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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 reviews

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lense 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.

    Heard a lot of praises on this lense. Bought it to test on my new canonm50. So far looks really good for portraits. Except the noise it does during autofocus.

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

    Great lens for close up pictures. The quality is great. No complaints about this lens

    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.

    This lens is amazing and great for portrait pictures highly recommended this lens

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

    great for portrait photography

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

    you must have this product if you want depth field effect in portrait shoot with, great light......

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens for pictures

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Lens if you all are looking for a better price. Quality of lens is best

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

    Works great

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

    It is a good starter lens for portraits i habe been using it for a while before for i spend a few thousand on a good lens

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lens at the most affordable price

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

    Must have lens at the most affordable price! Highest aperture f/1.8 Best for low light Nice bokeh Great pictures

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love you head shots I can get with this lens

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

    I purchased this item based on a recommendation from a friend, and I must admit I was extremely pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens, great price

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

    I have only used the lens a few times since I purchased it but it has been fantastic for video and easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lense as many would suggest. It has rich bokha and produces sharp images.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens for portrait

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

    If you are looking for best portrait photo then you should definitely try this lens, its awesum.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Got this lens with our new camera, works great

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

    Got this lens with our new camera set up works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for Price

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

    This is a great lens for the price. You cannot go wrong with this unit. It will help out any stage photographer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great price great quality i love this lens. It doesnt zoom but it still is grrat

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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

    This is a must have lends for anyone with a canon!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    Take awesome pictures with this lense! Totally worth the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 mm, amazing lense

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

    I love this lense! It takes great shots, especially portrait. Can’t beat the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great photos!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, I use it all the time! Makes for a beautiful portrait photo

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great lense to have

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

    Picked up this lens as it had some very good reviews. It is a great lens to have in your collection.

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

    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.

    Affordablebut canon made lens everyone needs in their collection. Can't go wrong with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend