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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

    Great lens!

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

    Fantastic prime lens. Great for shallow depth of field shots on my Canon EOS Rebel SL1!

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

    great beginner portrait lens

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

    Great lens for getting that nice bokeh effect around your subject. Works well with my Canon Rebel!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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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.

    Great lens for portrait with decent bokeh. Glad i purchased it, got great portrait on our road trip.

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

    The nifty fifty

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

    It’s light. It takes great bokeh pictures. The price is amazing. Overall a great fixed lens.

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

    Gift for my son

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

    He loved his gift. Just what he wanted. Great lens for outdoor use. Crisp and clear pics.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent lense for my camera !!! it is amazing!!!

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

    Lens

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

    Great little addition to my lens collection works good

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

    Awesome Lens for video shooting

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

    I've used these lens to shoot my cousin's music video and the video came out clear and simple.

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

    Excellent Buy

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

    Fast and sharp lens. Great for the beginner and the price is good for the quality of the lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    You really can’t beat this lens at this price point! Makes for some beautiful portraits!

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

    Great all around lens

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

    My wife uses this for her photography company. Its great for out door shoots and takes really clean photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    Affordable. Quality of the pics are 10/10 very sharp. Love it

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

    Great!!

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

    One of the best affordable lenses you can get for lifestyle type photos!!

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

    Ok lense for beginners

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

    Used it with a Cannon Mark 5 decent picture quality with natural sunlight but I didn't too much like the results with flash and studio lighting indoors.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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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 just what my wife needed. Excellent quality for the price. Great depth and focuses well.

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

    Easy, clear, awesome

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

    This was the first lens I got after purchasing my T7i and it’s my favorite to use still

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    By far favorite lens. Best for bokeh effects and blurred background portrait shots

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

    Great buy!

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

    Great lens for a great price! 1.8 aperture is great for those blurred backgrounds!

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

    Great!!

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

    Really good quality for the low price it was!! Couldnt be happier

    I would recommend this to a friend
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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.

    A great lens for the price! Great starting prime lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend