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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 761 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    For the price, the nifty 50 is always great. Shooting action in low light environments this is a good value choice. Soon the 1.2 but for now, you can beat the price

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

    Good Lens for A Number of Uses

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

    Great photos from a relatively budget fixed lens. Great for depth of focus shots or portrait photography, especially if you need the extra light from the high aperture.

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

    Impeccable and Fast Shipping

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

    The product arrived in perfect condition and was very well packed, ensuring its safety. The shipping was extremely fast. Very satisfied with the logistics and the state of the lens.

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

    The Nifty Fifty Never Fails!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very shocked at the quality of the lens for this price! I definitely see why it is called the Nifty Fifty since you get great quality at a great price point!

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

    Excellent Everyday Prime Lens

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

    The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a fantastic little lens that delivers impressive performance at an affordable price

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

    New lens

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

    Great buy-for my new R8 shows excellent clarity easy to use. Great quality

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

    Canon lens

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

    Absolutely hands down best lens fornthe price the low Apature on this lens is so good at 50mm

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

    Excellent 50mm for the new R6 camera

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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 perfect with the R6 camera. The quality photos it takes is sharp, quick to focus and very light. 50mm is always a great one to have in your kit, and this one is excellent.

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

    50mm lens

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

    Canon lenses do exactly what I expect. Rf or Ef the description is always accurate

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

    Great lens!

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

    Great deal the check-in and check-out process was super easy and fast. Also the lens is fantastic.

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

    Love love LOVE

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

    Excellent buy! I love that this lens is so small and lightweight + still gives me superb quality images. Highly recommend if you’re on the go with your camera a lot like me

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

    Great lens

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

    In my portrait photography workflow, I frequently utilize this lens, which I affectionately refer to as my “Nifty 50.”

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

    Old Faithful 50mm.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ‘Nifty-fifty’, ‘Fantastic plastic” or whatever you want to call it is STILL the go-to portrait lens for millions of photographers. Can’t EVER go wrong!

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

    Love it!

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

    Love this lense it’s great quality, easy to use and takes great photos

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

    The Nifty Fifty RF Is Pure Brilliance

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

    Despite not having Image Stabilization, the photos do come out very crisp with the ISO increased to 800-1250. The details this gorgeous lens produces is just awesome. I highly recommend this lens priced at $169.00. However, I wish it had come with a lens hood. All in all, this Canon RF 50mm F1.8 is a worthy addition to your photography arsenal.

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

    Best cheap lens ever. Performs like an L lens

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

    I always keep this lens attached to my R6. Much more useful than a body cap, and at $200, not much more expensive if you lose or break it. The fact that it takes some of the sharpest images I've ever seen (regardless of price) is an obvious bonus. Amazing lens for situations when you just need to get a good picture and you need it quickly. Plastic build and not weather resistant, but the mount is metal and the plastic is really, really good. At no point did I think this lens feels cheap. Overall, 11/10 would never hesitate to recommend this lens.

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

    Perfect for beginners

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

    Love this budgets lens for us newbies. Lens is very compact.

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

    Powerfull little lens

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

    Great little lens. I love the detatils it add to my images and with the 1.8 aperture it blurrs out the background nicely

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

    Very good

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

    The Canon 50mm lens, often referred to as the "nifty fifty," is a staple in the photography world. Known for its versatility, compact design, and exceptional image quality, this prime lens is a must-have for both amateur and professional photographers.

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

    Great product for a great price

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

    Pretty great product for the price! I was looking to upgrade to a new lens for my canon r7 and I ended up buying this one because of the price and after watching multiple reviews comparing it to the other lenses I was looking at. It definitely takes a bit to get used to it since it is a fixed lens, but I think it’s a good step up from my kit lens. It is affordable and works great especially for a beginner or someone who wants a little upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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