Customer Ratings & Reviews

I only give it 5 stars because of the price point. It does lack in a few ways but for the price, and size. It is a must need ESPECIALLY for new people in photography.

I have a Canon EOS R digital, mirrorless camera. The Canon RF 50 mm f/1.8 STM lens is an affordable, optically fast prime lens. At f/1.8, it is optically fast, and is my best lens for low light level photography. With a focal length of 50 mm, it can be used for most common situations. The lens is small and lightweight and has the RF ring to allow customizable control of the camera, e.g., aperture, shutter speed, or ISO. It is a great addition to my collection of Canon RF, EF, and FL lenses.

If you want a perfect starter lens into the RF glass then this is the choice. The nifty 50 gets it's well deserved attention as always! Perfect for portraits (photo & video)! If you could only buy one lens and get away with a lot from then the 50mm is the way to go. Can't beat the f/1.8 either. Just overall quality lens for the price.

Great lens for the Canon R-series! This is a very affordable, always classic lens to add to your lineup. The Nifty 50 is something every photographer should have. And at this price, you can't help but get one! With the new RF line Canon has made some great updates and I feel like their lenses are definitely just as important of feature updates as the camera bodies. This new lens has the great option of the control ring or focus ring, a very sturdy construction and light weight to make it a no-brainer.

Can't beat it for the price, a must have if you want to travel light and get some decent low light shots.

Im extremely impressed with its performance! The sharpness and clarity of the images are outstanding. My favorite feature is the autofocus!

A must have for all canon shooters, such an amazing lens at a decent price tag, lens is great especially for low light photography.

Love this lense for wider groups and for the cost. I have the ef version and now the rf version and they are great

Powerful little lens! Love this lens for doing video it's lightweight for my gimbal but great quality image.

Great price for the first lens you should buy after getting the camera. Takes amazing portraits and can handle lower light situations pretty well. Compact and lightweight, it makes a camera like the R50 feel ultra portable and sporty.

The bang for your buck is here. This lens produces sharp images on my R and with the 1.8 aperture I can get those fast shutter speed and freeze the action in lower light situations. At $200 this nifty fifty is one for the bag. It’s tricky to figure out but if you search online you can find instructions on how to set the front ring on this lens to adjust your ISO!

Lens is user friendly and great at capturing beautiful moments.

Great 50mm lens for Canon RF mount cameras. Plastic but light weight. Its become my main lense. Though if you have a crop sensor camera (ASP-C) this lens is equal to a more 85mm focal length. So theres that. But at its price on sale its an excellent value.

Small, super light. I use this if I'm traveling with a larger zoom lens like a 200-500 mm lens to allow for close shots but I want to keep my pack light. Its compact enough that its hardly noticeable in my camera bag.

Perfect for when I need a focal length between 35mm and 85mm. At f1.8 it provides a close enough feel to f1.4 that you would never notice. It is lignt and compact enough to not weigh my camera bag down.

I really like this lens! It’s an affordable lens for those starting off in photography and the images are pretty sharp too! Highly recommend for beginners on a budget.

Good for portrait photos taken inside and outside the

I am very new to the photography game. The 50mm is a great entry level lens. I love the quality of my photos and videos. Furthermore, it is easy to attach and detach from my camera. Canon provides a lot of covers to protect the lens from any damage. Very good purchase!

This lens is a great value for the money. The 1.8 maximum aperture is wide enough me and costs a fraction of the RF 1.4L. Images have excellent detail. Auto focusing is extremely fast. I only gave 3 stars because I do a lot of manual focusing and this is where improvement is needed. Unlike other lenses that have a separate manual focusing ring this lens uses the control ring for electronic manual focus. You have to enable manual focusing in the menu and set AF mode to One Shot. Once set up correctly you can manual focus using the control ring while pressing the shutter release half way. When manual focusing you feel vibration in the lens. The vibration can be annoying. I would like to see Canon add a manual focus ring to this lens.

Love the lens better than the camera it attaches to. This lens was a game-changer for my photos and videos. It makes everything look professional and works great in low-light environments.