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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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

    Lens

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

    I'm new to photography and this is an excellent lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Great lens. Inconspicuous, affordable, and great image quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lens quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    a must have

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

    Every photog needs a 50mm and this has been a great one to elevate portraits with!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Bought this lens for my husband for christmas. He loved it. Barely uses the lens his camera came with now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    Authentic cannon lense, works very nice as expected and was decently prices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes great photos

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

    This lens is one that I'm using to do senior portraits with. I'm excited with the way my photos are coming out when using this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for the Money

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

    This is Quickly becoming my go to lens. Great Picture quality, just as good as some of my more expensive lenses. Highly Recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    Purchased it for my bday. It worked out well for me.

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

    Must have lens!

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

    This lens should be a part of your equipment! It's lightweight & captures vibrant photos! Best bang for your buck!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Bought for a friend and she loved it. I had the old version but this one is even better. Every photographer should have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    so cute

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

    Very good lense. I bought my canon separate and needed a lense! This is great i recommend it lol. Its a true prime

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Newborn Pictures

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

    I always recommend this lens to anyone who has just had a child! Pictures are crisp with that smooth bokeh!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great standard lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve used this for a lot of photoshoots. I love the quality of the portraits. Great for beginners.

    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.

    I love the images I am able to capture with this 50mm. After much review I went with the 1.8 and I am very happy about it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for portraits

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

    Need this lens for portraits. Takes time to learn and adjust... but worth it. Great quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It rocks!

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

    It's a great lens, very inexpensive for a prime. Has a wide aperture at 1.8. Excellent quality for the price. Overall review, amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great macro lens

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

    Bought this for my daughter and she loves it. Works out great on vacation or just walking around campus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible value

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

    Compact,light,and pretty quick to focus, and with way better image quality than 100 bucks Should get you.

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

    Yes

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

    Love this lense . Needed a new one and this came just in time

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 lens for amazing price! Every new photographer should have this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend