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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
84 PixelMeter Score 25 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent value for the price
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
  • Good center sharpness and image quality
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Effective close-focusing capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Lack of weather sealing
  • Audible focus motor noise
  • No dedicated AF/MF switch
  • Soft corners and resolution drop-off
  • Noticeable focus breathing

Launch price Launch price $199
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 30 cm (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 43mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 160g (5.6 oz) · 69 x 40 mm (2.72 x 1.57 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 3, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $199
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 30 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 160g (5.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 69mm (2.72 in)
Length Length 40mm (1.57 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 43mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None