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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

    New Fave

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

    I was a little leary of the lens due to its size...but i am absolutely in love with how crisp and flawless my images are.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang For Buck

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

    This little guy is a great piece to add to your lens collection. It’s a great portrait lens and very affordable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good addition

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

    Really like this lens. It’s a good addition to my lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for portrait

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

    It's amazing lens I been using this since I bough it. It make really quality photos If you a beginner start with lens

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality

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

    I love this lense it made a significant difference in how my images came out. I love everything about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good stuff

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

    Perfect basic lens for a beginner camera enthusiast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used to have canon camera and this lenses it was a good lenses

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty

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

    Now I see why it's got this name around town. For the price does exactly what you want for a great price. Can't go wrong.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good budget fast lens

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

    I bought this more to use in low light and it works well. It's a cheaper lens and made of plastic so you have to baby it a little. But the cost of the lens was in my budget and it takes great photo's. If you have a lot of money then buy a L lens not a prime lens like this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crispy clicks

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

    Wonderful lens to get start with your prime.. though a basic prime lens, this gave wonderful snaps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing prime lens for the price

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

    nifty fifty indeed, made my old rebel new again! and low light pictures became even better with such low aperture!

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

    Great beginner lens for the price!

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

    I use this lens every shot for portrait shots. It really performs well in low light situations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very pleased

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

    Good value, quick service. Ease of purchasing. Would purchase from again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50mm Lens

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

    This is a very nice lens, although I haven't gotten a chance to use it much yet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    In love

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

    This lens has been wonderful! Super great quality and awesome for creating bokeh and doing portraits

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Officially Official!

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

    I have officially stepped up my photography with this lens. I highly recommend thi les to any budding photographer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price.

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

    Just getting into using it but I really like it so far.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little lens for the price!

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

    I haven't spent a lot of time with this little jewel but the photos I've taken have come out great. I'm happy that I bought it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow!

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

    A must have!!! It's amazing!!! I can't believe what an awesome lens this is, for such a small cost! Don't worry, you'll love it!

    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.

    My daughter bought the lens for her friend as a birthday present. Needless to say, she was very happy with the results.

    I would recommend this to a friend