits and makes photography so much easier.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all around 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 a great lens! Took my daughters sweet 16 photos and they turned out adorable!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Lens for the Price

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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 lens isn’t expensive like other EF Lens but the work you can produce with it is impeccable!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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

    My family photos look so professional with the use of this lens...it makes taking portraits super easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon - EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Lens - Black

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

    Love the new lens,,, pictures come out super clear as if you could reach out and touch someone.

    I would recommend this to a friend