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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

    Solid Lens

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

    Great lens for beginner to pro. Solid and durable. Lives up to the nifty fifty name. Great for photos and video.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    my favorite lens!

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

    I have more expensive lenses but use this one the most! Definitely the most bang for your buck! Great inside or out!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good 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.

    Glad to have got this lens. The pics are amazing with my new lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    This is definitely worth the money I spent! This lens has provided me with Good quality pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Photo purchase

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

    Speedy delivery. everything is in tact works just as it should!

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

    Works great.

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

    Bought this lens for my son and he loves it. He said it was great for low light camera shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible lens and inexpensive

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

    This cleanse is great! Takes incredible photos. I have it paired with a Canon T6i body. Great for face shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon 50mm

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

    You can never go wrong with a nifty fifty, especially for this price!

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

    Love this lens

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

    I love this lens it is perfect for depth in your photos. Love to use it for newborn photos, and senior photos

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice clear lens. Perfect for close-ups

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

    Nice clear lens. Perfect for close-ups. For Canon DSLR camera body. Pictures come out clear and bright

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens!

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

    This is my go to lens for every photoshoot that I have! I have no regrets buying this lens! Great purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Lense!

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

    My favorite portrait lense. Perfect for beginners,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING

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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.

    perfect lens for a low price point to if you’re into shooting portraits

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

    Great lens

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

    Is is my go to lens! Never leaves my camera bag. Perfect for portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    Best bank for the bucks. You get a qyluality Lens for a really sharp price for what you pay for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent

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

    Create a very good blur background. But u need to set the object a bit far from the camera. No too close

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great add on to my camera

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

    This was a great purchase to add to the camera for taking pictures outdoors and getting a new look to the background.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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

    Purchased as a gift and she was so happy. I would recommend this item.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    This is a great lens. The photos are excellent. This makes a super all purpose lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lense

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

    Great price, took it to the park and got really good pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend