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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 771 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the superb image quality, reasonable price, and great aperture of the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens. Its compact size, light weight, and ease of use are also appreciated. However, some customers have noted the presence of noise in video and chromatic aberration in photos.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Price

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty fifty

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    New to photography & was only using kit lens so this blew me away. Great picture quality, focus takes a while to hit target but it’ll do

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Size

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    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

    Photography lens

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

    For someone who is just getting into photography, this is a great starting lens, especially at this price point. All the reviews are true.

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

    Love it

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

    Love this lense. Its very great for every day photography. The qualities of this lense outweighs the cost

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality

    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

    50 mm

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lenns for canon r series the 55 and long distance

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New weapon

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

    good to use. Very pleasant experience, perfect quality.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    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.

    Love this 50mm lens! Love the sharpness of it and the bokeh effect it gives.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    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

    Good lens

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

    Its a good lens to have in the camera bag! I would definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Lens

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

    Best Lens in my bag!!! Light Weight and Compact, perfect for on the go shots

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Images look like they came from lens 10x the price

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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.

    I am stunned by the quality of the photos this cheap little guy can put out! Unbelievable bokeh and clarity!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap Glass, Great Quality

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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.

    Easy to use, great F value, and super affordable. Cheap glass that doesn't look cheap

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but packs a huge bunch.

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

    Needed something small and compact to help with long wedding day and this lens is just perfect.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nifty 50

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

    Great walk around lens! Perfect and light! A great lens for a beginner getting their feet wet!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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