Lens Details
Canon
RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
$239~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: November 4, 2020
Highlights
- Designed for Canon RF, a full-frame 50mm f/1.8 standard prime that is a go-to all-rounder.
- A fast f/1.8 maximum aperture gives smooth background blur and excellent low-light reach.
- It is lightweight at 160g, pairing well with Canon RF bodies.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens — a short-telephoto / portrait option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Portraits and low light — a fast f/1.8 aperture for blurred backgrounds.
50mm
Focal Length
f/1.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
160g
Weight
43mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 6 |
| Optical Groups | 5 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 46° – 46° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $239 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Diameter | 69mm |
| Length | 40mm |
| Weight | 160g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
