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Bottom line, this lens is worth your money. Canons sharpest, fastest, etc? Not by far but for the price and what you get it does the job fantastically well.

Autofocus motor IS noisy, but the focus isnt' that slow. It hunts at night so focus with flash then put it back into manual.

Very very lightweight
The mount is plastic(BOOO)
Has a fast/wide aperture.

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I use this lens to take photos of my horses to avoid distortion that regular lens give, also to take advantage of natural light that is less than optimal for others.

The connection to the camera is made of plastic rather than metal, and will probably only last me for a few hundred years -- ha!

This is a great lens for the money.

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I just recently acquired this lens, and I will be using it for protraits, but it is a great "general purpose" lens as well. Its focus is great, and the lens itself is easy to use. My pictures are crips and clear when printed!
I love this lens!

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The Canon 50mm f1.8 is a must have lens and for the price it is almost a no-brainer. Very sharp pictures, beautiful bokeh, works well in low light, light weight. It does have cheap construction and is very plastic but for the price i can live with that.

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Just getting started and got the lens the other day and done some portraits and they turned out great.

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I don't go anywhere without it now. Leaps and bounds over the kit lens...different uses than my 75-300...

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By paying only [$] for this lens and it gives you the ability to shoot under a very low light [e.g, indoors, museum, etc. shoot wide open at 1.8 or close it down to 2.2 or even 2.4 with ISO 800-3200] and you're in for a treat! In addition the lens is small enough by not being in anybody's face. What more do you want? Take it for what it is and stop comparing it to an L lens this and an L lens that, poor construction, slow focus, and IQ this + IQ that, etc. When you pay above 1K for an L lens, be my guess and to nickpick for everything that pleases you but at [$]? Just make the best out of of it and use your skills to show off your pictures instead. L lenses are not helping anyone to become a better photographer and real photographers do not spend their time looking at IQ this and IQ that. We are too busy shooting and not spending all of our time behind a monitor screen either! I miss the slide film days where your skills as a photographer are what your slides look on a light table. +/- 1/3 EV can make a big difference in a picture sometimes. Nowadays every one has become an overnight pro, thanks to photoshop!

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this thing is too... plastic-y.
but that doesn't make this lens garbage because the image quality is like no other.

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For ~$100, this lens is an incredible value. This is my second lens, after the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens on my T1i, and being able to shoot at f/1.8 is a real pleasure -- it's possible to get shots with a reasonable ISO and shutter speed in unbelievably dim situations, and I really like having the ability to get a really small depth of field. Some people complain about the cheap plastic construction, but I like having a really small light lens -- this lens with a Rebel is so light and easy to handle that it's almost like having a point-and-shoot. The biggest drawback is probably that the wide-angle and telephoto primes you'll want to get after this lens aren't quite as cheap :)

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Great lens for the price.

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This lens provides consistently good color and sharpness.

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This is a great afforable lens, I use it to take portraits of my children.

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Super sharp, great portraits, super cheap.

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this is definitely the best 1.8 for this price. Good lens, not so bad speed, but incredible for portraits

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None.

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Overall this is a great lens - priced right for the quality & really can add a lot to your photography work! I think it's a mucst for every photographer. However - if you have the budget get a more expensive one!

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Cheap price, cheap construction pretty good pictures. I would'nt rank it as good as my L glass, but I can still take some good pictures given the right light. This lens seems best suited for indoor portrait work, and seems to muddle colors if used outdoors w/ lots of lighting and color. Could just be my own learning curve w/ this lens as well.

All in all, everyone should have @ least one high speed prime in their bag, this is a great one to start with..

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Anything above f/2.2 is pretty sharp. Sure it's used for low light but the focus is lousy. Construction isn't the best but you get what you pay for. Reliable upgrade from a kit lens and can/should be used until you can afford a good L. For instance a 24-28 f/2.8L. Until then, this should suffice.

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Great for indoor shots of my two year old that won't sit still.

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Great first lens or upgrade from a kit lens. The fast aperture makes it great for low light events, when mixed with an ISO of 3200 its great. When it starts getting dark there can be issues with focus, but that also depends on the camera. I just came from a Minolta with manual focus so it focuses plenty fast for me.

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For the price, you really can't beat this lens. I don't usually write product reviews, but I had to for this lens. I can shoot in just about any lighting and get good results because the lens opens to f/1.8. However, in all but broad daylight, the lens is slow to focus. It hunts for upwards of 5 seconds sometimes in indoor lighting. Unfortunately, the focus ring is pretty wimpy and feels somewhat clunky to turn manually. Even so, I prefer manual focus with this lens to avoid missing a good shot while it takes its time to focus. The casing is plastic, so plan on babying the lens if you want it to last. That said, again, the price makes it hard to complain about anything on this lens.

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So far it has been a great lens. Getting good pictures with it. Only had it for a couple of months.

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Better than expected for the price.[...]

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I have taken photographs since 1980 and simply adore this lens. It is crystal clear in sharpness and a real prize for the money. The casing is plastic and not sturdy, but as long as you don't throw it on the ground, it's fine.

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This is the best bargain in photography!
It's sharp, light and inexpensive.
The build quality is not robust though but
for the money what do you expect?

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Loved this lens. Was well worth the money.

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I LOVE this lens! It is so much better than the lens that came with my Rebel Xsi. It is wonderful for portraits. Gaussian blur at 1.8 is incredible, and I use it all the time for general photos as well. It works great for low-lighting situations, allowing for faster shutter speeds indoors. It is a great lens to learn with!

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general use. lightweight and sharp

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Great glass for the price! It's a great alternative from the more expensive canon lens.

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Sharp pics for a cheap lense. How many good lenses can you get for less than one hundred dollars [...]? Great sharpness & contrast. Very light weight.

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I love this lens and it gave me a great DOF effect on detail shots.

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Great lens for the money. No complaints. I love to use this lens on babies.

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I got this lens to use with my new Canon Rebel XSi. It's my first dSLR and I'm loving it. But the lenses that came with it (18-55mm 3.5-5.6 and 55-250mm 4-5.6) require flash (or a tripod and kids that can hold still for a few seconds) for low light photography. This lens seems to do really well for me in that department, and I can get some nice indoor shots of my children without a flash. I also really like the blur (bokeh) this lens gives, even though it's not the best quality bokeh according to more advanced photographers. The lens is a little noisy while focusing and a bit slower than my kit lenses, but the quality of the photographs captured with this lens outweigh those small issues by a longshot. The lens does look a little on the "cheap" side, but considering the price I can't complain. I'm just getting started with creative photography, as this is my first SLR camera. For the price, I think this lens is well worth it and that you will be happy with the pictures you can get with it.

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I really enjoy this lens. From the moment I got it I have been more and more impressed with the images that I have been getting. It is everything I wanted and more!!

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This lens is great for beginner photographers who want sharp images, shallow depth of field, and a low price tag. It's best used for a film camera because when used with a DSLR the focus seems to be just a little off if using a cropped sensor camera. Honestly this lens is not good for everything. It's mainly good for art application where you don't have to rely on the auto focus. Great for available light situations. Great as a backup lens for intermediate and professional photographers as well.

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It costs under a Benjamin and takes clear crisp photos at f/2.2 and above. It does reasonably good bokeh, and for the price you cant beat it. It was between this and the f/1.4, and I finally convinced myself that this was the better choice for the price, I cant tell the difference between pictures taken with the 1.4 which costs 3.5x as much.

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I needed a fast lens for shooting weddings in low light at a reasonable price. This was the perfect choice to go with the zooms I already have. Very fast at a 1.8 and very sharp. Would have given 5 stars but the focus can be a bit slow sometimes in very low light. It has a plastic housing so be careful not to drop it or bang it around too much and you'll be very happy with it. Can't beat this for the price!

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I've been using Canon film SLRs for over 30 years and the FD lenses...this doesn't even come close to equaling the quality given by any of the FD lens...however it does do what it's supposed to, and that's simply produce an image, in my case using for FF.

James

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it's also great for close ups

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I love this lens, it is super sharp, love the low light uses also. Takes great portraits!!! I would recommend this to anyone who wants a great lens at a price you cant beat!!!

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Everyone should have one of these in their bag. Great lens for the price. Very versatile.

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This is a great lens if you want to cheaply experiment with low depth of field, low light situations and portraiture.

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I use this lens for taking indoor photos of my Grandchildren without flash photography in most cases. Great for low lighting conditions.

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I use the lens in mainly low light situations and it works just great.

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I love this lens, very sharp and am so glad i purchased it !

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Great macro lens. Super bokeh. 1.8 works nicely at low light, but i think it is the sharpest between 2.8 and f8.
The Auto Focus is very fast and the noise at higher ISO's is surprisingly less than my other 28-135. It's a steal at this price.

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This Lens is a great buy. It has excellent optics.It is fast and light.I have even used it for wide field Astrophotos. It stays on my camera most of the time. Like it so much, I gave one to my son who uses it for sports.

Henry

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This thrifty 50 is quite possibly the best lens for the money. A fast lens with a wide range of applications. Do your research. Every photog worth his salt has a a 50 prime in his bag. Good images with mediocre glass.

Two gripes...

1 - plasticky body. But you get what you pay for.

2 - this lens uses only 5 apeture blades when there should be 7 blades. This had led to less than ideal bokeh.

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Basic photography.

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This is an amazing lens for the price. It is lightweight and easy to use. I had read about it and thought it would be a good addition to my lens collection for my Canon 40D. I've taken several pictures of my toddler son and the focus is quick and the pictures are high quality. I have had to do less photo manipulation after the fact with this lens. I think it's a good investment for the price.

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lens is great for low light indoor situations, e.g. pics in restaurants, esp. if you want natural light. Just keep that in mind. If you want to use flash, or capture a wider view of action, well, it aint meant for that. And at the price, worth it-- just for restaurant shots.

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This is a great lens for the money. It takes very clear photos and separates and blurs the background nicely. It's wide aperture allows you to take in plenty of light without needing a flash in a variey of condiitons.

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Great lens for the money. Focusing is a bit noisy, but for under $100.00 its well worth its price tag. Gives a spectacular Depth of Field and is decently sharp. The casing isn't the strongest, but if you don't beat up your gear it shouldn't be an issue.

I find myself using this lens 95% of the time over my kit lens because it is so versatile. If you are a beginner and need a cost effective additional lens, pick this up now, you will not regret it.

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Great little lens, especially for the price. Having trouble with sharp focus, but that could be the user, not the lens.

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Excellent optics, best bang for your buck possible for lenses. This is a lens that every bag should contain. The price is unbeatable and while the build quality is sub par, that was done for a reason in order to keep IQ exceptional and the cost to the consumer low. Do yourself a favor and purchase this lens!

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I'm a new DSLR user, and this is the first additional lens that I've bought for my XSi. What a bargain! I've gotten tons of complements on the bokeh this lens produces, and some great pictures. I primarily take pictures of my young children, so I also get plenty of blurry photos because they are never still for a moment (and I am also still learning photography). The auto focus has some trouble when my kids get really close to the camera and are moving, but other than that I love this lens. Haven't taken it off since I received it.

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The lens is what I had hoped. It does the job.

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A great prime lens for scenery shots. Replaced my zoom lens pretty much for these shots.

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I absolutely love this lens for baby portraits and headshots! It's easy to use and it offers consistant results when I need close-ups.

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We purchased this lens to experiment with portrait photography and are very happy with the lens. You can't beat the price to try something like this. Though the lens feels toy-like, it has worked out very well for our purpose.

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Bought this lens for my 10d, many recommendations from fellow users. They were all right about it, a must have in anyone's bag! Well worth every penny and totally affordable! Gotta love that.

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great portrait lens, hunts a bit in low light.

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I purchased this lens primarily for indoor pictures. The fixed lens is a great way to learn how to position yourself for great pictures.I am very pleased with this purchase.

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I find myself using this lens quite a bit since it is much faster than my other lenses and better for low light. I'm using this lens on a 450D and have the 18/55 kit and 55/250. I can't compare this lens to the more expensive f1.4 but for what I'm asking the lens to do it's just fine. The lens has been staying on my camera more often than not as I find myself shooting a lot of family candids indoors where I need more aperture. It's not bomb-proof build quality, just the opposite. But for a casual shooter you can't go wrong for the price. I think it's a must have lens for the beginner/intermediate Canon shooter.

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I've been using this for casual portraiture and night shooting; being able to shoot small children in available light has been wonderful. Much has been said on this lens's ability at portraits and I'll be happy to confirm it.

Taking this out at night is also interesting; the large aperture makes it simpler to capture the quality of light.

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This is my favorite lense! i consistently get good photos from it!

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Price and performance were decisive factors.

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This lens is perfect for shooting portraits indoors and in locations where lighting can be a problem. You cannot get a better lens without spending much more.

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I love this lens. Produces a great photo!

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I really like this lens. I use it mostly for portraits and it suits my style perfectly. The shallow depth of field I can achieve is fantastic and I'm loving that it's light weight. I haven't had this lens for too long, so I really can't give any cons to it. I would recommend this lens to anyone that is interested.

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It is a great lens for the price. I use it quite often when taking portrait type pictures. It is extremely light.

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You can't go wrong on this lens, jsut buy it. The price is as good as it gets and you get some wonderful bokeh and it's also great for nighttime work due to the large aperture it is capable of

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Make sure that you have enough distance to shoot things.

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This is the first lens I bought for my first DSLR camera, and I love it. It focuses quickly, and gives very consistent results, picture to picture. I use it mainly for pictures of my toddler.

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Takes great photos without trying too hard, very sharp and great boke effects

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I needed this lens, I found it to be all that I wanted it to be!

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I love this lens, finally an affordable low f-stop lens. No more adding the lens blur in photoshop. Yes there is a better canon f/1.4; however for the price this is a wonderful lens.

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This lens is great for beginners. It is light weight, pretty durable for being made out of plastic and not costly!

You can not go wrong with this lens

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This is a Great Lens, I Recommende 100%

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The lens is good for a beginner,but it feels like it could not handle heavy use, It feels cheaply made. Pictures are good, though.

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It would be nice to know if this was gray market or not. Even now I'm not sure; the box says for China market.

The lens itself is awesome. It takes a bit to get used to because it's so fast at large apertures that it sometimes focuses on the wrong object. User error, though, not lens.

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You've heard it before, but I'll say it again - a must have lens. If you can't afford the 1.4, the 1.8 is great! I love it for shallow dof shots, puts out great bokeh. It's also super light & small which is a nice change to the chunky zoom lens you might be carrying around.

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I am getting excellent results with low light photography without flash. I love the DOF the lens provides for head shots, specifically in a candid or natural environment.

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I bought this lens for my Digital Rebel XS as my first prime lens. It's more of a portrait lens on a crop sensor, but it's surprisingly versatile. It's a very affordable lens, and has great image quality. Optics are great, but the lens body is fairly plasticky. Yeah, it's not USM, so it's a little loud, but it still focuses fine.

If you use the optional lens hood, the pinch attachment is pretty annoying. Also, a lot of filters seem to ghost with this lens, even high quality ones.

Even with these caveats, this is a very good lens for the price, and in my book still deserves the 4 star rating.

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So far so good.
I bought it because i needed a lens that would give me sharp image of a still object, of course that the price was an issue for me at the moment, so i decided to buy this one. and i'm very glad with the result.

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I use this in a gym to take pictures of my kids at sporting events. Gives you a little extra light.

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Use this lens for my Canon 450D - perfect match. Best price - best perfomance

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This is a good all purpose lens, I use mostly for general purpose and landscape photos. It's the 1st one I've ever owned, but it fits into my lens inventory perfectly. As usual, Adorama went over and above any of my expectations, with price, quality, [...]

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Great lens, a 50 or 55mm prime should be in any avid photographers collection. [...]. Only problem was I thought it was ef-s but its just ef. Oh well

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This is my first prime lens. The all-plastic casing won't win any durability prizes, but it's very reasonably priced, and I'm getting beautiful shots from it. Nice and fast for portraits when the light isn't so great.

At this price, I figure I'll use it until it falls apart and then upgrade to Canon's more expensive 50mm f1.4 lens.

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this is an alternate primary lens for my new canon 5d mark ii. I expect to use it when I am not using wide angle or zoom

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Great lens!

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Great all-around lens. I use it for everything, but orig. purchased it for situations where I do not want to be forced into using a flash.

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I picked this one to add to my small collection of carrying around lenses for my Canon Xsi. It is a light weight performer and for the price, it doesn't get any better. I can recommend at this price to anyone, its a shame not to own one. It focuses close up enough to compliment my style of photography. I do not use the autofocus with this one, but when I do have that occasion, it works as advertised. Great lense at a great price.

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I could not have got a better lense with such a cheap price. I am a new fan of DSLR and wanted to explore it with a cheap yet quality lense. The lense is sharp and the photo quality is stunning. However the motor noise is a bit distracting while auto-focusing. Also as said by others, the lense gives a cheap feeling. As a DSLR learner I use it frequently so it might not last long but I would like to purchase it again as its not that heavy on my pocket. I would definitely recommend this lense to any amateur DSLR enthusiastic.

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I love this lens. I think every photographer should own one. Its fast and has a short depth of field.

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I recieved this lens as a gift for the holidays, and must say, it is everything I dreamed of and more. I recently used it for an event, and the photography I took with this lense is being published in magazines.
Great gift, good for everyday use and for freelance!

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I use this lens with my Canon EOS XSi and it takes great pictures! The DOF "Depth Of Field" is excellent. Focus was fast and this lens made me look like a great photographer when I used it for actor/actress headshots at a local Theater. If you are wondering if this lens is worth your $$$ (less than $90) from Adorama ... you won't be disappointed.

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I was debating whether or not to get this lens since I just got a 17-50 2.8, but now that I have it I won't go back. Being able to get that low light shot without going too high on the ISO or using the flash.

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This lens is the first prim I got. It's surpasses the kit lens 18-55mm by FAR in turn of sharpness and the ability to take pictures in low light.

However it's a lot of zoom when put on a 1.6x DSLR, so only good for face+shoulder shots. Hard to get anything better for 2x of this price.

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I needed a f 1.8 I got it with this lens. Fullfills it's purpose

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This lense is fast and great for portraits.

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I use this for weddings

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I have been using this lens for about seven months. It is good for available light (until evening).You can take great pictures with artificial light in the night time. Good for portrait if you want to manage it in low cost then it wont fail you.

On the downside the constraction seems to me very filmsy. It gives me a constant fear that with a slight blow with an object this lens will tear apart. I have heard sombody experienced such a disaster. It is very difficult to focus automatically in the dark. The lens keeps on moving but never pin point the focus.

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I shoot modeling type work ranging from beach to glamor. I bought this lens, because at the price what have you to lose! I put it on my camera a few days after it arrived, and once I got use to no zoom what so ever, I fell in love. No not with the model, but a [$]lens. We have become inseparable. I'm about to sell all my zoom lens and get a verity of prime lens. I've been converted!

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Great lens, used it proffesionally, not good for moving object, but when you have control, the output is awsome, little secrete, turn your camera to predictive focus, and turn on all the focus points and its easier to get all you shots focused perfecty, this is tricky lens, it looks great on the lcd, but on screen its blurry, very goodlens[...]

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This is a good, general-use lens with very good optics but a weak plastic housing. Nonetheless, if all you're after is crystal-clear photos then this is a good choice.

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Beware in hot temperatures, it melts in the sun!

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I loved the lens. In the amount of use I have gotten out of it (300-400 shutters) I have really enjoyed it. The hardest part is getting used to the distance you need to stay back from the subject. The majority of my shots with this have been taken in low light with a 430ex II flash and it has sometimes had a hard time deciding on focus but when it does choose it happens quickly. I would recommend this lens for absolutely everything except low light use with auto focus. if manual focus is set it is remarkable. in daylight it cannot be beat for the price on clarity or really anything else for that.

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This was fun to use taking pictures of new babies. The autofocus is fast but seemed to focus everywhere but where I wanted. So I went to manual and found it satisfactory. Although it doesn't take much on the focus ring, minute movements is all you need.

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I actually bought this lens with several others but put it on the shelf and didn't start using it for over a year. Now this is the lens that lives on my camera. Great for portraits, wonderfully lightweight, just good all around. [...]

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I was looking for an inexpensive fast lens that still gave me clear pictures. This was the lens turned pictures even better than I was expecting.

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I just got this lens today and I tried it for portraits outdoor. Regarding to the price I think its OK.

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Have use this lens for a couple years and it's dependable.

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I read that the construction wasn't the best for this lens, but it is working great for my outdoor portraits thus far. I just treat it gentle - as with all my lenses.

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Its great for the price

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Use for sports photography in poorly-lit gyms and so far it is very satisfactory.

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With my Rebel XT. Not quite sharp but works well. Worth of the money.

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This was my first prime lense purchase, and I have to say I am nothing but excited about it. I had bought this just prior to a trip to Canada and the pictures were incredible. With the large aperature of f1.8, I was able to stay at ISO 100 for a majority of the time. Only had to increase it for sunrise/sunsets and campfire pictures. Being able to change the background blur, and focus on your subject was very nice. This lens is a nice addition to my tele/zoom lenses, and the price is unbeatable. A little different not being able to zoom, but it opens a new angle to your photography. I do not own any L lenses,or other primes,so I am unable to compare it to them.

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Great lens for indoor sporting events. I used this to photograph a High School Volleyball match and was very impressed at the way my photos turned out with such horrible lighting in the gym.

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I got this lens because even though it is not a heavy duty lens, it is fast. It will be a good lens to have in my kits for lower light conditions.

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Great cheap prime lens in the normal to very short telephoto range depending on the camera you use it with I use it on a Cannon xsi with a 1.6 factor making it a 80 MM equivalent which is a little on the long side for a normal prime lens but otherwise I love it could have a metal case and a few bells and whistles but for the price it's a great lens no complaints at all

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So far, so good. Great lens for the price. Still learning, but what I like what I've seen up to this point.

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I love this lens. This is my first lens after the kit lens included in my 400D and its already fixed in my camera. For [$] its a real good buy!

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I was not expecting miracles, but for the price you can't go wrong, so light especially after switching off my Tamron 18-250 Di. I am still experimenting, but I do see many uses, especially in low light portraits, many more possibilities here. Cons: It's noisy and cheaply built, but that is what I expected. Everyone should have one tucked away!

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I recently purchased a Rebel XSi with the kit IS zoom lens. This combo is great in lots of situations, but the kit lens is not very good for low ambient light shots (I hate to use a flash). I like taking photos of my 2 year old inside the house and so far my new 50mm f1.8 II works beautifully! I was shocked to see the first couple shots I took inside the house at night. The backgrounds are nicely blurred and the images are remarkably crisp for a handheld lens without IS that costs under $100.

I purchased the Hoya multicoated UV0 filter and the Adorama rubber lens hood which, so far, work well together.

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Terrific, fast portrait lens. Beautiful Bokeh. Sharp focus. Can't be beat for 3X the price.

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- Small budget and very good pictures

- Small lens, very light weight

- 1.8 is a large aperture for portrait or inside the house.

- Plastic made, no USM, a bit small and noisy focus

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If you're not a professional photographer, or maybe even if you are, this is the portrait lens for you. The difference really comes down to preference and how much money you have to spend. If the price isn't a problem for you, buy the 1.4, otherwise get this one. You'll be glad you did.

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The lens if fast and sharp. Great for low light conditions. What you see through your viewfinder is what you get. It's very lightweight.

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It gives great low-light results for a fair price.

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This is a very good lens for those on a budget or just starting out.

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I bought this lense as a gift for my son but on his behalf he really loves it. We get to be hobbyist togeather in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and as great as the lense and the hobby are the time togeather with family is invaluable.

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No complain for the money I pay for this lens. Sharp at F2.8 and beyond.

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Fantastic Image, fast lens very inexpensive a must have for the price!

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Great prime lens. Works well even in low lighting. The Gaussian blur it creates is amazing. At close distance, the auto focus sometimes does not work but there is a manual focus. If I lost or ruin the lens I would not hesitate to get another one. The price is incredibly low.

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This is a really good lens for the price. Very good for close-ups. The only con is the casing is not as great as compared to other Canon lenses but you get what you pay for.

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At first glance, this lens is not impressive. All plastic construction, looks cheap. But wait till you see the pictures. At under[$]you can't afford not to have one.

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It is a great lens for the money. If you are just getting started, than this is a great buy to get you into either prime lenses, or into low-light photography.

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Excellent for the price. plastic housing, but it doesn't seem weak. Made in Malaysia though but im not surprised for price. great for dusk/low light shots. really tight focal point makes it great for artistic shots. seems very solid once mounted.

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The first time I tried this lens was for a shot at 10pm with no flash or external lighting, the results were great.

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I bought this lens for concert photography. It has been amazing for that. With no flash, you can get rich color for the stage with the artist in a sharp focus.

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I came from using a Canon F1 New (a film SLR) and am a die-hard fan of the old FD lenses. I was somewhat skeptical of the EF line to say the least.

I can say that I am getting the same consistent quality with this $90 lens that I do with my old FD 50mm! Great lens! I'm very impressed.

The bokeh (the quality of the blur. Seriously.) is wonderful, the focus is crisp and it's so lightweight. Not to mention the 1.8 F-stop makes it excellent in low light settings. The only drawback is the auto focus- it's not quite there. I've had better luck doing it myself. But, for the price who cares? I like manual focusing anyway, so I'm not bothered by it.

Overall, it's wonderful! It should be a staple in everyone's kit.

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Best smallest investment you can make IMO, I use mine all the time with portraits, it does a great job. No issues at all after almost 3 years of use.

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The Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 lens is great lens at a low cost. Some People don't like the plastic construction, but it's the glass that makes all the difference so I don't worry about that. The pictures it takes are razor sharp. The only minor negative is the auto focus has a hard time in really low light. But for most situations this lens is fanastic. Buy this lens it will give you the most bang for the buck and you'll be delighted with the results you achieve.

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Got this lens just in time for my child's birth, to supplement the 450d kit lens. Great lens for low light in relatively tight quarters. The depth of field and bokeh are fantastic for isolating your subject. It does hunt sometimes for focus, but overall a fantastic lens at a fantastic value.

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It is a great lens for the price!

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I bought this lens solely for low light conditions and to compliment my other lenses and am very pleased with its performance, the only thing I wish it had is built in stabilization but if it did it would cost hundreds of dollars more.

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great glass for the price. have not had any images that i was not happy with from this lens. overall i am very happy with my purchase.

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I shoot primarily fine art and portraiture with a 35mm SLR but recently bought a DSLR (Canon Rebel XTi) out of necessity for some projects. I chose this lens as opposed to the kit lens because I wanted a fast prime lens. The main problem I find is that it lacks the necessary sharpness below about f8, which makes it useless for a number of applications.

For anyone just starting out in photography, however, I'd recommend this lens simply because it demonstrates the kind of control over depth of field that's possible with fast lenses. You won't get razor sharp images at full magnification, but you'll be able to print 5x7 shots that look just fine. So if you're on a budget, pick this lens up, learn how to use it and save up for something better with similar specs -- the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard AutoFocus Lens, for instance.

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This was the first prime lens that I purchased. I ordered it along with the 35mm f2 which would be my normal lens on a Rebel XTi. I seldom take the 50 mm lens off my camera now. I have read all of the comments about plastic build and mount and how cheap it is. That may be, but for such a small, light sharp lens at this price it can't be beaten. Buy it.

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I bought this along with my first DSLR (canon 30d) and am happy with how it perfoms, I have a lot to learn so I am sure I can get even better pictures from it.

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Great lens for the price, you simply can not go wrong with the nifty fifty. Every photographer should own one. Only prime lens that can substitute this one is the 50mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.8.

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Everyone told me that I should get one, so I did, and it was the best decision I've made yet. Great addition to your gear, takes awesome pictures for the price! [...] A++

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If your looking for a cheap plastic lens (not the glass) this is the one to buy.

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I use it as a great low light alternative to the kit lens. Also, it is a Canon lens, how can you to wrong?

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The "nifty fifty" is in my opinion the most bang for the buck in the digital photograhy world.[...]!Not built as solidly as the Canon "L" series lens it still has tack sharp focus and produces wonderful images.For the price every photographer should have one of these in their bag.

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this is a great buy, and for the money you cant go wrong. the casing is a little 'cheaper' and the focus is a little on the loud side, but overall its a great buy.

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It you cant afford an L quality lens, this is the one to get. In my opinion, this is the best lens you can buy and its under a hundred bucks. Perfect for portraits and family shots. The 1.8 aperture allows great blur wide open and help immensely in low light. Seems to be sharpest at around f8 however.

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Overall, I am very happy with this lens.
The only thing I did not like was the packaging that it came in when shipped.

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Although this lens feels cheap and isnt made of high quality material it takes some a the best shots I have ever seen. The focus is incredibly sharp and clear.

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Great lens for (gentle) general use.

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This is a cheap and nasty little lens, and the results from this plastic fantastic are sometimes mind boggling. You know you are not buying the fastest or sharpest lens in the EF range when you get one of these...But give it f/4 or higher in a composed shot and you might be surprised with the results. I use this puppy on my 5D when I am storm chasing and have made in the 10's of thousands from sale of prints taken with this lens. Its a cheap introduction to large appertures for those who want to have a dabble in portraiture...Not the Sharpest..But it does give the learner an understanding of the relationship betwenn apperture and depth of field. Has probably not been as popular as it was on film cameras as there are by far more of the APS-C Format cameras and has had a significant impact with the cropping giving the equivilent angle of view of the 85mm Focal Length...A bit more narrow than the "Standard" 50mm it once was. In short...If I were starting out again...Yes...It would be a part of my kit

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I would recommend this lense to any level photographer!! The sharpness is very very good!!!

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This is a great lens for a newbie. A friend recommended this for me and I'm glad he did. It does a great job in low lighting compared to the kit lens. [...]

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This is a great little lense for night time photography. i have it attached to my canon rebel xt and get great shots in very low dim lighting without flash even at iso 200(steady hands needed)

Auto focus is a bit inconsistent on my xt its probably better on a higher model. Amazingly sharp at f/2.8 and higher from center to the corners.

depth of field is nice, i usually stop down to 2.0 or 2.8 for better sharpness and more consistent shots.

color rendition is phenomenal atleast to me, you can get very creative with this lens because because of its wide aperture, low light capabilities. i shoot with very low light, no flash and manually adjust my wb trims to get colors just the way i like them. i couldnt do this before. atleast not without iso 800 or higher or the use of flash.

if you've used a L series lens like the 24-70 (999)or the L 70-200 (500)non IS, you might not be blown away by this little gem. Now if this lens cost just as much i wouldnt be either, but at for what it costs? wow!.

its kind of cheap in construction, so treat it like the jewel it is. i dont think anybody will be truthfully dissapointed with this lens. Do get to know this lens, see what it can do for you and what kind of applications you intend to use it for. Patient is required, as with anything you intend to phothograph. Anything this lens cant do it probably wasnt meant to do, or you probably dont know what you're doing, in which case its not the lens fault. I know i didnt in the beginning (who does)

ive used this lens for portraits and im very pleased with it, i havent tried it for action photography after all is about creativity.

i love using it, i think you will too.

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This lens needs to be in every Canon DSLR owner's bag. Great in low light. Can't be beat for the low price. This lens is light in weight light on the pocket and is incredibly fast at this or any price range. Only thing that could make this better is if it had a brother in the 35 mm fixed focal range.

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It's a good lens but the AF is loud. bought as a back-up and it takes very nice pics

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This is the first lens I purchased, in lieu of the kit lens. I don't regret losing the zoom in exchange for such a bright lens. This lens makes getting decent bokeh very easily. It can take pictures in relatively low lighting conditions -- perfect for those indoor family events.

For a general walkaround lens it works well, though I quickly picked up a decent quality zoom for my bright outdoors photography, where some things are too far away to fill the frame with this 50mm.

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This lens is a nice lens for someone who is starting out, but I prefer the older metal mount lens with the distance window. It seems to focus faster, is more durable, and is Japanese made. The optical quality of the older lens is also better, but this is an excellent fixed lens for someone who is on a tight budget.

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Normal lens, general applications

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One of the best bargains in excellent overall lenses from Canon. I use this lens with low available light and it's never let me down so far.

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Light and cheap

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In the short time I've had this lens, I've used it at some elementary school functions and I really love how it will completely focus on the image and the background is slightly blurred. You won't be disappointed with your photos while using this lens.

I love the fact that it is so lightweight but a little nervous about the plastic housing, so I proceed with great care.

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I used the lens to take portrait photo of my toddler using natural lighting. Photos are amazing! I have no regret I bought this budget-friendly lens!

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All previous reviews were dead-on. Was expecting even more flimsy construction, but, was actually close to the kit lens[...]

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A nice fast back up lens for a super cheap price

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I use this lense for taking indoor photos of family members, and it works great without flash or extra lighting. It provides me a bit of distance, so that the camera is not in the subject's face. The lense is also great for indoor still life photos, allowing use of natural light.

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I love this lens. Can't beat it for the price.

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at [$], IMHO it must be present in every kit. You cannot ask for more at this price. It way too sharp beyond f/4.5. I just love this lens and love it so much that I have made over 2000 picture in over one month. The build quality can be a little better, but at [$] you should not be complaining.

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I've had this lens for a few weeks and so far I love it. This is the first lens that I've gotten aside from the kit zoom lens which came with my Canon Digital Rebel XT.

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The lens is great. The only thing I fear is the plastic construction. Will it be durable? Time will tell. I was surprised at how fast the autofocus really is and how sharp the lens is for the money. The majority of my other lenses are f/2.8, so having the extra speed has really helped for dark gyms.

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I LOVE THIS LENS. SHARP FOCUS & WORKS VERY WELL FOR ME IN LOW LIGHT INDOORS. EX.CONTRAST/COLOR .COMPLETELY SATISFIED NO PROBLEMS/NO COMPLAINTS

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I have this lens on a 40D.For the Price It doesn't get any better.

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I purchased this lens and have been pleased with it, but there is a problem- it won't autofocus, even outside in good lighting conditions. Is there something I am doing wrong? Is it a setting on my camera?

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Great lens for the price.

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I've never owned a lens that is this fast before. I can get a lot of shots without having to use a flash.

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After about a week I decided I can use my 18-55 as effectively. Felt limited to what I could get in the frame especially indoors.

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For the price, you really can't beat it. I've gotten really good pictures out of it. I just wish it was a little more ruggedly built - a little more durable.

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This is a great lens and worth every cent. Its a fast lens that takes incredible shots!!!! I would of given it 5 Stars but it has a hard time finding the focus (sometimes). Once you have your focus (the eyes are the best for portraits) you will get a sharp beautiful photo. This is a perfect lens for everyone! You can't go wrong with this Canon lens for under $80.

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This is a great lens for all around use and pretty much is needed 90% of the time. Its produces clear shots. I just wish it would have a depth of field meter and be made of stronger materials.

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fast and durable

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Love it.

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light lense is great for portrait with blurry background eliminate need for background prop

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Great,I mean GREAT lens for the money, casing is plastic but if used as intended will not have a problem.I havent!

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Everyone should have this lense. It is cheap, but it works fine. You have to be carefull with it, but image quality is great.

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OVER ALL IT GOOD ONE TO HAVE

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I use this lense for up close shots and it gives a great portrait with a shllow depth of field at 1.8. Has a great sharpness when shooting indoors and is great to have on for outdoor scenery shots. Shooting in family settings, I have to get far back in the room w/85mm lenses to get a portrait type shot of my subject. This lens eliminates that problem and it can not be beat for the few dollars it costs.

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If you are considering buying one of these there's nothing to consider. Buy it! If you're worried that you'll be disapointed, DON'T you won't. This lens is probably the best value for the money out there and did I tell you it was sharp. Sharp is something you like when people are paying you. People like sharp. So buy it already!

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About 90% of photos I shoot are with this lens. They come out incredible. I don't know what I would do without it. It's also dirt cheap, so even if something goes wrong with it, I can always buy another one. It's absolutely the best dSLR lens out there. It has to be.
Not quality wise, but taking all things into account (i.e. price+usability+quality of pics).

For the price, you really can't go wrong

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I bought this lens to take portrait type photos of our baby. The colors are amazing! Alot of times baby pics turn out too washed out, even when adjusting for white balance. Their skin is too perfect! This lens is wonderful at capturing her coloring. It focuses quickly and silently even in lower light settings.

I gave it five stars even though I did list the construction as a "con". It is a very light lens. The case is entirely plastic. It is great to not have the weight, but I am not ultra-careful with my camera and have a concern that I may eventually crack the case on this lens.

That said, for under a hundred dollars? Who cares if it breaks-- i'll go buy a new one.

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I chose this lens based on it incredible price and great reviews, and it hasn't disappointed. On my 1.6x digital body it is slightly longer than perfect at times, but I in no way hold that agains it. Takes great pictures in very low light situations!

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i would buy this lens again

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I bought this lens as a backup, because the price was very good and it is made by Canon. All of the pictures look great on my Canon DSLR 30D. I like to use this lens inside of a building and my yard.

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Nice sharp images, great price

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I was not disapointed, great lens for the price.

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I LOVE this lens! I use it as my everyday lens. It takes great photos inside and in low light situations. I also use it to take photos of my children playing in the yard and it blurs the background somewhat so you can take great portraits - my best photographs have been taken with this lens. This can either be good or bad, but it is a fixed lens so there is no zoom in or out, but the other features make up for the lack of zoom.

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I ordered these lens based on recommendations from friends who are good photographers. I've been very happy with them and use them all the time for portrait and "around the house" type photography.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens - USA:

This thing is unbelieveably light weight. Takes a great portrait.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens - USA:

I highly recommend this lens. It is very useful in night shots, or where there is low light.