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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1676 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the product's excellent image quality, impressive bokeh, and strong low light performance. They also frequently praise its affordable price, ease of use, lightweight nature, and ideal focal length, noting a beneficial lack of distortion. However, some customers have observed that the auto focus can be inconsistent, and the product does not include VR.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lenze in your kit

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

    I bought this lense about a month back and so far I am very happy with it. Its quite sharp and very good for low light photography. Good for potrait or street photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent prime lens

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

    Excellent prime lens in reasonable price, bokah is nice and appealing... makes photos look great, its a must have for new dslr users and go to lens for your basic needs..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My go to lens!

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

    This is my go to lens for my photography and every day shooting. I love the bokeh I get from it. This is like shooting with a 50 mm on my cropped censor. I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Nice lens, plastic housing but good build quality. Nice, clear pictures, great for low light.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens.

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

    F/1.8 can solve a lot of lighting problems and good for the photo beginner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for starter photographers!

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

    Easy to use - takes great quality pictures!! Great for beginners. It makes you see a whole other world when taking pictures!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful images

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

    I decide try with this lens after been used the 50mm; well, I found this very useful in 35mm 'cause, is more open but don't sacrifice quality

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

    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.

    This is a great lens. The aperture is good for sharp detail and low lighting. Perfect for shooting around the house or out and about. Light weight and good quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Lens

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

    I could write forever on this lens. But in short, excellent piece of machinery. Great crystal clear pics, lightweight. Exceptional value for the $$$$. Highly recommended!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Neat lens!

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

    I have just begun doing some basic photography shots and this lens is by far my favorite one so far! Easy to use and the quality is amazing!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my favorite

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

    Love this little lens! Very good price for the quality... use it for portraits and products and i love how the bokeh comes out...

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

    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 lens for a tenth of the price of the 1.4. Pretty decent at F 1.8, very sharp at 2.2 and up. Very little distortion. Only downfalls: doesn't work on FX format cameras.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent additional lens

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

    Easy to use with my current camera body. It gives me the flexibility I need. Produces the shots beyond my expectation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Great Starter Prime Lens

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

    I wanted a lens for portraits and close ups and give me a good background blur. This was an extremely affordable and gave me everything I was looking for an more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Beginner's Lens

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

    This lens is great for a beginner or an experienced photographer. Takes wonderful photos in low light areas without the need for a flash. It is a steal for the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade to my current 50mm

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

    Bought it an upgrade to my 50mm, does a great job on my D7100. With the DX format I get a focal length of close to 52mm and like the aperture for the price point

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful!!!

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

    I love this lens, it has a great view angle, in the darkness works great thanks to it's aperture. As a result I take a very sharp pics with my NIKON D7200.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great closeup pictures

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

    There really is a difference in the pictures with this lense. It brings the object forward or back and gives great depth and detail. I bought this for my mother who loves to photograph the food she creates and posts on FB. She also loves filming close ups of the greenery nearby, especially flowers. All in all, she is a happy camper. Thank you for a great lense. A bit costly but worth the results

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Almost forgot how nice prime lenses are.

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

    I've been using kit zoom lenses with my Nikon D90 and am relatively satisfied with the results, since I can't really afford to go on a shopping spree buying professional glass. This lens has met my expectations admirably.The images have been very sharp. Some reviews downplayed the bokeh this lens can produce and I was a bit apprehensive. I;m totally satisfied with the blurred backgrounds. If you want the equivalent of a 50mm prime lens on your cropped sensor camera, run, don;t walk, to add this to your camera bag. I haven't had it off of my camera since I made the purchase. I Love it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Crisp and clear pictures, easy to use and works exactly as needed. Great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend