Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Canon RF, full size
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Product details

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a fast, quiet and affordable fixed focal length for creative possibilities - ideal for upgrading from a kit lens. Explore your creativity and expand your photographic possibilities
with this remarkably compact lens. This fixed focal length offers great fun for little money.

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is small, light and affordable. With a light intensity of 1:1.8, it is ideal in low-light conditions and allows creative control of depth of field. With innovative optics and a very quiet STM motor, you will easily discover completely new possibilities.

Thanks to the high speed of 1:1.8, you can take artistic and impressive pictures even at low ISO values, with precise focusing of the subject and attractive background blur.

The STM technology focuses very evenly and almost silently thanks to the stepping motor - ideal for photos and videos. The Super Spectra coating contributes to the excellent image quality of this lens. With only about 160 g and a diameter of approx. 40.5 mm, it is extremely compact and lightweight. Without the need for an adapter, it is your ideal partner for everyday shooting with EOS R Series cameras.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
160 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Lens type
Normal Lens, 
Prime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Canon RF
Focal length
50 mm
Item number
14128654

General information

Manufacturer
Canon
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
4515C005
Release date
5.11.2020

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.30 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, 
Prime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Canon RF
Max. Aperture
1.80 
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Focal length
50 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
43 mm
Number of lenses
6
Number of lens groups
5
Lens equipment
Metal bayonet
Optical zoom
0.25 x
Focus type
Autofocus

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens cap 43mm + RF, 
RF 50mm

Product dimensions

Weight
160 g
Length
40.50 mm
Diameter
69.20 mm

Package dimensions

Length
13.80 cm
Width
11.60 cm
Height
11.80 cm
Weight
311 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.OM System
  • 2.Nikon
  • 3.Canon
  • 3.Sony
  • 5.Olympus

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Nikon
  • 4.Sony
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron
  • 8.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
  • 2.Canon
  • 2.OM System
  • 4.Nikon
  • 5.Sigma
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good91/100
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DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseApril 2023
  • PositiveGood resolution
  • PositiveExtremely high luminous intensity
  • PositiveCompact and lightweight
  • NegativeNo image stabiliser

In terms of image quality, the budget lens can't quite keep up with the professional alternatives, which are ten times the price. Nevertheless, the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM gets a buy recommendation from us. With this lens, beginners in particular have the opportunity to acquire equipment for comparatively little money, with which they can take wonderfully creative photographs with selective depth of field...

Very good90/100
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DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseJune 2021

The classic fixed focal length par excellence. Read the test of this very good fixed focal length on pages 46/47.