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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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Various Retailers have Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (0570C005AA) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.

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Available Retailers:Item details:
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

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Various Retailers have Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (0570C005AA) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member revoc for finding this deal.

Note: Pickup availability will vary by location.

Available Retailers:Item details:
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.8 from over 15,000 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:

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Written by revoc

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Isabel_Ringing
Also available directly from Canon USA at the same price, with free standard shipping.
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/...k&type=New

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Jan 30, 2023
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GrandmasterBBC
Jan 30, 2023
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Just to add my two cents, I would agree with several other comments. First of all, if you have any Canon EF or EF-S camera, and only own the kit lens and maybe the cheap tele zoom, This should absolutely be the next lens you buy. It is an all-around good performer and will serve most people as a very good portrait lens.
And I also agree wholeheartedly that the STM lens is far superior to the older models. Optically I think they are all pretty much identical, but every other aspect of this lens is better. Silent, more accurate and quicker focus are the main things. The older versions are so incredibly loud when they focus.
So yeah, for 100 bucks it's a must have.
Jan 30, 2023
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thievedrelic
Jan 30, 2023
216 Posts
Quote from Isabel_Ringing :
Also available directly from Canon USA at the same price, with free standard shipping.
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/...k&type=New [canon.com]
Refurb also available even cheaper.
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/...-f-1-8-stm
Jan 30, 2023
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hkimb
Jan 30, 2023
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Works with a canon eos rebel t6?
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Jan 30, 2023
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NSXMK3
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Jan 30, 2023
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Amazon delivered mine about an hour and a half after ordering!

Can't wait to try this out - I was holding out for the Sigma 50mm but at this price it's too hard to pass on. Also grabbed a 3rd party hood for a few bucks.

Even if image quality is the same as the older 50 1.8, the silent motor should make a huge difference and the image quality was very nice as is.

I've never had any issues with the canon refurbs either (I almost prefer them as they're tested!) But at $99 and same day delivery for a new one? Easy purchase.

Thanks OP!
Jan 31, 2023
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Geburtenfresser
Jan 31, 2023
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Amazing they still make these..
Jan 31, 2023
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Isabel_Ringing
Jan 31, 2023
106 Posts
Quote from hkimb :
Works with a canon eos rebel t6?
Yes, the EF series lenses fit all Canon EOS bodies

Natively fits:

Full frame EOS DSLR (and SLR)
APS-C EOS DSLR cameras

Via adapter:

EOS M-series (adapter EF-EOS-M)
EOS R-series (adapter EF-EOS R)

Mount mark = Red dot

EF-S series lenses natively fit APS-C EOS DSLR cameras, so your T6 will take both series
Mount mark = White square

H/T eos-magazine <dot> com
Jan 31, 2023
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gadgetzilla
Jan 31, 2023
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I have limited knowledge about photography.

My canon kit came with three variable lenses. This looks like a good general purpose lens.

Can anyone advise if it would be worth it if I was to get the 1.4 version instead of 1.8?

From what I understand it has to do with how much light it lets in.

The question is, does the x4 price justifies the higher cost and would be recommended for an occasional photographer?

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Jan 31, 2023
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LordHypnos
Jan 31, 2023
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Quote from gadgetzilla :
I have limited knowledge about photography.

My canon kit came with three variable lenses. This looks like a good general purpose lens.

Can anyone advise if it would be worth it if I was to get the 1.4 version instead of 1.8?

From what I understand it has to do with how much light it lets in.

The question is, does the x4 price justifies the higher cost and would be recommended for an occasional photographer?
Get the 1.8
Jan 31, 2023
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robteee
Jan 31, 2023
229 Posts
This lens is just okay. It's not sharp until you drop it to f4 so don't expect to get very clear images wide open. A better option is the 50 2.5 macro
Jan 31, 2023
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LunchboxBen
Jan 31, 2023
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I bought the 40mm and never really pull this out anymore. It's better in tight rooms and I love the way the background looks. Crisp foreground and a nice blur in the background. Great intro lens, but upgrade if you can afford it.
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Quote from LunchboxBen :
I bought the 40mm and never really pull this out anymore. It's better in tight rooms and I love the way the background looks. Crisp foreground and a nice blur in the background. Great intro lens, but upgrade if you can afford it.
I think it's good to have a variety of them for different situations -- I sold my older 50mm a while back and got the 35mm sigma, 85mm sigma and the 135mm canon. Absolutely love the all, but sometimes 35 (or even 40) is a bit too wide and it's nice to have a 50.

The 40 and 50 do work in similar situations though. On a crop sensor camera, the 50 was often a bit too much but on a full frame I prefer it.