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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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Style: 50 mm Lens


Features

  • 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

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 STMCompact 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. SpecificationsFocal Length & Maximum Aperture: 50mm f/1.8Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groupsDiagonal Angle of View: 46°Focus Adjustment: AF with full-time manualClosest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft. / 0.35mFilter Size: 49mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: Approx. 2.7 x 1.5 in. / 69.2 x 39.3mm, Approx. 5.6 oz. / 159g Sample ImageClick here for larger image MTF Chart P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer Contact Information > See more

Brand: Canon


Focal Length Description: 50 mm


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Canon EF


Camera Lens Description: 7


Real Angle Of View: 50 Degrees


Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f


Minimum Aperture: 22


Compatible Camera Models: Canon EOS Rebel T8i, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon EOS Kiss X9, Canon EOS Rebel T4i, Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon EOS Kiss X8i, Canon EOS Kiss X4, Canon EOS Kiss X5, Canon EOS Kiss X2, Canon EOS-1D, Canon EOS Kiss X3, Canon EOS 3000D, Canon EOS 500D, Canon EOS 750D, Canon EOS Kiss Digital N, Canon EOS Rebel SL1, Canon EOS Rebel SL2, Canon EOS 350D, Canon EOS Rebel SL3, Canon EOS 2000D, Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 100D, Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T5i, Canon EOS 80D, Canon EOS Rebel T1i, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, Canon EOS 1200D, Canon EOS Kiss F, Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, Canon EOS 7D, Canon EOS-1D Mark III, Canon EOS Kiss X7i, Canon EOS 650D, Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Canon EOS 5DS R, Canon EOS 250D, Canon EOS Kiss X50, Canon EOS 800D, Canon EOS Kiss X10, Canon EOS 77D, Canon EOS 400D, Canon EOS 4000D, Canon EOS-1Ds, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T6i, Canon EOS Rebel T2i, Canon EOS 1300D, Canon EOS Rebel T6s, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS Kiss X6i, Canon EOS C100 Mark II, Canon EOS 760D, Canon EOS D60, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, Canon EOS Rebel T7, Canon EOS Rebel T6, Canon EOS 550D, Canon EOS Rebel T3, Canon EOS-1D X, Canon EOS 30D, Canon EOS 700D, Canon EOS Rebel T5, Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EOS 10D, Canon EOS 300D, Canon EOS 70D, Canon EOS 50D, Canon EOS Rebel T7i, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EOS Rebel T3i, Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Canon EOS Kiss X9i, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 850D, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon EOS 8000D, Canon EOS Kiss X70, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EOS 60Da, Canon EOS 450D, Canon EOS D30, Canon EOS 200D, Canon EOS 600D


Photo Filter Size: 49 Millimeters


Lens Mount: Canon EF


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Minimum Focal Length: 50


Lens Design: Prime


Focus Type: Stepper motor


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Multicoated


Focal Length Description: 50 mm


Lens: Standard


Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF


Maximum Focal Length: 50


Global Trade Identification Number: 36, 71, 13


Model Name: 0570C005AA


UPC: 667649005331 722699520606 731215385315 617930150059 013803256871 731215058721 664697870218


Brand: Canon


Camera Lens: 7


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    • now i know why its the BEST Selling lens in the world
Style: 50 mm Lens
update: using the eos m3 i compared the images from this lens to a few i just took with the older canon 85mm 1.8 lens. even though the 85mm cost like nearly 3 times more. the 50mm 1.8 STM in my opinion had both sharper image quality and much better coloring. side by side the 85mm 1.8 seemed washed out, so much that i went back to redo a set a photos i just took with the 50mm 1.8 instead. If you have a newer canon digital camera like the eos m3 , i would highly recommend the 50mm 1.8 , not only will you save money but overall much better image quality and usability as you dont have to step back so far, but still looking very nice! [older review:] I was a bit hesitent to buy this lens as i already had the 50mm 1.4 USM which is a great lens but the one i had started having some sluggish autofocusing issues and in some points simply would not autofocus right (more so if the image was fully blurry and you were trying to focus on something sometimes it just would not focus) But i just bought the Canon EOS M3 (on ebay) and decided since it was a nicer faster camera then the M1 maybe it would be worth trying out the 50mm 1.8 STM as i hear it was faster in focusing and lighter weight too and even a bit sharper wide open. After tryng it out i must say it really is very nice VERY fast autofocus compared to the 50mm 1.4 in my opinion. Sharp and produces nice blurry backgrounds. Does not feel cheap. I mean it def doesnt feel "pro like" BUT it doesnt feel like a toy in my opinion just about the "Right" quality for something like this. For non full frame cameras this likely is the BEST Option you can get for starting out with wanting to take more photos of people. as cropped sensors make it more like a 85mm lens so you get a nice flattened image of the person without having to stand too far back (which can be better in many situations). I think after years of trying diffrent things ive found the best solution for photos of people is this lens + the canon eos m3 (with adapter) so that you have a nice compatish camera that is not too heavy or bulky and very fast and sharp! My issue with the 50mm 1.4 was that sometimes inside it didnt "grab" the image good or it took too long or it wasnt quite as sharp or whatever. Much like the EOS-M 22mm 2.0 lens which is a great value for the price, this is as well (if not more so since you really can use this better for pictures of people). If your a bit new to photography and want to take images to stand out vs all these "cell phone selfies" Just get one of these you'll be amazed at the quality and the possibilities it opens up for a great build and price! I liked it so much i put the box for the 50mm 1.4 in my drawer and proudly put the box for the 50mm 1.8 STM on my dresser because i think for now ive found it is the BEST Lens canon has for the price and what it can do to make great photos of people. Cant wait to use it even more! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015 by K. Geddings
    • Wonderfully sharp, fast focusing and petite
Style: 50 mm Lens
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HIGHLIGHTS: excellent image quality, compact form factor and affordable pricing, but with few concessions in build and AF performance. CONSTRUCTION: Slightly smaller and heavier than the prior model, EF 50 1.8 II, aka nifty-fifty, but with significantly better build quality. Improvements include metal mount, sturdier barrel and AF/MF switch, larger focus ring, grippy matte finish and stepping motor (STM). Unfortunately, it has an odd filter size, 49mm, rather than 52 or 58mm common to small Canon lenses. OPTICAL QUALITY: It's the same optical formula as the nifty-fifty, but with tweaks to lens coatings and improved close focus ability. Wide open it's tack sharp center frame, sharper than my nifty-fifty. Corners on full frame, e.g., 6D, are darker and softer than center but equalize by F2.8. On APS-C cameras, e.g., 70D and Rebel, there is little corner darkening or softness since nearly half the image circle is cropped out. Optimal sharpness is at F5.6. Chromatic aberration (CA) is mild and reduced over the nifty-fifty. In short, image quality is excellent open wide, even better stopped down and one ups the nifty-fifty in both sharpness and control of CA. BOKEH: I love the soft whirl of a defocused background, and this seven-blade diaphragm does not disappoint, rendering smooth bokeh and pleasantly round specular highlights. The smooth bokeh combined with pin sharp center frame really make subjects pop at larger apertures. This a great portrait lens! AUTO FOCUS speed and reliability is markedly better than the nifty-fifty. It's accurate and rarely misses focus even in low light. Focus is achieved by front element extension (nested barrel. The STM motor is quieter than the prior model, albeit not completely silent. VIDEO FOCUS on a 70D is not as fast as STM zooms but buttery smooth and great for touchscreen pulls and Movie Servo. Focus noise, while low volume, was recorded by my 70D's built-in mic during quiet video clips. The workaround is to use an external mic or prefocus. MANUAL FOCUS is focus-by-wire: the ring merely activates the focus motor and is not mechanically coupled to the lens. Manual focus is smooth, but control isn't as good as a mechanical ring. The MF ring is thin but wider than the nifty-fifty's ring and better positioned. Like USM lenses, it has Full-Time Manual (FTM), allowing AF override without flipping a switch: simply turn the MF ring. Unlike USM lenses, FTM is only active when the shutter button is half-depressed. HOOD: The groove on the barrel is for the Canon ES-68, locking bayonet hood. It attaches to the outer barrel, protecting the protruding inner barrel from frontal impact and flare. It's pricy but a worthwhile investment. Update (8/16/2015): The JJC LH-68, a clone of the ES-68, is now available at less than half the cost of OEM. FINAL BLURB: The natural perspective and fast aperture make the EF 50 1.8 STM ideal for low light, travel and street photography with a full frame camera (6D). On a cropper, e.g., Rebel or 70D, it's a short telephoto and perfect for portraits, indoor sports and stage. Canon got everything right with this redesign: accurate and snappy AF, sturdy build and, most significantly, vivid and sharp images wide open. ... show more
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Style: 50 mm Lens
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