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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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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value!

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

    This is a great lens for the money, and will allow you to experiment with a prime lens, for little money

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value for money

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

    Overall satisfied with the product. I got it even after knowing the drawbacks it would have for not having a full frame camera. 50MM will be equivalent to 85MM. I find it good for Steet photography but not for Potrait, since I have stand way back in order to get everyone in the frame.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    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 is an amazing prime lens. I love using this lens to get that perfect bokeh.

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

    Great beginner lense

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

    I bought it for use in hawaii , and so far I have had some great picture as a result of this purchase

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

    Great lens! Takes beautiful photos, and has a beautiful boca.

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

    very good lens

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

    very good lens. I have been still using it without any problem.

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

    great standard lens

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great standard lens for canon cameras. make sure to buy a filter

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

    Portrait lens at great price!

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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.

    Lens takes sharp, crisp portrait photos with a good depth of field.

    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 is amazing! It works as advertised and is a great addition to any photographer's set of tools.

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

    Best for portraits

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

    I am using it for shooting portraits and additional camera for you tube videos.

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

    Great first lens

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

    This lens is crispy and has very good blurred backgrounds (bokeh)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great lens for under 150. Great for shooting portraits, and low light situations

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

    Great buy

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

    Amazing lens does great closeups use it in low light for indoor shots of my pets etc

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

    50mm 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 is so great for in low-light videos and portraits!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!! I’m a pro now!!!

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

    Wow, I’m a pro with just this lens! It really is a great lens.

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

    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.

    Bought this lens to improve my camera excellent choice works great.

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

    Excellent quality pictures..

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

    Is plain and simple. Great product for the price and impressive performance in low light

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

    Amazing Lens!!

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

    This lens is AMAZING!! Works awesome with my Canon T3i

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    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 my favorite lens so far pictures are beautiful with this can't find anything to complain about

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST LENS

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

    I would recommend this as a must or basic lense for all even if it's your only lense.

    I would recommend this to a friend