Lens Comparison
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens vs Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better price (msrp) ($239 vs $299).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better length (40mm vs 44.8mm).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better weight (149g (5.3 oz) vs 160g (5.6 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 18-45mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 11 |
| Optical Groups | − | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 46° – 46° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 29-72mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $239 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 43mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 69mm | 68.1mm |
| Length | 40mm | 44.8mm |
| Weight | 160g (5.6 oz) | 149g (5.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
