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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 761 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great investment ense

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

    Best investment of my life. As a starter photographer this is a great start with great results. If I can’t give one word to describe this lense would be “ Perfection “ … Run over and get you this lense you won’t be disappointed. I’m not a promoter just a person trying to start a business and this for me is a win.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    This lens is awesome. I mean it is a nifty fifty! Its sharp, simple to use, lightweight. I have been using it for portraits and everyday shots.

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

    I love this lens!

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

    Excellent lens. The bokeh is beautiful, you can get some absolutely incredible shots messing around with this lens. For the price, it's a great addition to your toolkit. Highly recommend! Using it with an R5C. Haven't tried it with video yet.

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

    Great lens

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

    Great lens for portraits. Definitely recommend for anyone

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

    Affordable, Fast, Prime Lens

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

    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.

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

    Perfect starter lens w/ high quality feel!

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

    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.

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

    R50 50m 1.8 lens

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

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

    Must Get for Any Photographer

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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 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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

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

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

    Perfect for your Canon R series

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

    Do you own a Canon camera with an RF mount? Then you probably want this in your bag. I don't make the rules, I just know a prime 50mm is an incredibly fun and useful lens, and Canon makes a pretty decent nifty fifty. I know, because it's become my default lens. Are there better 50mm on the market? Yeah, probably. But not at this price. And you're getting a great Canon product.

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

    Nifty Fifty ; Nifty Price

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

    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!

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

    It's called the 'Nifty Fifty' for a reason!

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

    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.

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

    Great Lens for general use

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

    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.

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

    Small and powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

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

    Canon 50mm f1.8

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

    The lens works perfectly. I use it soften to capture portraits and I die for the low f stop.

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

    Small, light works great

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

    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.

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

    The nifty 50, fantastic plastic

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

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

    Great lens that won’t break the bank

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

    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.

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

    Canon Lens Review

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

    Lens is user friendly and great at capturing beautiful moments.

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

    RF50MM Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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