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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best for portrait

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

    This is the best thing for portrait And is really simple to use

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

    Amazing

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

    My gf and I recently bought a camera and we bought this lens as well. And we love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    I love the lens, it shoots perfectly! It’s my first lens and I’m in love with it.

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

    Best lens in my bag

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

    Perfect for those low light environments when you wish to not use a flash. A more natural shot.

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

    50MM lens for DSLR

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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.

    This little lens is so good for the money. Great low light lens too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great lens, great picture quality , bought it with my starter camera

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    For the price, this lens really can't be beaten. Great portrait lens with excellent picture quality. Feels well made. Only complaint is that the focusing motor is a little too loud (compared to other Canon lenses).

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

    awesome lens

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

    my daughter is an avid photographer, I bought this lens for her recently, and it is her number 1 lens now

    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.

    This lens has worked great for me! I needed something to take portraits with and this has been great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best portrait lens without spending too much

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

    Excellent introduction to prime lenses. Great for beginners

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

    Great second lens

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

    This is a great second lens for your camera. Great bokeh for portraits. "Nifty Fifty"

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Takes beautiful pictures!

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

    Very surprised at how nice the pictures came out. Pleased with this inexpensive but versatile lense!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    Very nice, works well for me. I would by it again if available to

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    One of the best you can get

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love love love this lens, see it in action at NewYorkCityFilms.net , not as fast as I thought it would be in terms of focus, but when used correctly wow

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

    Great lens

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

    Love this lens. I used it for some newborn photography and the aperture is just superb!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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

    great lens for the price and if you're learning how to shoot photos

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

    Gift from a friend

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

    A friend gave bought me this camera lense, I loved it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens

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

    This one is to have in your collection best for portraits picture nice background blur I used for my 70d.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens for portrait pictures!

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

    This is so good! I just need to get a couple of filters and it should be good to go!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    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 is awesome!! It makes the picture so much lighter and takes such a great quality picture.

    I would recommend this to a friend