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This is a great lens for the price! Although it doesn't have a metal mount like its predecessor, it is still a very good buy! Simply buying this prime has lead me to sell my 28-70 2.8L and to start getting into primes, it is very sharp and snaps to focus very quickly! The ONLY qualm I have about this lens is the junky af/mf switch cause it doesn't click like a high end lens, but it is still a great lens nonetheless

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This is a cheaply built lens with quality glass inside. It takes lovely portraits, with nice (slightly pentagonal) bokeh. The large aperture allows for indoor photography without a flash.

The autofocus has trouble picking a target at any distance. The manual focus ring is very narrow, but allows much greater focus control. Personally, I wouldn't even bother with the autofocus.

Overall, a very good product for the price - I've never taken such crisp portrait shots before.

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This is really a nice lens. According to other reviews, it behaves better than the 1.4 and it's cheaper! Definitively a must have in your camera bag.

Great for portraits, low-light environments

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Real good lense for portrait, has a nice shallow depth of field. Cant get any better than this as such cheap price, for the great works on this lense.

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This is what you use to get as a standard kit lens in the film days of the 70's. This aperture range is great for low light and depth of field. You could do most ant thing with it if you were a good photographer. Zooms weren't as available as today. So you simply got close and personal to your subject and wow you have the light to do it. Thats back in the days when auto features were a light meter in the view finder. You worked the camera. This lens gets us old timers as close to that as possible. I still use it with macro rings, wide angle , tele. converters, and bellows. This lens is a must for your collection because you will find it handy , easy to use an most of all Value!

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This is a good "low level" lens for the casual photographer. I have never done many Portrait shots but this is proving to be a very useful lens for that type of photography.

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Love this 50MM Lens

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OK, first, let's go over the cons: It's got a plastic mount, that I worry about durability. The autofocus bears some watching at wide apertures, because it's pretty much unforgiving (ever see a portrait where it manages to get somebody's ears in focus, but not their eyes? Bizarre).

It's small, light, and gives excellent image clarity and crispness. Great as a general walking-around lens (my other is the EF 28-135)

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The canon 50mm, is one the greatest adquisitions you can make if you´re a canon user, really cheap, really really sharp, if your into hdslr video, this is a must have!! you can geat cinematic depth of field with ease, with out throwing away big bucks!!

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Overall, I like this lens. It's light and great in low light situations. I used it to shoot a band onstage. The lighting was low and unpredictable due to lasers and smoke machines. This lens enable me to easily get around the stage and capture quite a few good shots. The only drawback was the focus was sometimes slow.

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This lens was rated higher than the 50mm f/1.4 so I purchased it and I am not at all sorry.

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I've been using this for indoor photography and some night photography. It works great with low light. Unfortunately it doesn't have macro so it can be a bit hard at times for indoor work but so far I'm Enjoying It

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I am an artist and bought this lens to shoot my work to apply for competitions and exhibitions. It does exactly what I want. Great sharpness and depth of field for studio shots.

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This is a great portrait lens for getting started. Like the depth of field.

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Great lens a little slow on focus on close ups.

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With f/2.0, a picture is sharpest. Lens is very light and proper to use for portrait. For less than $100, this is the best choice for fast and light lens.

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I used this for family photographs at our Christmas get togethers. I get nice candid pictures because I'm not disrupting anyone with the flash. Nice for low light situations.

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Excellent value for your money. Nice lens for taking indoor and night shots. Little slow and sometimes do not focus to closer subject as expected. I dont know if that is the problem with my Rebel t1i. Otherwise an excellent lens.

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This lens was recommended to me time again from friends and my photography instructor. I decided to buy this to add to my arsenal of lenses after I wasn't getting favorable results from my kit lens. Although the focusing is a bit noisy, I think it is bearable for the photos that I produce.

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This lens is awesome for the money! Beats the heck out of my kit 28-135mm. Definitely worth the money, in fact its probably worth twice as much.

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This is one great lens for the price.
It is an excellent compliment to my 105mm fixed lens.

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My friend Katie went to school for photography and has been a professional photographer for the last several years now. She has been telling me for the last couple of years that I HAVE to have this lens (although, the 1.2, not the 1.8 like I got--what can I say? I'm not as rich as she is, haha!). So I took her advice, and she was SO right about it! My portraits have changed immensely. I LOVE what it does to the depth of field. It does not disappoint.

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This lens is just ok. For the price it is fine however I probably will not use it since the pictures are not razor sharp. Should have known better and coughed up more $ for a better lens.
Live and learn.

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Family Photos / People Pictures
Great in low lighting situations
Construction is not as robust as other canon lenses I Own but not nearly as expensive either.

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For the price, this lens is worth it. I wish the casing was a bit stronger but overall its a nice lens. I would have like USM with this lens.

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This is a really nice fast lens for the money. I am using this with the Canon Rebel t2i and have been getting some amazing photos with the lens. Much better than the kit lens that came with the camera, great for portraits.

Highly recommend for anyone looking to add another lens, cant beat the price.

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Have to admit, I got this lens from[...] but for pretty close to the Adorama price. I agree with reviewers who have said that this is a great bargain. Very low distortion of any kind any time I've used this lens. I'm a relative newbie, only having been back to photography for about three years and going all digital, but I've loved the results I get from this lens. I've mainly used it to do some portrait work and some holiday shots in relatively low light, but it's preformed admirably!

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Great lens! Got it on Christmas eve and hit the city with it......all I can say is amazing!! Every shot is amazing. I've done jobs with my standard lens and no picture taken compares to the ones with this lens. People are complaining about the build of this lens....which I must admit is not one to take a hit from a sledgehammer....but really c'mon.. CHECK THE PRICE! For great portraits and candid shots in low light....GET THIS LENS!!!!!!!!!

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What good is an f1.8 if it cant focus in f1.8 conditions? AF was horrendously bad. I sold this lens and got an FD to EOS adapter and get much better results with an old manual focus FD mount lens from my old film cameras (loss of 1 f-stop, although). Image quality was bad to mediocre and displayed marked fringing & softness. If you are accustomed to sharp images and high performance lenses - this one will surely disappoint you as it has non of those features. I had this one and the f1.4 version sold them both in favor of the fd to eos adapter.

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I finally broke down and got this lens after looking at it for 6 months. I wish I hadn't waited so long! I put it on the camera and got some terrific photos of my kids. Uses existing light well and had terrific bokeh. They only problem I've had so far is trying to take my son's picture with Santa. The sun was streaming in a window and I had trouble with the glare. Great lens for a great price! Can't wait to spend more time with this lens!

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This was a waste of money. I plan on selling it on [...] and upgrading to the f/1.4 version. I don't know what I expected when I ordered it. I guess I was comparing it to the Minolta 50mm f/1.7 I had for my Sony. (I recently switched to a Canon system.) As everyone already mentioned, it is so flimsy feeling! I feel like I'm going to break it. Yes, it is a fast lens. Great. What's the point of shooting with a fast lens if the bokeh it produces is so ugly? I'm comparing it to my 85mm f/1.8 lens which has nice, buttery bokeh. This bokeh from this lens is not smooth at all. Also, the autofocus is loud and slow, and the picture quality is just not very good!

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When I was researching putting together the perfect DSLR package I read countless reviews from professional and amatuer photographers alike. They all told of the outstanding performance of the "Nifty-Fifty" lens and said it was a must have. I ordered this lens along with the Canon T2i and other Canon accesories from the great folks at Adorama. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II has already proven itself to be a great low light portrait lens. I first used it for some family photos when I first got my camera. Those pics came out so great that they will be made into a family Christmas photo package.

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I am very happy with this lens. I can see where people say the built-quality is not super-sturdy and that the auto-focus can be slow. But the ability to shoot at f/1.8 more than makes up for any short-comings this lens has. Also, it is lightweight which is a plus. The images are sharp and I find that 50mm on a crop sensor is a good length for a lot of things (but not everything, of course). For the money, you can't beat this.

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I love it. Great performance in low lighting situations. Can't beat the price!

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At this price, you won't find any better

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enery one should have one of these, I have 3

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I can now keep my 1987 50mm on the EOS 650 and this one goes on my XSI

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I bought this lens because i wanted a prime lens for my camera, i use it so i have to try to frame my shot up better without just zooming in or out to make the shot work, i found that it has helped me greatly in that aspect,
The best thing about the lens is the cost and the quality of the pictures it produces
The only con i have with the lens is the slightly obnoxious AF noise but for the cost i can ignore that, after all i bought this while working in a budget.

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Exactly what I was looking for...I needed a lens that would focus mainly on the subject with less depth of field (blur out the backround). Great for portaits and close ups of objects/subjects.

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Sharp images

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This is a great lens for use in situations where using a flash is distracting or is not advisable. This Canon lens is a wonderful addition to my other standard lens.

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Great little lens for the price. Best part about it...if it breaks, you're not out a huge chunk of change.

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Excellent lens and even better when considering the cost. Again, optics are excellent but don't expect lens to be even the slightest rugged.

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Nice, lightweight lens. Focuses fairly quickly and accurately, and isn't as noisy as I expected while focusing. Not that it's silent - but it's far from obnoxious. I enjoy the low light capability.

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This is a great way to replace the zoom that comes with most digital SLR cameras. It is nice to have a standard (albeit moderately tele on a 1.6 crop camera) lens that can deliver decent low light performance, but that is also pretty nice when stepped down a bit.

It needs to be said that this lens is made of lightweight plastic and will probably not last as long as a nicer canon lens, but given the price difference between this and the next-best lens, and given the fact that the optics are good enough for most, it is a solid purchase.

On a 1.6 crop, the 50mm gives an odd image frame that makes it less than ideal as a "normal" lens, but if you have a 1.6 sensor camera then you will either already know this, or may soon find out.

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This is a great prime lens. It's great to have it when I'm out shooting bands, because they usually have very little light at the small venues.
The very slow, "stepy" autofocus is a bit of a drag, and the tiny focus ring doesn't help either, but once you get used to the focus ring, the appreciation for it's low light capability becomes all the more apparent.

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Perfect lens for anyone on a humble budget - certainly gets the job done, and considerably better than some other higher priced lenses.

At just under 100$ its a steal.

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Purchased this with the Canoon T1i D SLR. Together there is definitly the realm of beautiful pictures. I have a problem with hand shake. I will use this camera & lens with my tripod from now on. Even using it propped on something sturdy, I was getting blur. You need to really brace yourself for hand held operation. Wide open, lots of AHHHHH! Just getting into using it. I will really put it to the test when I have a few hours tomorrow. This will take that long just to get started. You must learn to use these lenses before you get what you want. The camera has the ability also. Start small work into this level of photography. Adorama had the best price for what I wanted. thanks. customer again.

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Weddings
portraits

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This lens is easy to handle ,and sharpness is good.
I like it

Edward G.

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Great lens for an unbeatable price. Miles ahead of the kit lens when it comes to image quality. The only bad thing I can even think of this lens is it's all plastic build, but for the price it's unbeatable value for money.

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A great deal for the price! if you are looking for your first prime lens this is the way to go. dont forget with an APS-c sized sensor the 50mm becomes 83mm. Incredibly sharp photos with an impressive depth of field.

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To put it simply, this lens is cheap. Its great if you want to experience a lens with a large aperture with out spending $500 or more, but it is not something that should be taken seriously.

At f/1.8 results are inconsistent with some images being sharp and others very soft. I also have an issue with this lens creating a white haze over the entire image, kind of like lens flare but in situations where lens flare would not be an issue.

Focusing is slow and noisy and in low light situations very rarely locks focus on the first try.

The lens is tiny which can be a good thing in certain situations but because of its size the focus ring is practically non existent for some one such as myself hard to use.

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I rated this lens with the fact that it costs [$] in mind. For that price, I definitely do not expect a USM lens, so while the autofocus is definitely loud and slow, it's not a major fault.My gripes with this lens, however, are its plastic mount, plastic body, and brokeh. The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens is only a bit more money, yet has superior body construction and a metal lens mount. With the volumet they're selling these lenses at, it's hard to imagine Canon cannot profit even after adding a metal lens mount.Now for the pros (since I like to end on a good note). This lens is the best value lens I own. Obviously there are better lenses out there, but for $100 the lens performs remarkably well. It's very sharp, and performs well even at f/1.8. As more experienced photographers also know, the fixed focal point also forces the photographer to move around to properly frame their shot, rather than just zoom in/out, resulting in a much better eye for composition. For the beginner photographer who wants to add a good lens to their kit, or the photographer who just wants a great value lens, I definitely recommend this.

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portraits and macro

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I love the 50 mm 1.8. I use it on my Canon 7d and it is almost always on the camera. It is absolutely my favorite lens for it's lightweight build, it's great depth of field, and low light capabilities at 1.8.

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This lens allows me to shoot indoor shots without flash.

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Good entry level lense

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After being used to pancake lens, this thing is huge. It will make the camera feel a lot bigger, which can be annoying.

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not designed for rugged use, but provides a low cost option with good optics and low light capabilities.

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This is a great lens for this price and the result is almost the same with my L lenses. Must to have for Canoners

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I love this lense. It takes awesome portrait shots of my kids. The background is blurred and their faces are beautiful. I have noticed it working best with my canon rebel on the AV setting and make sure that the f-stop is at 1.8 for the best blurred background.

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This lens is my favorite lens. I use it as my primary lens on my Canon Rebel T2i. It's cheap, it's great for low light and indoors, and it's got great aperture. I don't like the autofocus because it's too noisy. NOTE: This lens is not for you if you plan to use it to record video if you use autofocus. Other than that I love the camera. Definitely worth the [$].

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perfect for bokeh photography

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This lens works well under low light condition. The image quality is great, and price is fantastic for people with low budget.

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Love this lens. Very sharp pix.

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I got this lens at the recommendation of a professional photographer. I wanted to be able to take indoor shots without using flash and still have them look ok. My first child is very close to making his appearance and I purchased it to take pictures of him. So far my test pictures have turned out much better than I expected and I love this lens!

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Photographed a band at New Orleans Jazz Fest 2010. This lense, for all of its shortcomings, offers great value, good-enough performance and nice yields photos. It got the job done without breaking the bank! I'd recommend this lense to anyone on a budget.

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The lens does a wonderful job. Perfect for low light conditions. The sharpness is incredible. The casing is plastic but for the price one can't complain and the results are amazing. Stays on my full frame camera 85% of the time.

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I had been using this lens for about 5 years. I just recently replaced it with another 50mm. It held up great and did a great job. It focused slow and loud, but I didn't care much. Good lens for the price.

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Fantastic and cheapest portrait lens for Canon APS-C 1.6x cropped cameras. f/1.8-2.0: strong color blur and low contrast; f/2.2-2.5: acceptable contrast and sharpness, good for portraitures with blurred bokeh; f/2.8-3.2: no color blur and good sharpness and contrast; f/3.5-9.0: perfect contrast and sharpness exceeding the EOS XS/1000D 10Mp sensor resolution (f/9 is the diffraction limited resolution of this camera).

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I am just a casual photographer and when I set about buying a 'starter lens' for my Canon30D.,I read many on-line reviews. This great little lens always got high marks. I purchased one and am very happy with it. Just attach it,take your time composing shots and it will give you great photos.

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This lens never comes off my camera. It is my FAVORITE lens.

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I bought this lens to photograph my newborn without a flash. It is absolutely perfect for low light shooting. You can get amazing sharpness and depth of field control. The only con is that it is pretty cheap in the construction department. But at this price, who cares?

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This lens is excellent! I always dreaded that the shutter speed was completely destroyed when doing indoor low light shots with the kit lens. I got this lens after reading some reviews and the results are excellent. The shots are fast in low light and have excellent results, usually bright and sharp. Only complaint is the bokeh shape.

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This lens is inexpensive because it's made of lower quality materials. But it can allow you to get some fast glass for less cash. The depth of field is great! If you take care of it, it will last. But keep in mind it probably wont survive a drop to a hard surface.

Overall it's a great buy but pros will want the high end model.

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Got this at a recommendation of a friend who said this would be the best lens for my first prime. I cannot disagree. In terms of portraits of baby at home, I am very happy with the bokeh. As expected, pictures come of "nicer" than the 17-55 f/2.8.

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I read many of the reviews before purchasing this lens. There are more pros than cons. I have only used this for about a month now and I LOVE IT. I am very happy with the results, from low light to up close and away shots. I also bought the lens hood and a Hoya UV filter. I love the set up. The body of it is plastic and ok. That would be the only gripe I have of the lens. It is perfect for what I do and want out of pictures. It gets that blury background look I want. Plus I don't have the cash to cough up for the more expensive lenses. I use this lens more than the kit lens.

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A must have in every camera bag!

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Purchased this lens at the suggestion of a friend. Always go to it when I'm taking portrait shots. Does better in low light then the lens that came with my camera kit. Blurs the back ground beautifully.

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Reading blogs, comments and watching user video, is how I heard about the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II. I took the [$] I saved in taxes purchasing threw Adorama and decided to go for it and purchase this lens. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Absolutely brilliant color and rich blacks. A must have for low light video and photography.

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Great way to venture into portraits without spending a bundle, allows you to experience the benefits of a fast lens before going for top of the line.

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Great little lens, For the price you can't beat it. [...] THe plastic casing doesn't bother me, BUt overall I love this little lens

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I read these reviews before I purchased this lense and I found them helpful, but for the low cost of this lense it was worth the investment to check it out. I really like this lense, it is supefast and tack sharp. I have gotten some really nice photos, not only close ups but distance shots as well. If your looking for a lense like this one, I think you will be very pleased. I know I am! Attached a photo of the mountains near Salt Lake.

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My review heading says it all. Excellent output for the price, must have if you don't want to spend a couple $100 more for the 50mm-1.4. Cant go wrong with this. I'd like to reduce one star because the construction feels cheap and for plastic mount, but if it breaks you won't loose a lot.

Another thing to note is, i am not sure how this works with weather sealed camera, and i cant afford to test it... So use caution in bad/extreme weather conditions even if your camera is weather sealed.

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Great first lens. I was blown away by the quality of pictures it took especially for the price I paid. Of course the 1.4 is on my wish list but this lens is doing the job until then.

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This lens is great for portraits. It give awesome depth of field. I'm no pro and am just getting started in the dslr world. I used this lens for snapshots of the family at the zoo. Compared to my sister-in-laws kit lens at the zoo I really liked the photos I got. Takes a bit more skill than the kit lens on auto but the results were gorgeous.

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If you are looking for a FAST and YET cheap lens then go ahead and buy it now.

This lens is TACK sharp, to get the full sharpness it can offer you should though for around 2.8 to 3.2. If you want its great bokeh then go wild with the f1/1.8.

If you can afford its bigger metal sister and faster 1.4 then go for it. If you think you won't be using it that much, want to play with Bokehs and tight in budget then no need to pay triple the price and go for this great lens.

Its still a Canon...

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Very nice for the price. Manual focus only but photos are nice. What you see is exactly what you get on your image !

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This lens is Great.

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This is a great lens for the price very sharp images, you cant go wrong.

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This lens is great for the price and very nice to use on my 7d. I did notice some problems with lens flares on a few shots but for the price it is hard to say much bad about it.. Overall it is something that all Canon owners should have in their lens arsenal.

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At first, felt like a toy. After shooting with it, it obviously wasn't. I love the shallow depth of field although I had to get used to how shallow it really was! Its snubbiness made it fit perfect in my Tenba shoulder bag. It's made me more creative and willing to shoot "outside the f/3.5 box."

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A lot better than 1.8 one. Worth every dollar

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I have heard a lot about this lens. It may be the best Canon lens bargain out there. Very nice lens for the price.

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I love this lens!! I actually had to replace my old one. (my 2 yr old got a hold of it and dropped it right on the front of it.) It is not a durable lens, but anyone who halfway careful with their lens' will have no problem with it! The price and quality of the photos are fantasic and worth the cheapness. If it breaks you'll go back out and buy it again! I literally ordered it within the next few minutes after it was broke, I love it that much!

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i use it as proterate

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Good little lens and a great price.

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Love the Nifty Fifty lens....
By far the best "walk around" lens available..for the money..
The only thing what would be better is the 1.2L..but that is 15x the cost!!!

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Love the lense great for low light , able to use fast shutter inlow light conditions

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Nice enough for less than $100, fast AF of course I don't think Canon can make a lens that searches for AF. It's a fun little thing, works well on my 5D MkII and on my fun little Rebel Xsi. Don't know if I'll use it on gigs too much, but it has it's purpose.

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I love this lens. It has given me several great portrait photos.

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For the weight, size and price, every photographer should have this lens. This is the second time I'm purchasing it--if you bump this, it can break easily. It's not built like the multiple hundred (or thousand) dollar lenses. I recommend investing in a dedicated hood. But note that I still loved the results of this lens so much I didn't bother buying the sturdier f/1.4 the second time around. Nothing's convinced me to bother. I rarely open the aperture all the way to 1.8 anyway.

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So excited had to use straight out of the box :) Love this lense. Does exactly as I wanted and in perfect condition! Light weight, easy to attach and remove, and focuses perfectly.

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It is small and fast.

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I use the 50mm f/1.8 primarily for candid portraits indoors. It allows a sufficient distance from the subject on my 1.6 crop 40D in an average room, and low light provides no problem due to the large aperture. It yields great bokeh as long as there's no strong backlight on the subject, and is priced so that anyone so interested in a fast normal-focal length prime can claim one for themselves. Great results are achieved with this lens but careful handling is a must due to it's weak build (not meant to be a slam due to its cost). Very glad I bought it, and would do so again in a heartbeat! [...]

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I recommend this lens to anyone wanting to start experiencing with primes, or even get into photography. This was my first lens when I bought my T1i, and I learned a lot from it. It focuses fast (1.8 aperture), very light, and costs very little to own.

Since it is so cheap it shouldn't be too much of a deciding factor for anyone who is thinking about buying it or not.

The cons that started coming out after I have used it for a little while: this lens WILL hunt and hunt for autofocusing in low light; images will be soft at wide open aperture up until 2.8 or so; and third (not really a con), compared to my Sigma 30mm I bought recently, this lens is loud when autofocusing.

But overall, this lens is something I recommend to anyone who haven't experienced it before or is looking into getting primes.

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I LOVE the DOF I can get with this! The only problem I'm having is that my Rebel won't chose a higher shutter speed than 1/4000... so in bright daylight, forget the DOF it's not gonna happen. Also, when I want fill-in flash, my Rebel automatically stops at 1/200 so again, blown out... more a problem with the camera than the lens but something to keep in mind.

I have noticed that when I'm on a tripod and using manual focus, the more the lens is pointed down, the worse the lens creep is :( Gotta snap it quick when you got it in focus! Other than that, I LOVE this lens!

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The lens is very flimsy, all plastic, and weighs nothing. It really feels cheap. But... the output quality is very good and focus is really sharp. I seem to have gotten a good copy, as there is no front focus that I can detect. I had an EF 35mm f2, but it had some front focus, and the distortion of its wide angle was not very good for portraits. This new 50mm is much better and sharper.

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I did a lot of research prior to purchasing this Mark II over the more durable, metal-mount Mark I, and decided for [$] I couldn't really go wrong. I was right--for the money, I can't complain about the performance of this little lens. The autofocus is noisy, but quite fast, even in not-quite-deal lighting conditions. It does hunt in low light, but I usually use the manual focus ring, so not much of a problem. The casing build is not what I've come to expect from Canon, but as long as I'm not unduly rough with it, I am confident it can hold up to average wear. I had expected sub-par bokeh for this price, but was very pleasantly surprised. It's not as smooth as my 100mm prime, but I didn't expect it to be.My only real complaints about this lens are the design and placement of the manual focus ring (at the very end of the lens--awkward in the extreme) and the lens cap (difficult to get off with the outside pressure-release; an inside pressure-release cap would be better).Overall, I can't fault the performance of the lens. For [$], I can get a good-quality lens while saving up for the better f/1.4 or (dream dream) the f/1.2L.

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I finally got this lens and wish I would have done it a long time ago!!!!! This lens rocks, great photos with it!! Great value for the money

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Just what I expected. I read all the other reviews and they are true. Small ,plastic lens but crystal clear and a great deal for [$] .Buy it with the filter and cleaner [...]

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I got this lens yesterday and immediately put it into action. Wow! It exceeds my expectation from such an inexpensive lens. This was shooting at night lacking natural lights. Anyone should definitely keep one in their bag.

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Makes the short list of things to buy with any new Canon DSLR ... perhaps the perfect prime lens. Tack Sharp with low f/stop allows you to grab plenty of available light. Price and weight can't be beaten. After the 18-55 that usually comes with the kit, this would be my recommended second purchase. Makes portraits a cinch with sharp focus on the primary subject and very soft background. Each additional piece of gear you buy should solve a particular problem. For the beginner, this takes care of your first basic challenges -- low-light and depth of field issues. If new, I would recommend this prior to buying an external bounce flash. Even experienced photographers should make this part of their inventory because of the price alone.

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I have read reviews not just here but all over the net before buying. I don't the understand the common criticism of its construction. Sure, it is plastic. Don't understand why people whine about it. What? You need heavy housing so you can use the lens as a door jam? It was obviously engineered by Canon to be light weight. I look at the results instead. I shoot on film. Though in this day and age film is not convenient nor practical for pros work flow wise, nor the average consumer microwave Retilan set. Film is a far superior image with more nuance in colors than digital. Resolution? Digital isn't even in the same universe---still. With that said this lens puts out quality images of similar lenses that are $1K or more. At f/1.8 it is very, very fast. As a prime 50 mm you don't have to worry about the vignette effect in the corners. The sharpness on film is incredible. The same will be true of DSLRs as well I am sure. It is now my workhorse lens. Again, only [$]. My only beef is when you do a tight depth of field shots. The blurry background seems to lose its punch in color somewhat. For the money it is stupid not to have this lens whether you have digital or film Canon EF mounting.

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Great Product..

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This is a necessary lens for anyone who wants to start out in photography. I switched my gear from Nikon to Canon, and even with that, a 50 is still very much important, regardless of brand. Do remember that you get a 1.6x multiplier when using this lens with a digital camera because of the sensor, so if you want a true 50, you may want to get a 28 prime.

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Wanted this lens for portrait photography but it also works well with doing night photography.

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Everyone said you need to buy this lens, so I did.
For the price I said how can I loose, so far very happy.

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This is a great lens if you're just starting out and have never experienced a fast prime. For the price you really can't go wrong. Fast primes take some getting used to so rather than spending the money on rentals, I'd work my way into them with this one. The bokeh tends to be a bit dappled and is no where near as smooth as the 1.2 or Sigma's 50.4, but it'll be far better than the kit lens. The focus tends to hunt in low light, which is a shame since fast primes are great for low light. I also find that mine tends to front focus. Definitely not something I'd shoot a wedding with, but great for getting to know primes.

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Completes my studio for closeups and portraits. Crisp focus, I see long term use. Wish I had purchased this lens much earlier.

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I have to agree with most of the reviews on this lens in regards to sharpness and bokeh. They are both AWESOME! Also, the ability of this lens to collect light in dim light is superb as well. Initially I was afraid to buy this lens because of all the talk of weak lens casing, etc... I disagree in that the casing is no weaker than that of the original 18-55mm lens that came with my camera. Hesitate no more. Get this lens and you will NOT be dissapointed.

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this lens is great i mean [$], 1.8 that can give really sharp images......but dont expect too much it's built like a toy and the focusing ring barely works but then again it's [$]

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This 50mm is with me at all times. Great quality, crisp, fast lens. If you have a canon you must have this one. [$] WOW. Just handle it with care, its plastic not to durable to hard knocks.

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This lens is sharp and capable of shots in fairly low light. I have sharp handheld shots of my daughter in candle light on a T1i, with ISO3200, 1/80s.

If you have no low-light lenses, and can't afford the better 50mm f/1.4, do yourself a favor and pick up this lens. It's dirt cheap as far as DSLR lenses go, but it's a great sharp low-light lens.

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I use my camera to take pics of my 1 and a half year old and for a few other family events and this lens is great for portraits and getting quick shots of babies who won't sit still for long at all. It is not ideal if your subject is running around a lot and I have not had a lot of time to use it in other situations as I find my 18-85mm zoom more convenient as I want to stay in one area but take pictures around the room like when everyone is opening Christmas presents. I recommend this lens and for the price it is a great one to have along with you. I think I will get more enjoyment out of it when I can take nature pictures when the weather is more accommodating.

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I use this lens on a Canon 5d for portraiture. Of course I'd like to have the 1.4, but for a third of the price, this is a steal. Great lens...sharp focus, and super light weight. It does struggle a lot to autofocus in low light, but most lenses do, and for 100 dollars, you can't complain.

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I use it all the time with a tripod. good lens for the money.

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Use it almost everyday. So far, so good.

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I am very new to the world of photography, but I m determined to not use my new DSLR as an expensive point and shoot. This lens consistently performs well for me...wish I had skipped the kit lens and just gotten this instead. As a newbie, I found that I tended to spend more time playing with the zoom of the kit lets, but with this one, I find that I spend more time on the actual exposure, so I feel like it is helping me to build my skills.

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I took several shots in low light at f/1.8 with my canon T1i, and they came out superb. I also took some portraits with flash and the quality is very good. I am going to use this lens, whenever I am not in big crowd, and don't have to rely on zooming.

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good lens

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Great little lens. Takes sharp portrait shots. Can't beat the price :)

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A must have in your bag

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I bought this lens to donate to the High school Yearbook staff for low light shooting. I also have one that I shoot basketball from the floor on my 1Dmk3. It works great!

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nice pictures, but broke in half within a couple of weeks of buying it. Plastic body.

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Plain and simple, its ok. Yes it works in low light, but the focus range is cut super thin by the apeture almost nothing will be in focus. 50mm length can become a hassle on crop sensor bodies.(Rebel, 10d 40d etc) Super light and mostly plastic. Focus motor is loud, and doesn't have full time focusing, so you have to change into manual mode if you want to make adjustments. The best thing i've ever done with this lens is throw a +4 filter on it and get creative with water droplets. Fantastically creative and FUN lens. Just know what your getting into(not everything lookds good @ 1.8) If you can afford better, do so if not know that you will be somewhat limited.

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Don't believe people when they say that cheap lens are no good. If they do, they are clearly telling you a lie...This lens as well as the kit lens that comes with the t1i are both excellent lens. I own an L lens and don't really notice that much of a difference except for the price. You dont have to spend thousands to take so called pro photos; you just need imagination and this lens:)

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i love this lens! i have it for almost two years now and i am able to shoot kids portraits for family and friends. so incredibly sharp! sure light and maybe not as sturdy but it has survived me. i can recommend this lens to anybody who needs a 50 mm lens! my dad bought the more expensive one but now wants this one. LOVE IT!!

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I bought this for use for my semi-pro business. I use it for portraits and find that even though it's lightweight, it's not "cheap". It does great work, the only negative thing I can really say is that it's a bit loud when focusing. That's the only reason I gave 4/5 stars. I'm very happy with the quality of pictures it takes, (as are my clients, most importantly) and I feel that for the $, you get a great lens to add to your collection.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Loved this lens. Was well worth the money.

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general use. lightweight and sharp

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

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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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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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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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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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it's also great for close ups

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

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

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

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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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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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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

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

Basic photography.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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