Camera Lens, Canon
Canon Lens – EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
- Brand – Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
- Model – Canon
- Lens Type – Prime Lens
- Focal Length – 50mm
- Warranty – 1 year warranty
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Known as the “Nifty Fifty,” it delivers excellent image quality, beautiful background blur, and impressive low-light performance. The bright f/1.8 aperture makes it perfect for portraits, street photography, travel, food photography, and video content creation.
One of the most versatile focal lengths available, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens from Canon is a compact, normal-length prime well-suited to everyday shooting. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. Individual elements feature a Super Spectra coating to help minimize flare and ghosting to realize greater contrast and color accuracy when working in backlit and harsh conditions. Additionally, an STM stepping AF motor is used to realize quick and near-silent autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override.
Normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides an 80mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture enables control over depth of field for selective focus applications and also benefits working in low-light situations.
Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
An STM stepping AF motor realizes smooth, near-silent autofocus that is complemented by advanced AF algorithms and a high-speed CPU for fast AF performance. Additionally, full-time manual focus override is also available.
Redeveloped physical design incorporates a metal lens mount for durability as well as a re-located focusing ring to maintain a compact form factor.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques
| Weight | 0.30 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.3 × 4.3 × 4.3 cm |
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Compatible Cameras | Full-Frame & APS-C Canon DSLR Cameras |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 Rounded Blades |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (STM Motor) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 35 cm (13.78″) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21× |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.7 |
| Optical Design | 6 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Thread Size | 49 mm |
| Diameter | 69.2 mm |
| Length | 39.2 mm |
| Weight | 160 g |
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bright Aperture | Fast f/1.8 aperture for low-light shooting and creative depth of field |
| Compact Design | Lightweight and easy-to-carry design |
| Autofocus Motor | STM motor provides smooth, quiet, and accurate focusing |
| Image Quality | Sharp images with beautiful background blur (bokeh) |
| Portrait Performance | Excellent subject separation and natural-looking portraits |
| Video Capability | Suitable for smooth video recording |
| Compatibility | Full-frame compatible “Nifty Fifty” prime lens |
| Weight Advantage | Only 160g, ideal for everyday use |
Ideal For
| Photography Type | Suitable |
|---|---|
| Portrait Photography | ✓ |
| Street Photography | ✓ |
| Low-Light Photography | ✓ |
| Travel Photography | ✓ |
| Everyday Shooting | ✓ |
| Video Recording | ✓ |
| Beginner & Professional Photographers | ✓ |
Popular Advantages
| Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Beautiful Background Blur | Creates professional-looking portraits with smooth bokeh |
| Excellent Low-Light Performance | Captures brighter images in challenging lighting conditions |
| Fast f/1.8 Aperture | Provides creative depth of field control |
| Compact & Lightweight | Easy to carry for daily photography |
| Great Value for Money | One of Canon’s most popular and affordable prime lenses |
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