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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3559 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

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:
    Overall performance

    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.

    I think this is worthy investment for your camera. I would suggest must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for a beginner

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

    Great lens and easy to use too. This lens should be a standard lens when you buy the camera.

    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 took this lens in my bag to my sister's graduation ceremony and got some amazing photos of my family!

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

    Very good quality with your pictures. You get a more smoother shot because this is a prime lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Portraits

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

    a no brainer great lense sturdy piece of glass at a low price. works great even on crop sensor

    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.

    For a beginner like me this lens makes my pictures looks so good like I’m a pro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must Have

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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.

    Nifty Fifty is a must have. This should be in every camera bag!!!

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

    All Natural

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

    Love that this lens is the view of a human eye within depth , great for portraits

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing quality pics!

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

    Great quality, I am very satisfied with this canon lense

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

    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.

    I use this lens almost every shoot. Great purchase! No complaints. :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    So good. Works amazing for exactly what i got it for, which is taking pics of my son. Simply amazing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Lens

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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.

    Good basic lens. Takes very nice portraits and landscapes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You need this in your camera bag!

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

    This lense is perfect for close photography or if you want to get the perfect blur with your pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice product

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

    Nice lens for the price. Satisfied with the quality of my photographs.

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

    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 is a great prime lens. There is a reason its the "Nifty Fifty"

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

    Must own!

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

    If you love more portrait type of photos definitely get this for your add ons!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Perfect second lens for my T3i. Does a great job achieving a nice background blur.

    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 Cannon lens was just what I needed to take the best pictures of my family. I would recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Exactly as described. Shipped in a timely manner. Like it.

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

    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.

    Best lens you can buy for the price. This should be your first lens after the kit lens

    I would recommend this to a friend