Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Full-Frame Lens (2020)

MSRP 200 USD71% Neofiliac74% External
Keywords: canoncompactfull-framelenspancake-lensprime-lensrf-mount

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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent sharpness at f1.8
  • Compact and compact
  • Optical stabilisation
Cons
  • Not as sharp as EF

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Wide aperture for portraiture and low-light imaging
  • Lightweight build quality
Cons
  • Bokeh can be distracting

digitalpicture[3]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Low price
  • Compact design
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • Lack of focal length sharing options

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References

  1. ^ Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-rf-50mm-f1-8-stm-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  2. ^ Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canon-rf-50mm-f18-stm. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  3. ^ Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-50mm-F1.8-STM-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.

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