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EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens

Prices as of September 26, 2026, as listed by each retailer — verify the current price on the retailer's site before purchase.

Price history tracked at Macy's price tracker

14-day low
$169.00
Sep 13 · Macy's
Best price
$169.00
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14-day high
$169.00
All stores
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Sep 13Sep 26
  • Macy's
Lowest in 14 days: $169.00 at Macy's. Highest: $169.00. Current best is 0% below the 14-day high.

What buyers say

AI summary · 100 reviews

A sharp, lightweight lens with excellent value and creamy bokeh that delivers professional-quality images at a budget price. A few buyers note loud focusing noise, but it's rare and doesn't detract from overall satisfaction.

Liked

  • Exceptional image quality
  • Smooth, fast autofocus
  • Beautiful background blur

Complaints

  • Loud focusing noise
  • Chromatic aberration at wide aperture

Generated by AI from real customer reviews at Macy's — may miss nuance. Summarized Sep 2026.

About this product

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens is a compact, lightweight lens designed for versatile photography in various lighting conditions. Its large f/1.8 aperture enables sharp images in low light and creates shallow depth of field for artistic background blur. The lens features continuous autofocus with a smooth, quiet gear-type stepping motor, making it ideal for both stills and video capture. The updated focus ring placement enhances manual control. It is suitable for portraits, fast-moving subjects, and general-purpose shooting. Wipe clean for maintenance.

  • 50mm focal length
  • f/1.8 maximum aperture
  • continuous autofocus
  • quiet stepping motor
  • wipes clean
  • for portraits and video

Based on 100 reviews at Macy's

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