Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11766 reviews of Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and design are generally positive. The usability and price also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 89/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 940 user reviews of Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and reliability are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4562 user reviews of Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and design. The usability and price are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the reliability.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Review

Small and light ; Bright F1.8 optics ; Very sharp by f/4 ; Hybrid Focus/Control ring ; 1:4 macro reproduction

Autofocus adds noise to video soundtrack ; Some visible focus breathing ; Not the sharpest at f/1.8 ; Exhibits LoCA in some situations

Canon's affordable RF 50mm F1.8 STM mirrorless prime is a fine choice for photographers just starting out, but hobbyists may want a bit more from an everyday lens.

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Andy Westlake (dpreview.com)

Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Lens Review

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is the least expensive lens currently available for the EOS system, and has been in the lineup since late 1990. It's a simplified version of the original EF 50mm F1.8 of 1987 (often referred to as the 'Mark I') which was...

Excellent image quality when stopped down ; Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration ; Extremely cheap

Extremely cheaply built ; Harsh and distracting bokeh due to pentagonal aperture ; Vignetting at wide apertures on full frame (which only disappears at F3.5) ; Inconsistent autofocus in low light (most problematic when using large apertures)

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II may be one of the cheapest lenses currently on the market, but its optics belie its lowly price. As befits a classic standard prime lens, it's very sharp when stopped down (especially in the centre), shows minimal chromatic...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens Review

Is the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens delivers very sharp images as inexpensively as Canon lenses get.

The drawbacks of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens are easily overlooked when one looks at the price.This lens is not for everyone, but I don't know of a better lens available for twice this price.

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Review

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a new standard prime lens for EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at just £$200, it's also the cheapest native RF lens currently available. Read our in-depth Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review complete with full-size...

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Lasse Svendsen (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM | Superb 50 From Canon Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM

Canon photographers with EOS R cameras need a bright 50mm. This one.

Compact and light 50mm with very fine sharpness, good brightness and favorable price.

Not weatherproof, moderate focus speed.

The small and sleek RF 50mm f1.8, is among Canon’s best lenses, compared to the price. Which makes it a matter of course to bring on a trip, where you can take advantage of its distortion-free performance, superb sharpness and usable brightness....

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : James Artaius (digitalcameraworld.com)

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review

A next-gen nifty fifty, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is both a bargain and an essential for EOS R owners

Same size & weight as EF version ; … but not as plasticky! ; Impressive image quality ; Very affordable

Not weather sealed

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is everything you want a nifty fifty to be. It's cheap, compact and capable, delivering great image quality (on par in some areas with the RF 50mm f/1.2L, which costs over ten times as much!) in a truly pocket-sized lens....

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review

If you are looking for a lens that will produce high quality results at a lower cost than most Canon lenses, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 standard lens is an excellent choice. Many photographers

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon 50mm f/1.8 II EF Review Round-Up

At the beginning of this review I stated that the 50mm f/1.8 II is the cheapest lens in the Canon line. Cheap really refers to the price tag only because for a price below 100 EUR you get a light-weight, high performing lens. So most affordable may be...

Apr, 2009

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