Check out the newest Canon 50MM STM Lens here: https://amzn.to/3tHLkNX This video details the 3 Canon 50mm EF 1.8 lenses produced by Canon. It goes through when they were released, what features standout in each model, differences between them, and showcases example pictures taken with lenses, with a focus on the newest Canon 50MM lens to the lineup, the EF 50MM 1.8 STM Lens. This is a compact little beast of a lens with incredibly fast performance, quick focusing, and pleasing bokeh/background blur. The 1st lens is the Canon 50mm 1.8 metal mount lens produced starting in 1987 through 1991, when the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II lens was released. The 50mm 1.8 II was produced for an amazing 24 years until 2015, when the canon 50mm STM lens was introduced. The most current STM version features some key benefits over the prior 2 versions. It adds 2 aperture blades compared to the prior 2 versions for more consistent and smoother bokeh. It also adds back in the metal mount missing from the 50MM 1.8 II. The build quality is just better, with a more robust feel, and less "plasticky". It is also able to focus about 4" closer to the subject than it's predecessors. And perhaps most importantly, the STM (step through motor) of the lens renders this a game changer for video production. Far less noise and super fast focusing depending upon your body too of course. So well worth it in terms of advancements if you are choosing between the 3 for most shooters. All three of these lenses are compatible with the Canon rebel EOS 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D, as well as the XT, Xti, XS, XSi, T1i, t2i, t3 t3i, t4i, t5 t5i, t6 t6s t6i, t7 t7i, t8i, 5d i ii iii, 7d ii, SL1, SL2, SL3, and more. I also go through the Canon 50mm 1.4 lens: https://amzn.to/4aZpZAz which is a lens near and dear to me as I have used it for many years. Great for still photography and produces great portraits and background blur. Even better but at a $1399 retail is the Canon 50mm F1.2L https://amzn.to/3H9pIgs a low light beast of a lens. Lastly, I cover what to watch out for when buying lenses 1.) Autofocus issues 2.) Haze/mold inside that affects picture quality For used lenses, a great option available in quite a few countries is eBay. I have bought and sold there for over 20 years and while it has it's quirks remains a go to place for me to buy and sell camera gear. #photography #rebel #canon #canonphotography #dslr #camerareviews #lenses #ad When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon.