Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
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Product Overview
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens is a compact prime lens in Canon's RF-mount system. A budget-friendly option, the RF50mm F1.8 improves upon its EF counterpart with improved image quality as well as the addition of a customizable control ring shared among RF lenses.
To make these improvements, Canon has optimized lens placement and coatings that together deliver improved color balance, aberration control, and flare resistance.
The f/1.8 maximum aperture makes this "pancake" lens an interesting offering for low-light and portrait photography.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 71%
Pros
- Light, compact design
- Very affordable
- 1:4 macro magnification
Cons
- Lens hood not included
- Lacks weather sealing
- Very slow autofocus
What external reviewers found
External score 74%
Pros
- Good image quality
- Excellent sharpness at f1.8
- Compact and compact
- Lightweight build quality
- Compact design
- Low price
Cons
- Lack of focal length sharing options
- Not as sharp as EF
- Bokeh can be distracting
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
7 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Canon RF-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
5 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 aspherical element + Super Spectra Coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
43 mm / 1.69 in
Size | Diameter
69 mm / 2.72 in
Size | Length
41 mm / 1.61 in
Weight
160 g / 5.65 oz
Function
Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
No
Performance
Max Magnification
0.25x
Min Focus Distance
300 mm / 11.81 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ES-65B (sold separately)
Debut
2020-11-04
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM is a low-cost standard lens for the EOS R mirrorless system. It provides an affordable entry into the World of prime lenses, low-light photography and shallow depth-of-field effects. It is by far the cheapest native lens in the RF system to date, making it tempting for anyone looking for a second lens to complement an existing kit-zoom. But while the overall style and rendering is similar, the newer RF version is noticeably sharper across more of the frame when wide-open.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness at f1.8
- Compact and compact
- Optical stabilisation
Cons
- Not as sharp as EF
digitalpicture[2]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens is half as expensive as the next-lowest-priced Canon RF lens. The lens is compatible with all Canon EOS R series cameras. Canon USA provides a 1-year limited warranty on the lens.
Pros
- Low price
- Compact design
- Good image quality
Cons
- Lack of focal length sharing options
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM makes some sacrifices to meet its aggressive pricing. Its autofocus isn't the quickest or quietest, but it's better than similar budget entries. It's a very appealing lens for beginners, with a wide aperture for portraiture and low-light imaging.
Pros
- Wide aperture for portraiture and low-light imaging
- Lightweight build quality
Cons
- Bokeh can be distracting
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