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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:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portrait lens

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

    I love this lens! I used it for a couples shoot and my pictures turned out amazing! I love the low ISO

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

    Queenofheart

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

    Great choice for my Camara takes great pictures easy to use

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

    Worth it

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

    Works just like it should good quality and fits with no issues,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sharp images

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

    Love this lens. given its price and quality, its one of the best in the market. Give it a shot and you'll love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty!

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

    Such an awesome lens for the price. Great for beginners or hobby use!

    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.

    This is my absolute favorite lens. I use it for just about everything and if you do portraits it's a must have!

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

    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 only thing I regret is not getting it sooner! Absolutely satisfied with my new lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for portrait photography

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

    The canon 50mm STM lens perfect for portrait photography at this price. I would highly recommend this lens for starters.

    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.

    It's the perfect lens to carry in your bag. Most instructors will recommend you have this lens for portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely love it

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

    This lens is great; it changes modes and looks great for up close photos and fade aways!

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

    Nifty Fifty

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

    Amazing lense. Honestly could not have picked a better starting lense.

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

    Awesome

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

    I love everything about this lens, razor sharp, small and compact. Professional images on an amateur budget.

    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.

    I like my photos better because of this great lens. I can get a very clear depth of field with this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginner

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

    I researched a lot of lenses and was told this was a good price and good quality product. Very pleased so far

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens!

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

    A must have lens. Great value for the price! It takes sharp, clean photos.

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

    Excellent lens <3

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

    I absolutely loves this lens for portraits, flowers, and other up close objects

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

    50mm Canon Lens

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

    Lena is great for portraits. Has a wide picture frame. Just started photography and it's my favorite lens so far.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great with my Canon T5

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

    Did my research! Bought it - Love it! Great Price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Lens

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

    Great for getting the blurry background (aperture).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No reason not to

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

    There is no reason not to have this lens. It's cheap, provides a great image, and opens up for low light situations.

    I would recommend this to a friend