Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Full-Frame Lens (2015)
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Product Overview
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM is an entry-level normal prime lens for Canon EF-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Canon in 2015 as its last "nifty-fifty" for EF, it has 6 elements in 5 groups.
Unfortunately, Canon has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
A normal prime lens, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM has the potential to be one of the most used and ultimately versatile option in a photographer's bag. Usually the easiest to design and to QC, it is a great option for landscape and street photography. Its bright maximum aperture also helps night and portrait works.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Rather compelling image quality
- Great price
Cons
- Lens hood not included
- Lacks weather sealing
What external reviewers found***
External score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design
- Improved aperture blades
- Sharpness at f1.8
Cons
- Lack of sharpness at close-ups
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
7 blades, Circular blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
5 groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
69 mm / 2.72 in
Size | Length
39 mm / 1.54 in
Weight
159 g / 5.62 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
0.21x
Min Focus Distance
350 mm / 13.78 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ES-68 (sold separately)
Debut
2015-05-11
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cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 85%Canon's EF 50mm f1.8 STM is the latest version of the company's flagship lens. It has been updated with smoother focusing, more rounded aperture blades, closer focusing and a tougher lens mount. But how do the two lenses compare in terms of sharpness across the frame? Find out in my quality page, or skip to my sample images (from full-frame and APS-C bodies)
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sharpness at f1.8
- Improved aperture blades
- Compact, lightweight design
Cons
- Lack of sharpness at close-ups
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References
- ^ Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-ef-50mm-f1-8-stm-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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