Canon EF lens - 50 mm
$200.00
$159.99
Mfg # 0570C002
CDW # 4481242
| UNSPSC 45121600
Quick tech specs
- 50 mm
- Canon EF
- 1200
- 1D
- 5DS
- 70
- 750
- 7D
- 8000
- Rebel T6s
- f/1.8 STM
- for EOS 100
- 1300
- 5D
- 6D
- 700
- 760
- 80
- Kiss X8i
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Compact and lightweight-an outstanding walk-around lens-Canon's EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM is a great entry into the world of EOS prime lenses. With an 80 mm effective focal-length on APS-C cameras, 50 mm on full-frame cameras, it's an excellent prime lens for portraits, action, even nighttime photography. Its bright maximum aperture of f/1.8 helps it not only to excel in low light, but also to capture gorgeous, sharp images and movies with beautiful background blur thanks to its circular 7-blade design. An updated lens arrangement with new lens coatings helps render images with excellent color balance, plus minimized ghosting and flare. Performance is brilliant, with a stepping motor (gear-type STM) to deliver near silent, continuous Movie Servo AF for movies plus speedy, smooth AF for stills. A redesigned exterior with improved focus ring placement makes manual focus adjustments a breeze. Canon's most compact 50 mm lens, the EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM has a rugged metal mount, plus an improved minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x. Offering sharp performance for the best in movies and stills, it's a fixed focal length gem-the perfect lens for photographers and moviemakers to expand the creative possibilities with their EOS cameras.
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Canon EF lens - 50 mm is rated
4.70 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
cmaxi from
Great combination of price and quality
The best bang for your buck out there and a joy to use. Great quality construction and image quality.
Date published: 2018-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
photomann from
55 MM 1/4
for a beginner starting to aquire basic equipment good bang for the bucks. Have used a couple of times and picture quality is excellent
Date published: 2019-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hamm from
Great for my portrait shots
Happy happy. Will shop again gladly. Go CANON! Was sure refurbished was the way to go but now I’m convinced.
Date published: 2018-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dawn54 from
Great features
I absolutely love this lens. It's a fixed lens, but I find it easy to focus, and get fabulous results.
Date published: 2019-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Randall from
Great Buy
The sales process from the Canon website worked great, the Lens I bought works perfectly and I look forward to useing it alot more.
Date published: 2018-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AZBOB from
A must have lens.
A must have lens. This is a definite you’ll want to use again and again
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris3940 from
I love this lens.
I'm having so much fun with this lens. great buy. It's very sharp.
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tracey C from
Great Experience
Good price, excellent service from Canon. Would definitely order again
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ErikY from
Worth every penny
Awesome. Great autofocus and has not fail on me. Worth the price
Date published: 2020-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mud711 from
Great
Great for every day carry, wide aperture, good boca
Date published: 2019-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
leeldsbom from
A Must Have Lens
I love the pictures that I shoot from this lens. This is a must have for everyone.
Date published: 2019-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ZeR from
Lens
For someone who is just learning about cameras, you should know you need an adapter with this lens if you have an M50 camera.
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Victor s from
Best for beginners
I was provided a camera to mess around and practice with, which came with 2 lenses. i loved it. But something was missing. I was told i need a nifty fifty. So i did some research and came to this lense. I saw the reviews and thought ok i need to get this and try it. for the price it was reasonable. Since ive had it, My portrait shots are sooo much better. its not great for movement, but when captured it is absolutely great.
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sarahportraits from
Great Lens! (especially for the price
I’ve had this lens for almost a year now, it’s been great for both my outdoor shoots and my studio photos.
Date published: 2020-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KTodd17 from
Pros and Cons to this lens
While this lens can produce some amazing photos that are super sharp, the downside is this lens has horrible chromatic aberration. But it's a really great bang for you buck and if you can work around that, it's a good little lens to have. I personally have troubles with the focus. It doesn't like to use the face tracking with my EOS R but when everything works, it works really really great!
Date published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ing from
Great Canon lens- highly recommend
Exactly captures the kind of images I was looking for. Also it is a nice, very lightweight lens, which is always appreciated
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jonny from
A little tank!
I preordered this the night before release and got it the very next day.
Ever since I've put it on my 6D, it hasn't come off.
I haven't shot at any aperture less than 2.8 and this thing is SHARP wide open.
With it's combined sharpness and very nice bokeh, it certainly gives your subjects (in my case, people (portraits)) a 3D look.
Date published: 2015-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
canonuser from
Great Auto&Manual Focus!!
I bought this about 1 month ago and it is great!! Very high quality and easy to use manual and auto focus!!
Date published: 2016-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chIImx from
Budget friendly with superb quality
As a hobbyist, I was looking for a prime lens that was budget friendly but still offered good quality. I saw this refurbished option directly coming from Canon am very pleased with my purchase. There are no signs of use and it looks and works like a brand new lens. Although people may knock this lens for its lighter build, I can appreciate it's lighter weight as I never hesitate to bring this lens out with me and I don't feel like I have to baby it.
Date published: 2018-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
InterpreterTy from
Great buy!
I'm a rookie photographer, but I can still take some great pics and I have. I have been watching for products to come out and this was one of the newest that is a great price! Little skeptical I do my research and there wasn't anything about how well this was going to be just what the previous version did and the hopeful upgrades. Well I got it today and took a few pics with it in different settings and it was amazing. AF was super smooth, and the addition of the metal mount makes it fit perfect and very sturdy. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get some great shots out of a cheaper lens but one that still has great quality! Shipped over night was perfect!
Date published: 2015-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chuck Y from
Camera Lens
It’s great for taking indoor pictures or portraits.
Date published: 2022-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BigTex from
Best bang for the Buck
What can I say that hasn't been said a million times before....great little lens, inexpensive, sharp photos. Get one if you don't have one.
Date published: 2019-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vcamero1 from
Greatness
Great lens! clear pictures, good for portrait mode!!
Date published: 2020-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pamela63 from
Great Lens
I bought this lens on a recommendation from an online course for photography I'm taking. Love it !!!! Takes amazing portrait photos and you can't beat the price for it's quality. I'm just learning and don't have alot of money to spend on lens.
Date published: 2018-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ken Cloudfamily from
As promised
Bought about a month ago. Works as promised. Good value and price
Date published: 2018-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mic from
Great prime lens
This is a great prime lens and the price is perfect for beginners.
Date published: 2018-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PugGamer from
Amazing Lens
I've had this lens for about a month and I absolutely love it! It is sharper than my higher-end lenses and has a wide aperture. This lens takes great pictures and I think that every photographer should have this lens in their arsenal.
Date published: 2020-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Toyman from
Great little lens
Ridiculously sharp at F4 and above. Great results for couple and small family shots.
Date published: 2019-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
williamschroeder from
null
Nothing fancy but it works just fine. Yeah, it's no L-Series glass but this lens will still get the job done. This is a nice lens for portrait pix.
Date published: 2016-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
willhud from
Nice lens especially for the money.
Bought this for my wife and she is loving it. Exactly what she wanted to do some portrait photography.
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eni_d8 from
50mm/1.8stm lens
Very satisfied with this purchase, good quality, great pictures
Date published: 2020-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OMAH from
Good
If you're getting the M50, note that you need an adapter but a good lens.
Date published: 2020-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Recoop photography from
Not a pro!
Ok. I bought an m50 a month ago. Not bad! I upgraded from a Nikon d3200 with kit lenses. I never felt like I was able to get that "wow" picture. Well the m50 didn't do that with the kit lens. So instead of spending more money on a "bigger better" camera I did some research. Surprised to find out that the lens makes the camera. Not the other way around. So I bought the 50mm 1.8 and a speed booster. My first shot was absolutely stunning and creamy I'm going to go to a full sensor camera one day so I'll prob just keep using speed booster and buying ef mount lenses until I do. I don't see why I would put money into m mounts anymore.
Date published: 2020-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Angela G from
Cannon Lens
love this lens! i have already received a bunch of complements from clients! Great purchase!
Date published: 2021-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aleks from
good
Came in perfect condition, like new. No problems. A lot of people are impressed by my work.
Date published: 2019-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joseph D G from
Nifty fifty
Sharp image, great boka, light weight and a very reasonable price for a prime lens . Highly recommend as a first prime lens for beginners. A must have in the camera bag for portraits and close ups
Date published: 2019-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dtphoto86 from
Great product!
I love this lens! Though my only thing is i can’t seem to focus right some times when it is in auto focus mode. That might be because of me though. Overall happy with this lens.
Date published: 2019-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
phototwig from
Awesome bang for the buck!
I LOVE this lens. It is very versatile, works well for landscapes, portraits, etc. Every picture I take with it is sharp, it focuses well both manually and with auto focus. Auto focus is fast. Bokeh is fantastic, colors turn out great. I'm using it with the rebel T5. :)
Date published: 2018-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ER75 from
Amazing quality, great price!
I am blown away by the quality, amazing lens for the price point. A must have as an introduction to prime lens photography. My new favorite...
Date published: 2019-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nilus99 from
No just good but great!
I don't think you will find a 50mm 1.8 lens of this quality for this price anywhere. Great lens and a real Canon lens - not a knockoff!
Date published: 2017-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
davidncl from
great lens!
in my first portraits with this lens .... change something.... light!. Even though configured with the kit lens could not get better results. Autofocus is fast and accurate. blur effect is excellent. solid and lightweight, good price. what else can you ask for?
Date published: 2015-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kekoa from
Fast and Smooth!
This is my very first prime lens. Very smooth lens, can't complain! Really good autofocus and manual focus, I use it for filming!
Date published: 2016-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jaycob from
Neat little lens
Bought this lens for Milky Way shooting and it works awesome
Date published: 2018-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zanypoet from
The one to get .... Canon 50 mm lens
Sharper than f/1.4, better built than older nifty fifty, which was sharp but had atrociously crummy build quality. Priced about the same. STM motor allows for smoother video. A must have in everyone's bag.
Date published: 2018-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
gmoney from
Glad i waited for this one
great purchase glad i waited for the 50 1.8 stm
fast auto focus and sharp pics
another great lens from canon!
Date published: 2015-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zulu from
Perfect for portraits
Love the new lens. The clarity of the pictures are amazing. It takes a bit time adjusting while on automatic, but I love taking it manually so personally I don’t have an issue with it .
Date published: 2018-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Machia from
Fast Fifty !
I just bought this lens for my Canon APS-C T5i DSLR , which actually makes it an 80mm lens . It's optics are comparable to my old Rokkor 85mm f 1.7 , which is saying a lot , considering the fact that Rokkor built lenses for Leica !
Date published: 2016-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Maggie from
Awesome Purchase
I bought this almost a month ago and I am so happy that I did! It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The 50 mm blurs backgrounds so well and I have been having fun taking pictures with it. It was the perfect addition to my lens collection.
Date published: 2018-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
King luis from
Over all great
Great but not good in night time shoots but great during the day
Date published: 2018-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Foxlion from
Awesome
After testing this lens, I'm really happy with its performance.
I used a Canon f1.4 USM for a long time, I decided to upgrade with this one.
The optical quality of this new 1.8 STM is a little better than the 1.4 USM.
It is very sharp, with beautiful contrast and not flare in backlighting situations.
The background blur is wonderful!
The auto focus is simply perfect!
I like a lot the metal mount that it has.
Lightweight.
The finish of this lens is very attractive.
Bought with the Canon lens hood, which is highly recomended, nice quality!
If you are thinking to buy a 50 mm from Canon, it is the glass!
The price is a bargain!
Date published: 2016-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JasonSkver from
Amazing lens for blur!
This is my everyday lens. I love the blur it produces. It may not be ideal for some indoor situations since it has a set zoom.
Date published: 2018-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Esther 55 from
very ergonomic
I just tried this lens taken photos from different angles and different hours. The quality is awesome. It captures in very vivid details the subject being photograph. I have no complaints thus far. Excellent lens.
Date published: 2016-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CelticRuneStones from
The Little Engine That Could!
Small enough to get lost in your camera bag. powerful enough to make sure it doesn't - The lens meets, and in some cases exceeds the manufacturer's specifications. Mounted on a 7D, it produced sharp images as close as ten inches from the subject (lists 1.15 feet as the minimum), and has little to no visible distortion when shooting at approx twenty feet (I shot a barn door with vertical, diagonal, and horizontal boarding, then put the image into the lens correction filter on Photoshop with the grid displayed to determine how accurate it was) - overall, it looks to be a great addition to your arsenal.
Date published: 2015-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LoyalCanonUser from
Great value for the price and great features
I used this lens for low light photography. I am very impressed with it.
Date published: 2018-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Canonian from
Another Canon Homerun!
I use my Canon 50 1.8 STM on my 70D and love it!
The bokeh or blur effect is VERY good, build quality is excellent, and the STM focusing motor is super with the 70D's video. The price point makes this a great value!
I highly recommend this lens!
Date published: 2015-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bfenton79 from
Great features!
Overall great product and build. Definitely worth the money.
Date published: 2018-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jackdg from
good images and price, but loud focusing.
Came today and put it in on my C100 immediately noticed the loud focus movement, like a squeaking sound. If this is normal can't recommend it for video. It would even be annoying to hear it during photography. The description says "near silent" but it is no where near silent.
Date published: 2018-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Happy 7 from
Great product
I was so happy with the product I'm glad i purchased it
Date published: 2019-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carly from
Great Prime Lens
I received this as a Christmas gift. I don't own a lot of lenses yet, so far I am in love! This is my first lens that can get down to an aperture below a 3.5. The bokeh a is great and it's useful in low light situations. definitely worth the purchase!
Date published: 2015-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bender from
awesome lens
This lens is great. I bought it for its price snd so I had something easier to walk around with. This lens doesn't disappoint. The only downside is the AF motor is a little loud. I've never thought it was a problem, and certainly not enough to take away any of the 5 stars it deserves. Images are clear. color is vibrant. I use this lens all the time. Do yourself a favor and pick this up. How can you beat the price.
Date published: 2015-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
0ld1ebutg0od13 from
Budget friendly with superb quality
As a hobbyist, I was looking for a prime lens that was budget friendly but still offered good quality. I saw this refurbished option directly coming from Canon am very pleased with my purchase. There are no signs of use and it looks and works like a brand new lens. Although people may knock this lens for its lighter build, I can appreciate it's lighter weight as I never hesitate to bring this lens out with me and I don't feel like I have to baby it.
Date published: 2018-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joshwebb86 from
Great value for great price
I bought the lense as part of the kit a week ago great buy for the apc-s photographers and after using it over easter weekend i had blast. The 10-18 is good for action and parties for the great wide angles it can produce. However the EF 50 to simply put it ,a bargain price for a low light bokeh beast! Very sharp lense! Canon may have out-done themselves on this one!
Date published: 2018-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OliviaRose from
Crystal clear images
I'm new to using Canon cameras and lenses and I have to say that I am definitely impressed. We received a camera as a wedding gift and I ordered this lens so we could take it with us on our honeymoon. The images came out beautifully. Love this lens, definitely going to be purchasing another lens very soon!
Date published: 2018-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ad12 from
Good price but USM motor can still be heard in rec
Good price but USM motor can still be heard in recording.
Date published: 2016-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
maniac from
Great lens
Great lens!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!! Worth every penny! The f stop is phenomenal! I have used some of the most expensive lenses and this lens beats them all. Thanks canon!!
Date published: 2015-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mbenn from
Surprisingly High Quality
I recently bought the Canon 5d Mark IV body and was looking for a cheap full-frame lens to pair with it. When I found this one I didn't have the highest expectations because of the price, but it has blown me away in terms of focusing nuance and sharpness. It's very quiet when it auto focuses and it is very exact. Be aware this lens does not have zoom capabilities. I personally am very happy with this lens in terms of quality vs. price, and I think it takes a higher quality photo than other more expensive lenses I own.
Date published: 2018-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daniel from
Superb!
Fantastic lens, fantastic value! This lens gives my photos that dreamy bokeh, and sharp images, even wide open at f1.8. You can't beat this value. Thank you, Canon!
Date published: 2015-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gia7 from
Love it!
I'm so happy I bought this camera lens! It's great for portraits and artsy shots!
Date published: 2018-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex583 from
Stating the Obvious again...Must Have
Whether crop or full frame, you can't lose with this lens. It rivals many L lenses in Sharpness and the STM is a life saver when you're doing video but don't want the noise of previous AF Motors over bearing the audio capture even if you have an external mic. I prefer this over the 50mm 1.4 not only becasue its lighter but 2 of the 5 that i've owned, the AF of the 50mm 1.4 stopped working after about a year and that was very disappointing. Versus previous 50mm 1.8 II, the AF of the II is faster but again, the AF noise, plastic mount and no manual focus override of the II is a nuisance. Hands down, the 50mm 1.8 STM is a must have winner.
Date published: 2019-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jim12346 from
Nice lens, great price
I needed it a wide aperture lens. This is the best I could afford. It is met my expectations
Date published: 2018-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike7238784 from
Works well, although noisy
The refurbished 50mm I purchased works well. So far, it takes great pictures! I did notice today, when using the manual focus, that it's quite loud when focusing, unlike my other Canon lenses. This concerns me as I intend to use it for video projects.
Date published: 2018-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Razor from
New Favorite Lens
I have a passion for crisp- clear photos but am on a budget. This lens on my t4i makes it easy to get the shot I want. I am spending much less time post-processing; I find little to no distortion or chromatic aberration wide open. I get the crisp- clear look I'm reaching for with this lens. The colors are vibrant right out of the camera.
Date published: 2015-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sacvettman from
Great Lens for Video
I have only used it for a short time, but I think it is going to end up being my go to lens for the kind of videos that I do.
Date published: 2018-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christine97 from
Perfect beginner lens
This was my first lens purchase apart from my kit lens! I used it with the Canon EOS M50 with an adapter and the photos are amazing!! Really awesome for that bokeh effect. My camera has a crop censor so it makes my composition harder to shoot (especially people so I lose some of the intense bokeh effect I want but nonetheless, an awesome lens!
Date published: 2018-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
twig1984 from
Awesome bang for the buck!
I LOVE this lens. It is very versatile, works well for landscapes, portraits, etc. Every picture I take with it is sharp, it focuses well both manually and with auto focus. Auto focus is fast. Bokeh is fantastic, colors turn out great. I'm using it with the rebel T5. :
Date published: 2018-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
efrain from
Great
Great lens and fast shipping, the package got home really fast and the lens is beautiful.
Date published: 2020-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jay Paulson from
Great First Prime, but a little loud...
Great First Prime Lens. Having a wide aperture really opens up many more possibilities in shooting. The stepper motor is louder than I personally think it should be (the 40mm f/2.8 is much quieter, but functions well.
Date published: 2020-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ng4p from
Great Lens!
Great lens for a basic 50 mm. Smooth almost silent auto focus even with the stepper motor. Great buy!
Date published: 2020-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
P Vecchio from
Referbished Lense like New
My lense came quickly and on time and was as good as new! It was a great value for the lense I purchased.
Date published: 2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sean94643 from
cool deal
This lens was in great shape, pre-owned, no issues saved about quarter the money of buying it new good deal waiting for the 24 to pop up.
Date published: 2020-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EvaM13 from
Nifty Fifty
Best little lens ever! My very first lens I purchased over 6 yrs ago, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Still use it. I wouldn’t even purchase the L lens because I love the way my photos come out with this lens. Who would have thought that something that looks delicate would work so well? Money well spent
Date published: 2019-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LBali from
A must have!
Everyone says you must have this lens in your collection and they were right! Love it!
Date published: 2019-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lisse from
Happy with purchase
I was unable to use a different shipping address than billing which was unfortunate. Other than that I love the product so far! Price, speediness in delivery, product warranty, and performance so far! Very satisfied.
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mack from
Well worth the great deal!!!
My family and I were planning our vacation and I wanted a light weight lens. Something that would be good for snapshots. Something quick and easy to use. Something that would work in all light conditions. Then, Canon sent me this special offer on the 50mm 1.8 STM lens. I ordered immediately. I could not be happier with this investment. The picture quality, light weight, handling in low light situations...I am absolutely blown away!!! Thank you, Canon!!!
Date published: 2015-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jmur from
Amazing starter lens
This is what I wanted out of a camera. I’m an amateur photographer and I absolutely love it.
Date published: 2018-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Elywolf from
A great lens so far
I bought this a few weeks ago. I love how quiet it is, and how fast the autofocus is. It’s very light but still solid.
Date published: 2018-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SCB from
Nifty Fifty
This lens is a seriously great lens. One of the cheapest lenses sold by Canon and the images are still spectacular!! I've heard it called the Nifty Fifty and even preferred over the 50mm f/1.4, I couldn't agree more. An amazing bargain for the images produced, non-professionals couldn't want more from a fast prime lens.
Date published: 2016-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
thormedia from
does not provide touted STM features
This lens doesnt function as an STM lens on my canon C-100 MK2, even thought it is labeled STM. I can't choose an off-center face to focus on like I can with my 18-135 STM. This is a disaster for interviews when subject is in right or left third of frame.
Date published: 2018-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jensims from
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
I love the way the pictures come out with this lens.
Date published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cass Union from
Just the f stop I was looking for.
I have only taken a few photos but so far it is just what I wanted and the delivery went very welll...and quick.
Date published: 2019-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Orangevangel from
Nice Lens!
It is light and cheap, but the photo quality is good!
Date published: 2016-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nika123 from
Good Lens, Bad Packaging
Great versatile lens, great for shooting in lower light. Great to have with a larger zoom lens as a pair. However, SO MUCH PLASTIC came in the box. The box itself was way bigger than necessary, and filled with all sorts of bubble wraps (one of which was literally 5 ft long, casings, plastic bags, and bits that make you feel like you're literally killing a whale by wanting to do photography. Please Canon, we love your products, but it's tough for us environmentally conscious folks to legitimize supporting companies that are so excessively wasteful.
Date published: 2018-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
celesea from
Focusing is too loud!
Canon's claim - "Performance is brilliant, with a stepping motor (gear-type STM) to deliver near silent, continuous Movie Servo AF for movies". I found the focusing to be loud (could be hear from 10ft away on the first 2 lenses and 6ft away on the 3rd), making this lens unusable with the Canon 70D built in mic. My other STM lens is silent. This lens is louder than my non STM 50mm/1.8 lens and louder than my USM and L series lenses.
Date published: 2016-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Canonuser271 from
Nice lens
Bought this from Canon website, refurbished. It looks like new and works like a new one. Very sharp, nice bokeh.
Date published: 2018-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
T Rob from
Like Brand New
I can not tell that this lens is refurbished. There are no apparent imperfections and it performs very well. I am very happy with this lens and it is a great value, too.
Date published: 2018-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TCinLA from
Makes me look better than I am!
I bought this lens two weeks ago, and having shot only two subjects since then, can't be more happy with portrait outcome with this little gem. It's teaching me A LOT, which is why I selected it!
Date published: 2018-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
court12345 from
perfect condition and is an incredible lens!
i bought this a few weeks ago and it doesn't leave my camera now!! its incredible
Date published: 2018-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sbt0804 from
Excellent Lens For The Price
I bought this lens about a month ago and it has been a game changer. My husband and I are getting into photography and the kit lens could not go to a low enough aperture for our taste. We tried out this lens and it has been great!
Date published: 2018-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hobbier from
So clear!
Love the clarity of portraits with this lens! A must have!
Date published: 2020-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dblock from
Great features
The auto focus is amazing! Prefect for my Short videos !
Date published: 2018-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
San Jose Photo Nut from
Took a chance
I bought this lens based on the ratings of others and I'm glad that I did. I always check specs. before buying any thing. Even though this is not an L series lens, for my pocket book and in my mind this lens would be hard to beat - so there! Say what you will?
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
APP from
STM that's LOUD
It's an STM lens, but there's nothing silent in it. I can hear it focusing (hunting in the other room, behind closed door. The reason I bought it - aside the 1.8 - is that the ad says it's an STM lens and expected to be (near) silent. For comparison I have STM, L lenses, some cheaper lenses (including 3rd party) and none is this LOUD.
Aside that, it's an ok lens. Not that sharp at 1.8, but can live w it and for the price can't complain, however if Canon advertises it as near silent than - unless it's faulty - I expect near silent...
If it would be quieter (not even silent like other STMs) I would love to keep it, as it could be a great walk around portrait, low light, light travel lens..
The only way I could submit this if I allowed DATA COLLECTION FOR THIS SITE!
It was complaining about an adblocker but that's not the issue..
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Melissa6428 from
She's in Love
I bought this for my daughter's birthday and she loves it! It takes amazing pictures!
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Miggity from
Great lens !!
After doing some portraits with my 18-55 kit lens I noticed I wasn't getting what I really needed. To me, this lens is a must have for those who are making that leap into more serious photography from the casual shooter.
Date published: 2018-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kristie from
Great product for a great price!
This is my first prime lens ever, and I am very happy I chose this particular one. It is the perfect one to start with.
Date published: 2019-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Grnd Prix from
Love it!!!
I absolutely love this lens. It is awesome. It takes great pics.
Date published: 2019-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kvmnd from
I loved this lens
I was I little bit confuse about the zoom but I learn to use the lens and is easy and the pictures look amazing !!
I really loved it !!
Date published: 2019-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Happy1 from
Compact lens
I bought this lens as a gift for my daughter. She wanted a lens that would capture the image and blur the background. She is satisfied with the the function and the compactness of the lens.
Date published: 2019-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
YLD from
Great!
The lens is great. The price was reasonable and I am enjoying the lens. I haven't run into any problems yet.
Date published: 2021-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Haylee from
Perfect
Great condition, like new. Works perfect. Has a very sharp image.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
New Canon fan from
Much more interesting to use than the kit lens
Great lens, very fun to play with. I am a novice and an taking photos with blurry backgrounds just like photos I saw in magazines. The low light photos come out much better than the two lens that came with the camera.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
julieyvonne from
Nice!
Like new! Still practicing to make perfect other than that I love it!
Date published: 2020-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
arodri3 from
Smartest purchase you can make.
An affordable lens that matches in quality many other expensive lenses. Plus, it has the advantage of STM AF, which makes this lens ideal for video.
Date published: 2020-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dan84 from
Love it
Love this lens. I do a lot of outdoors shooting and works perfect.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TMacGee from
Very Capable Lens
I was surprised when I started taking pictures with the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. The lens is comparably inexpensive and I didn't expect high quality photos but I that's exactly what I got.
This lens is an ideal walk around lens because it's small, light, simple and very effective.
I think it works best on a full frame camera because you get the actual 50mm as opposed to a cropped sensor camera where you would get an effective 80mm - but sometimes you may want that too.
I have heard this lens referred to as the "Nifty 50" and now I know why.
I'm very happy with my purchase. Thank you Canon.
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tara of oz from
Youtuber approved
Brought my YouTube channel from a 2 to a 10. Beautiful.
Date published: 2020-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
shaniassignature from
Love it!
I bought this lens a week ago and some crazy stuff happened and I ended up shooting a wedding with less that 10 minutes notice. This was the only prime lens that I had with me and WOW was I impressed. You hear it focusing, but it's not loud at all, so it wasn't a bother for anyone around me. The photos turned out amazing. They are so sharp and the bokeh is actually pretty great. No complaints.
Date published: 2019-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sharp shooter from
best value
this was my first lens not from a kit and it was worth it. Beautiful sharp pictures and a great value
Date published: 2020-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
coscrapper from
Great, compact lens
This is a crisp lens that I keep on my D6 Mii because it is small and versatile! Fits well on the body at the top of my bag as well or in my wife's purse when we take it out with us.
Date published: 2019-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Marc Plainguet from
Excellent lens!
Wonderful little inexpensive but creatively valuable lens. Perfect for portraits the background can be nicely soft but your subject is super sharp.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Green Girl from
Best buy
Love this lense! The quality is excellent for my purposes. Great price.
Date published: 2019-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JGall from
Wow
This lens will make even an amateur look like a pro. Clear, bright and blurs the background.
Date published: 2019-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nessa21 from
Love the pics
I got this lens a few weeks ago and could not be happier with y’all my pictures
Date published: 2019-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Macy M from
Nifty fifty coming through
Definitely worth every penny. This lens should be a staple in everyone’s collection, and it’s a good beginner/intermediate lens too!
Date published: 2020-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tharzill from
Nice Lens
This 50mm lens produces some quality photos. While not as fast as the f/1.4 it is less than half he price. And the f/1.2L is 10 times the cost.
It seems at times it has to hunt for focus a bit (but that could just be a contrast thing with my subject and background too) When everything is right focus is quick and accurate. It produces some beautiful bokeh. My images have been clear and sharp so far. I love it.
One thing Canon is good at... producing great lenses.
Date published: 2019-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mikeo225 from
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Great lens, very happy with it so far. It takes nice sharp photos
Date published: 2020-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dale80D from
The New Nifty Fifty is even Niftier than Before!
Well they've long said the Nifty Fifty should be one of your first lens purchases. I wish I had listened. The best $Value lens you'll have in your bag. Great Portraits, Excellent low light, Perfect Video. The Autofocus is a tad noisy, but it focuses so fast you'll hardly notice it. I generally use an external mic so not a big deal, especially not at this price.
Date published: 2020-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tt13 from
Excellent Lens
I highly recommend this lens. It is my first bought lens aside from the one that came with my camera but it is like comparing night and day. I was told this was a great first lens and they were not wrong!
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Victoria K from
Great!
So glad I purchased. Arrived on time and packaging was great. I love it! Would definitely buy again and recommend to others!
Date published: 2020-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ricardo Vera from
Meh
Both the manual and auto are extremely inconsistent. The shots come out great. Very crisp. Especially black and white photos.
Date published: 2020-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Arthur Sa from
It's a lightweight walking around lens on a full
Excellent for the money.....................good deal.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Storm from
Works great, loud focus ring and tight connection
I needed a camera with a large aperture for practicing photography in dark city scenes. This works great at f/1.8, and the bokeh looks great. When the lens focuses, either automatically or manually, it's quite loud. I read that in some other reviews too, and they were quite serious. I thought "it can't be that bad", but it's quite noticeable.
Both the lens I tried at the store and the lens I walked home with have really rough threads. What I mean by that is when twisting it onto my T7, it feels like I'm cross-threading it; it just doesn't feel right. It still works every time, but my 18-55, 70-300, and 35 macro twist on with ease. I'm not sure if I'm unlucky with the two 50s I put on my camera, or if there was some kind of manufacturing defect.
Date published: 2021-07-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christiecip3 from
Love my nifty fifty!
Love this lens! The 1.8 aperature is perfect and is now my go to lens!
Date published: 2021-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paul_briaud_photo from
The cheapest but yet the best
The nifty fifty is the one of the most popular lens on the market. It is also one of the cheapest and yet, the quality is here. It provides sharp photo with a crazy bokeh at low aperture. I use it for astrophotography too and results are great. Just be careful around f/1.8-2, chromatic aberration and coma appear on the edges (in very low light conditions like astrophotography, but nothing to be concerned if you center well your object.
Date published: 2021-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tyffany Howard Films from
Quality Lens!
I’m so glad I purchased this lens. I’m in film school and on a limited budget, but I wanted a quality lens. I make documentaries, and I recently used this lens. What a difference a lens makes! Beautiful footage!
Date published: 2021-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
luvnili from
Great Condition!
Lens came in the most perfect condition! I’m in love with my 50 mm
Date published: 2019-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
nickrt from
Amazing Budget Lens
I loved this lens. It is very affordable and also amazingly sharp. But the auto focus is pretty slow and also loud. It doesn't feel like an STM lens. Overall it is a very good lens for the price.
Date published: 2017-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chad339 from
Great quality!
Absolutely perfect! Item iis in brand new condition!
Date published: 2019-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Windan Waves from
DOPE!!!!
Really like this lens for portraits, close ups, and filming music videos. Really gives that cinematic vibes. I'd recommend adding this to your arsenal without a doubt. For the price, you can't beat this nifty fifty. Was gonna upload some images I shot with it until I read "Uploaded images become the property of the Company." Psh... nah...
DOPE LENS THO!
Date published: 2018-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tammytrich from
Great lens for the price!
I took an on-line photography course and the teacher recommended the 50mm f1.4 lens. After doing some research, i found this lens. It was a third of the cost and perfect for someone like me. I love it! The pictures are so clear. I highly recommend this lens if you are looking for a lens on a budget.
Date published: 2018-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Perspective Photography from
Wow
The fantastic plastic has got me shook. Awesome capabilities, quiet auto-focus, and amazing aperture for such a low price. An absolute must have.
Date published: 2018-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Valerodrim from
Did not work.
I received this in the mail yesterday and it won’t work. Tried to use in two different camera bodies, but it won’t focus or take pictures. Keeps making a weird noise as soon as I put it in the camera. Will be returning it.
Date published: 2018-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mickT from
Very Capable Lens
I was surprised when I started taking pictures with the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. The lens is comparably inexpensive and I didn't expect high quality photos but I that's exactly what I got.
This lens is an ideal walk around lens because it's small, light, simple and very effective.
I think it works best on a full frame camera because you get the actual 50mm as opposed to a cropped sensor camera where you would get an effective 80mm - but sometimes you may want that too.
I have heard this lens referred to as the "Nifty 50" and now I know why.
I'm very happy with my purchase. Thank you Canon.
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BevF from
A work in progress
Lens doesn’t seem to take great pics like I thought it would. Still working it bc I really want to love it.
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bmoltz from
EF 50mm
Absolutely love this lens! I am new to photography but the detail this lens captures is amazing!
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anoah from
50 mm f/1.8
Great lens, beautiful bokeh. A little slow to focus but other than that a great lens
Date published: 2019-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
granpa D from
Choice addition
Purchased for subject specific shots. Lens accomplished my needs and is useful for some other shots I use for.
Date published: 2018-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mizzle from
Great lens, meh AF
I really like the results I get with this lens...when it focuses. It seems to have a hard time finding focus with AF and the focus ring doesn't directly drive the focus in MF, so that's a bit fiddly and delayed. I have missed some great shots because of focusing issues of the lens. Maybe a learning curve, maybe I got a dud.
Date published: 2020-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JeffT from
I love this lens
This lens is great due to the fact that it captures so much light. Also, its background blur is amazing. This is a great lens for a low price.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Amy L from
Must Have!
Love the Nifty 50! It’s a must have for portraits, buy this NOW. You won’t regret it. Got it for my Rebel T6
Date published: 2020-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thad from
Street Photography at its best!
Fun tool to add to my street photography arsenal. Quick, easy to use and sharp glass.
Date published: 2020-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
poole2 from
Love it!
Really wish I would of purchased this sooner, awesome quality for a cheap price. Definitely recommend!
Date published: 2019-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Clara from
Great Beginners Lens
I really like the performance of this camera. I think that this would be a great beginners lens. The lens looks like brand new. There isn't any wear or tear on the lens. The only thing I don't like is the loud sound it makes when trying to focus. I've tried this camera a couple of times and the pictures are beautiful.
Date published: 2019-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Higgins from
Super nifty fifty!!
Awesome lens and a must have for anyone. Works great with the M series adapter!!
Date published: 2020-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rafaelt from
Already broken
Manual focus is not working. Other than that it’s an amazing Lena.
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JoeJoegracie from
Canon 50mm 1.8 atm. Nifty fifty!
Great little lens for the money. Very, very happy with the performance.
Date published: 2020-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JRW from
Great Lens
Great little lens. The crop can be a bit annoying, you have to be pretty far from your subject, but the quality and clarity are great. I really like this lens.
Date published: 2020-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rocker357 from
Best ever like new
Purchased this EF-50mm lens to go with new EOS Rebel SL3
Date published: 2020-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fab2 from
50 mm 1.8 lens.
Excellent photo quality. Nice build. Excellent price. Comes with warrenty.
Date published: 2020-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lynda from
Quality
It was like brand new! Great quality, with good photo results.
Date published: 2020-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lucas C from
Great lens
This is a great lens for anyone who wants to start with. It is very affordable and high quality. The only downside is that it doesn’t focus fast enough for continuous shooting, bu that is the only downside.
Date published: 2021-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emily666 from
Amazing Lens!
I bought this a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it! Although you cannot zoom in or out, it takes amazing pictures. Would recommend to any beginner!
Date published: 2018-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cartman from
Big Bang for your Buck
Just received lense and I had to try it out immediately. It is lightweight but high quality. Images appear sharp. The focus ring is wide enough to get a good feel while forcing. I am using it on a EOS T5 so the camera remains lightweight. The perfect walk around set-up.
Date published: 2015-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dturner722 from
Noisey
I really wanted to like this lens, and I do except for one thing - noisey focusing. This makes it nearly useless for video which was one on my main reasons for purchasing.
Date published: 2017-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
VernonEL from
Great IQ. Incredible Value. Mediocre Focusing.
Canon's latest Nifty Fifty does not disappoint.
The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM should be in everyone amateur photographer's bag.
This was the least expensive lens I've purchased, yet I always reach for it when high image quality and good bokeh is what I'm seeking. I'm incredibly happy with this lens when used for portraits, and when low lighting is a challenge.
I believe this was Canon's third prime lens with the newer STM focusing system, so I would have expected that the 40mm and then the 24mm 2.8 pancake lens would have been a good way to learn how to do quick focusing. I do find that my older STM lenses, such as the 24mm f2.8 STM (not the 40mm f/2.8 STM which seems clunkier), and the two kit lenses released in 2013 (18-55 STM and 55-250 STM) and the 10-18 STM are all quicker and quieter at focusing than the STM Nifty Fifty. Furthermore, and perhaps I'm just spoiled, but the two (at this time) lenses using nano USM are even quicker (focusing) than the STM lenses and substantially quieter than the 50mm. It is also not built quite as well as most of the recent EF-S lenses, but I'm not docking it for that. The imaging elements on the inside are still stellar, so who really cares how robust it "feels"?
This 50mm at 1.8 is an incredible value for the clarity and maximum aperture it offers. I do use it frequently. I just don't prefer it for video. The volume of the sound made when focusing isn't the deal breaker for me since I use a shotgun or lavlier mic, but the searching for focus, which is admittedly partially due to the camera itself, is not good enough for video.
I cannot imagine this lens getting replaced/upgraded anytime soon, and it is sure not to drop in price much more than the already rock-bottom value. If you have a medium kit zoom and a long kit zoom lens, this latest STM version of the f/1.8 Nifty Fifty deserves a spot in your camera bag, and should definitely be on your camera when it comes to inexpensive but quality portraiture.
Date published: 2018-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TJM from
Amazing Value!
This lens is amazing for the price. Autofocus is super fast and images are sharp with great bokeh. The only real limitation I’ve run into is its narrow angle of view, but I suppose that’s the trade off for the price. Other than that I have been very satisfied.
Date published: 2019-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brandon from
what a lens!
This lens is so sharp wide open, i actually prefer this version of the 1.8 to my 1.4 its much sharper and renditions color very well i feel that the focus is the same between the two lenses (in less of course you are shooting video
Date published: 2015-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sridev from
Best Picture Quality
All
I always love 50mm focal length which gives me the wow pictures all the time.
And the new 50mm 1.8 ii is going to be in the market for another 10 years for sure. the image clarity and bokeh is awesome for this cost.
Just go and buy this lens it will become your fav. walk around lens, i am sure you will love it.
Thanks
Date published: 2015-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Oadef from
Fantastic Lens
I was initially skeptical about this because it was refurbished, but it works absolutely perfectly. It is a fantastic lens that should definitely be in any photographer's kit. The auto focus is fast and accurate and you can get some great low-light shots with it.
Date published: 2018-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jjoseph from
Good Lense
I bought this a month ago and it I am happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2018-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike from
Must have lens for any shooter
I just bought this lens a week ago for my 6D and I've been using it for some portraits and low light situations and I love it. I went with this model because I didn't like the cheap feel of the original 50mm lens. Its definitely built a lot better than the original. Although the optics seem unchanged from the original and image quality is about the same, its still the best for your buck. FYI, at f/1.8 its not as sharp as I would've wished it would be, definitely sharpest at f/2.8. If you want a great 50mm lens with great build quality, silent AF, and great image quality, I'd definitely recommend this to everyone.
Date published: 2015-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TonyL from
Prime, but essential
Nothing better than an essential plus a promised delivery. Love it
Date published: 2021-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yashar from
Beware of defects
I think Canon 50mm 1,8 is a legendary lens for people like me; a student on a budget, so my poor rating is not related to the quality of this lens. However, Canon USA really disappointed me as I purchased one 50mm in June and took a few test photos and kept it in the original box for a month.
After a month when I started to actually use the lens, and after a few photos and videos I recognized how loud and slow-zoom the lens is compared to my kit lens. I contacted Canon for replacement of repair and they are telling me to ship the lens to Canon. The shipping price is $20-30 for a lens which costs $100. So I am left to pay 20-30 percent of my purchase price to ship the item which has been defective in the first month of use. I contacted Canon to see if they accept to replace or pay the shipping and they are not ready to do so. I did not want to spend one third of the price, so all my videos are having the loud noise now with slow autofocus.
So, I always suggest 50mm lenses to my friends but should say "beware of Canon USA defective Items as you should pay a big shipping money to get it fixed and the repair service is poor without shipment. Otherwise, you will feel kind of disappointed with Canon USA for sending out defective items and not being ready to compensate for their flaws.
Date published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
herVegas from
Favorite.
My favorite lens, hands down. I usually keep it on my m50 using the ef s adapter. Very clean, crisp lens.
Date published: 2020-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Heathen76 from
Nifty fifty
Sharp image, great boka, light weight and a very reasonable price for a prime lens . Highly recommend as a first prime lens for beginners. A must have in the camera bag for portraits and close ups
Date published: 2019-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hawk Eye Visual from
Packs a Punch for the Price!
Listen. Buy this lens. It is so cheap compared to the other Canon lens and you can get stunning pictures with it. Stunning. At the price point and for what you can achieve with this lens, I would highly recommend adding this to your camera bag.
Date published: 2022-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DavidBX from
Affordable, fast, fun!
Everybody knows about the nifty fifty! It's a wonderfully small prime lens that has a fast aperture for a cheap price. The STM variant does seems quite a bit better from the previous version. I have used this lens on my Canon T3, T5i, and now my R8. It works perfectly for portraits or if you need more light in darker situations. It is softer at f/1.8, but sharpens up around f/2.8, which is still perfectly usable. It's a little tight on crop though, but I felt it was was easier to use on full frame for more everyday situations. I'm mostly planning on switching to the RF 35mm, but the 50mm is still an invaluable tool to have in most photographer's and even videographer's bag.
Date published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00-05:00