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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | prime |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
A unique and indispensable addition to Canon's series of EF lenses, the 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8. It is a standard lens type.
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
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Auto focus | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Picture quality | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Durability | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 3.5 |
Value for money | — | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — |
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lens type | Standard | — | Macro | — | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | — | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Stepper motor | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | — | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 75 millimeters |
max focal length | — | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 1.54 x 2.72 x 2.72 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
ASIN | B00X8MRBCW |
Item model number | 0570C005AA |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 10, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
Country of Origin | Malaysia |
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Product Description
The wide f/1.8 aperture lets in more than 8x the amount of light compared to the standard zoom lens that is provided with your EOS. This results in sharper images with less motion blur and reduced need to use flash in dimly lit conditions so you can easily capture the atmosphere of a low light environment. The 50mm focal length allows you to fill the frame with your subject from a comfortable distance making it a great lens for portraits. A similar perspective to the human eye and its compact size make the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM a great everyday lens to always carry with your EOS camera. The near-silent STM (Stepping Motor) technology focuses extremely quickly when shooting photos, so you can react suddenly to capture fleeting moments. Creating high quality movies is easier with STM as it delivers steady and quiet continuous focusing, so your movies are smooth, and soundtracks only capture the surrounding sounds and not the noise of a focusing motor. The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM replaces the popular EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens which was affectionately known for giving outstanding picture quality at an affordable price. This latest version gives the same stunning photo quality but with a fast, near-silent focus motor and a more robust build that belies its price.
From the Manufacturer
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Compact and lightweight—an outstanding walk-around lens Canon's EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a great entry into the world of EOS prime lenses. With an 80mm effective focal-length on APS-C cameras, 50mm on full-frame cameras, it's an excellent prime lens for portraits, action, even nighttime photography. Its bright maximum aperture of f/1.8 helps it not only to excel in low light, but also to capture gorgeous, sharp images and movies with beautiful background blur thanks to its circular 7-blade design. An updated lens arrangement with new lens coatings helps render images with excellent color balance, plus minimized ghosting and flare. Performance is brilliant, with a stepping motor (gear-type STM) to deliver near silent, continuous Movie Servo AF for movies plus speedy, smooth AF for stills. A redesigned exterior with improved focus ring placement makes manual focus adjustments a breeze. Canon's most compact 50mm lens, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a rugged metal mount, plus an improved minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x. Offering sharp performance for the best in movies and stills, it's a fixed focal length gem—the perfect lens for photographers and moviemakers to expand the creative possibilities with their EOS cameras.
Specifications
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 50mm f/1.8
- Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View: 46°
- Focus Adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft. / 0.35m
- Filter Size: 49mm
- Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: Approx. 2.7 x 1.5 in. / 69.2 x 39.3mm, Approx. 5.6 oz. / 159g
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Customers like the quality, value, and image quality of the camera lens. For example, they say it's a great lens for general photography, with a beautiful depth of field and excellent value for money. Customers are also happy with performance, and sharpness. That said, opinions are mixed on focus and noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's a great lens for general photography and portraits that have a bit of context to them. They say the lens is excellent for both full-frame and crop sensor Canon DSLRs, and is a fantastic entry point into prime lenses.
"...jumping on the mirrorless camera bandwagon, this is an excellent lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Canon DSLRs." Read more
"...It's a fantastic entry point into prime lenses and allows photographers to explore creative possibilities without breaking the bank...." Read more
"...so I can zoom in and out for my Youtube videos, but this a really good starter lens!" Read more
"This is a good, clear and fast lens at a very reasonable price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes nice photos with beautiful bokeh and solid color. The lens has nice qualities for portraits and will work on full-frame Canons as well as APS-C cameras. The length of the 80 mm makes it ideal for portrait taking as well a landscape photography, and it's perfect for street photography. The natural perspective and fast aperture make the EF 50 1.8 STM a great choice for group portraits.
"...This lens is producing razor sharp images wide-open and the autofocus is extremely quiet, smooth and accurate...." Read more
"...This lens has exceeded my expectations, delivering exceptional image quality and a versatility that makes it a must-have for any photography..." Read more
"This lens really upgraded my video quality! I love that it lets in so much light! I do wish I could be able to zoom in with this lens though...." Read more
"...2. Image quality –Sharp lens, even when wide open it stays fairly sharp (wide open meaning when shooting at F1.8). Colors and contrast look good...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say that it provides excellent value for the quality it delivers, making it an excellent choice for both.
"...It provides exceptional value for the quality it delivers, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced photographers on a budget..." Read more
"...But, this lens is so crisp and lightweight. I do also greatly appreciate the price point!..." Read more
"This is a good, clear and fast lens at a very reasonable price." Read more
"...solid purchase and solid price in the secondary market." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that the build quality and finish is solid, and the lens brings a high-quality look to their photos. The lens has quiet focus and nice bokeh. Some customers also appreciate the color reproduction and sharpness, but they say that the f/1.8 is usable but the lens has better.
"...The build quality and finish, while still being mostly plastic, feels way more robust...." Read more
"...Despite its affordability, Canon has not compromised on durability. The lens feels solid in hand and is designed to withstand regular use...." Read more
"...solid purchase and solid price in the secondary market." Read more
"...In some cases, the DOF creates some unique bokeh. At other times, the sharpness from this lens surprises me...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention it works well for the money, has a wide aperture, and gives better results. It does a great job with still life and is very good at a lot of things. Some mention that it has no issues at all with the lens, works well in low light, and works OK with autofocus.
"...will undoubtedly enhance your photographic experience and deliver impressive results." Read more
"...I still use this very frequently and love the results." Read more
"...was packaged well inside the box and so far is working perfectly fine with no issues...." Read more
"...Even with an off brand adapter it worked great, always get amazing shots...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it's so sharp that they haven't taken it off their camera, it' s versatile and still sharp 2 years later, and the STM is noticeably sharper. They also appreciate the crispness of pet portraits.
"...After testing it out I can say BOY is this thing tack sharp. With my old lens, I had to shoot at F/2.8 if I wanted anything with usable sharpness...." Read more
"...The sharpness, clarity, and level of detail it captures are truly remarkable...." Read more
"...But, this lens is so crisp and lightweight. I do also greatly appreciate the price point!..." Read more
"...Wide open it's tack sharp center frame, sharper than my nifty-fifty...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it's accurate and rarely misses focus, while others say that it handles low light very well, has a metal mount, and has ft time manual focus override. However, some say that the autofocus on video can be tricky, it has s ratht narrow range of focus, and that it is slow to focus.
"...The autofocus was reasonably quick, but very loud and lacking in smoothness and accuracy.BUILD QUALITY:..." Read more
"...But, could someone help me here, is it slow to focus or am i not in the right lighting environment to have a quicker focus?..." Read more
"...Its exceptional image quality, solid build, smooth autofocus, and versatile focal length make it a worthwhile investment...." Read more
"...this lens lacks a physical indicator of focus, i.e. hard to find infinity, and 2)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the camera lenses. Some mention that it is much quieter, while others say that the STM technology definitely makes the focus noise quieter. However, some customers also say that AF is a little noisy and not as swift as other Canon lenses, and the motor is louder. That said, some say that it's not elegant nor quiet, and that the in-built mic picks up some minor clicking.
"...The STM (Stepping Motor) technology ensures smooth and quiet autofocus, which is particularly useful when shooting videos or capturing candid..." Read more
"...The autofocus was reasonably quick, but very loud and lacking in smoothness and accuracy.BUILD QUALITY:..." Read more
"...case, when I put it to the test on an 80D and a 5DmkIV, it was very quiet in video; no sound could be heard as the lens focused...." Read more
"It is a little bit of a noisier lens, but it takes crisp photos with beautiful Boca. Perfect for the beginner lens." Read more
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Let me start by saying I'm a hobbyist photographer and I've been shooting with a Canon Rebel T1i (500D) for the past 10 years. I was heavily budget-constrained, so I rocked my OG Canon 50mm 1.8 (non-STM) version since 2010. For $150 at the time, it was a fast lens that was affordable to most novice DSLR photographers like myself.
After recently getting back into my hobby after a couple years of being tied up with other stuff, I noticed my 50mm was producing softer images than I remember. It had never been dropped or otherwise abused, but it just seemed to be not performing the way I expected. The autofocus was reasonably quick, but very loud and lacking in smoothness and accuracy.
BUILD QUALITY:
Now that I had a little more money saved up, I decided to purchase the updated STM version of this lens and this is a MASSIVE leap from the old version. The build quality and finish, while still being mostly plastic, feels way more robust. The cheap shiny finish of the old version was gone in favor of a beefier, textured plastic. Also, the lens mount itself is now made of aluminum which fits very firmly against the camera body.
PERFORMANCE:
After testing it out I can say BOY is this thing tack sharp. With my old lens, I had to shoot at F/2.8 if I wanted anything with usable sharpness. This lens is producing razor sharp images wide-open and the autofocus is extremely quiet, smooth and accurate. It is still audible but you really have to listen for it. As far as speed goes, it doesn't seem much quicker than the old 50mm, but is way more accurate and reliable. The quiet STM focusing makes this usable for video, whereas the old version simply wasn't
Just keep in mind the manual focus still uses an internal motor to move the lens elements. With the camera turned off, turning the focus ring doesn't do anything. Also, on an older camera body like my T1i, turning off the camera wouldn't retract the lens barrel. Now that I've upgraded to a Canon 90D, I noticed turning off the camera will auto-retract the lens barrel all the way, making it suitable to store in a bag without damaging the lens.
SUMMARY:
If you're getting into DSLR photography and have a reasonably modern Canon DSLR body, this lens is a must-have. For $125 at the time of this review, it's even cheaper than the old lens (especially accounting for inflation), while out-performing it in nearly every metric. Prime lenses are the kings of affordable speed and sharpness, and this lens is right up there with the very best primes you can buy for under $500. If you aren't jumping on the mirrorless camera bandwagon, this is an excellent lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Canon DSLRs.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
Let me start by saying I'm a hobbyist photographer and I've been shooting with a Canon Rebel T1i (500D) for the past 10 years. I was heavily budget-constrained, so I rocked my OG Canon 50mm 1.8 (non-STM) version since 2010. For $150 at the time, it was a fast lens that was affordable to most novice DSLR photographers like myself.
After recently getting back into my hobby after a couple years of being tied up with other stuff, I noticed my 50mm was producing softer images than I remember. It had never been dropped or otherwise abused, but it just seemed to be not performing the way I expected. The autofocus was reasonably quick, but very loud and lacking in smoothness and accuracy.
BUILD QUALITY:
Now that I had a little more money saved up, I decided to purchase the updated STM version of this lens and this is a MASSIVE leap from the old version. The build quality and finish, while still being mostly plastic, feels way more robust. The cheap shiny finish of the old version was gone in favor of a beefier, textured plastic. Also, the lens mount itself is now made of aluminum which fits very firmly against the camera body.
PERFORMANCE:
After testing it out I can say BOY is this thing tack sharp. With my old lens, I had to shoot at F/2.8 if I wanted anything with usable sharpness. This lens is producing razor sharp images wide-open and the autofocus is extremely quiet, smooth and accurate. It is still audible but you really have to listen for it. As far as speed goes, it doesn't seem much quicker than the old 50mm, but is way more accurate and reliable. The quiet STM focusing makes this usable for video, whereas the old version simply wasn't
Just keep in mind the manual focus still uses an internal motor to move the lens elements. With the camera turned off, turning the focus ring doesn't do anything. Also, on an older camera body like my T1i, turning off the camera wouldn't retract the lens barrel. Now that I've upgraded to a Canon 90D, I noticed turning off the camera will auto-retract the lens barrel all the way, making it suitable to store in a bag without damaging the lens.
SUMMARY:
If you're getting into DSLR photography and have a reasonably modern Canon DSLR body, this lens is a must-have. For $125 at the time of this review, it's even cheaper than the old lens (especially accounting for inflation), while out-performing it in nearly every metric. Prime lenses are the kings of affordable speed and sharpness, and this lens is right up there with the very best primes you can buy for under $500. If you aren't jumping on the mirrorless camera bandwagon, this is an excellent lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Canon DSLRs.
First and foremost, the image quality produced by the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is outstanding. The sharpness, clarity, and level of detail it captures are truly remarkable. Whether I'm capturing portraits, landscapes, or everyday moments, this lens consistently delivers stunning results. The wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 allows for beautiful background blur (bokeh), making subjects stand out with a professional and artistic look.
The build quality of the lens is also impressive. Despite its affordability, Canon has not compromised on durability. The lens feels solid in hand and is designed to withstand regular use. The STM (Stepping Motor) technology ensures smooth and quiet autofocus, which is particularly useful when shooting videos or capturing candid moments without disturbing the subject.
One of the standout features of this lens is its versatility. The 50mm focal length is a classic choice for various photography genres, including portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions. It offers a natural perspective and produces flattering results, making it a favorite among photographers. The lens is also lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around for any shooting adventure.
Another aspect worth mentioning is the affordability of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens. It provides exceptional value for the quality it delivers, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced photographers on a budget. It's a fantastic entry point into prime lenses and allows photographers to explore creative possibilities without breaking the bank.
In conclusion, I highly recommend the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens to any photography enthusiast. Its exceptional image quality, solid build, smooth autofocus, and versatile focal length make it a worthwhile investment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this lens will undoubtedly enhance your photographic experience and deliver impressive results.