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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 reviews

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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

    Great lens for beginners

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

    Great lens. I'm an amateur food photographer and this lens has improved the quality of my pics,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for portraits

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

    Great camera. Super fast. Backgrounds blur out behind your subject really nicely.

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

    Good lens

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

    Perfect well priced lense for short depth of field photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great beginner lens!

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

    First lens purchase, and it doesn’t disappoint! Photos are sharp and clear!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great picture quality

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

    I’m so glad I made this purchase. It’s not a major investment but the picture quality is outstanding

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Lens!

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

    Great lens that really makes an amazing difference for the quality of pictures taken. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    professional lens

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

    it's really professional lens I like I can take perfect photo for my son with this lens . thanks canon

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty, great pickup!

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

    50mm is a lens EVERYONE needs in their bag, amazing lens at an amazing price!

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

    Great lens

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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 a great addition to my lenses. I am glad I got it. This helps expand the kind of photography I can do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful pictures with this lens

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

    Bought this lens specifically for taking graduation pictures of my niece. The shots turned out extremely well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must need

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

    1st purchase should be this lense . Definitely worth it. Pictures 10x better

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

    Great lens for the price

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

    A very good lens if you would like to be creative with depth of view and don't want to spend a lot

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty and necessary for all photographers

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

    Everyone needs to have a straight 50 in their bag! Essential for all photographers. Great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great lens for close ups

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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 for product shots for my eBay page, takes excellent photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price, great picture quality

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

    This lens achieves total focus in the foreground while blurring the background, which is the intended purpose

    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.

    This lens works great. The day I got it I went out to take pictures and the portraits look awesome!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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

    I absolutely love these lens. I haven’t even switched back to the kit lens.

    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.

    Great lens for picture and video. I bought this lens for my boyfriend's camera and he loves 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.

    I’m a beginner to the camera. But I’ve been able to get some great shots with this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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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 lens! Works really well I’m a beginner photographer

    I would recommend this to a friend