Honestly I can't remember how many 50mm lenses I reviewed during the last few years but there were many. Seems as if all the manufacturers are or have been in an update frenzy. All of then Well, Canon has been a little late in this game.

Nice lens. Lightweight

It's probably not as sharp as some people would like when used wide open, but stopped down to ƒ/2.8 or ƒ/4, it's as sharp as sharp gets. For the price point, you really can't go wrong with this lens, and it's a welcome improvement in sharpness over the previous version II of the 50mm ƒ/1.8.

Many a photographer has looked to Canon's "nifty fifty"—the EF 50mm f/1.8 II USM ($125.99)—as a first lens due to its attractive price and wide aperture. The first update to the lens in nearly two decades, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM ($125.99), keeps the optics and the price the same, but uses a stepping motor (STM) for focus. The new motor provides smooth, quiet focus when paired with newer Canon cameras, but it's on the slow side. If you're buying on price alone, the 50mm f/1.8 STM is a solid choice, but it's not the best standard-angle prime available for Canon cameras. Editors' Choice honors for fast 50mm lenses stay with the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($948.99 at Amazon) . The Sigma is a larger, heavier, and pricier prime lens, but its optical quality is fantastic. DesignThe EF 50mm f/1.8 ($125.00 at Amazon)  is a small, light lens. It measures 1.6 by 2.7 inches (HD), weighs just 5.7 ounces, and supports 49mm front filters. Canon doesn't include a lens hood, but you can buy the ES-...

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is the company's least expensive lens. It's an excellent value, even if it does have some flaws.

Sharp at f/1.8; Lightweight; Silent, smooth video focus; Very affordable

Modest barrel distortion; Slower focus; Can flare; Some fall-off at wide aperture; Omits stabilization; Narrower field of view on APS-C cameras; Hood not included

This is the best lense for its price. Good for portrait and low light photography.

Having a lens that is not big and bulky but still gives you an amazing photo is fantastic. It is perfect for portraits

This lightweight and compact lens offers more than just affordability; it gives you pure value for your money. The silent stepping motor allows for speedier and quieter autofocus, and the lens also delivers supreme quality images, robust exterior, and less motion blur at a bang for the buck.

Bokeh is natural and beautiful, Ergonomic lens, which is easy to hold and use, Manual focus can easily be used by moving the ring, Flare performance is very good and there is no ghosting, Autofocus is silent and fast, providing a quick and seamless performance

Some level of barrel distortion, Moderate noises when shaken, Falloff is visible without the existence of a profile

Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-S Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, High Max Magnification ratio of, 1x, Minimum focus distance of, 0.03m / 1.2 inch, Light weight at only, 190g / 6.7 oz, No Weather Sealing

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, High Max Magnification ratio of, 1x, Minimum focus distance of, 0.03m / 1.2 inch, Light weight at only, 190g / 6.7 oz, No Weather Sealing

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features