Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Fixed focal length lens

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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a high quality, affordable lens for creative portraits and low light photography. It allows you to isolate your subject against a blurred background and achieve smooth, near-silent STM focus in video mode.

Fixed focal length lens

Overview

A superb lens, ideal for portraits



The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a high-quality lens that is ideal for creative portraiture and low-light photography, while remaining affordable. It allows you to isolate the subject against a blurred background and achieve smooth, near-silent STM focusing in movie mode. This fixed non-zoom lens delivers superb image quality whether you're capturing stills or video. Sharpness is enhanced, contrast is optimised and distortion is reduced for more natural-looking images. The glass lenses used in the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM incorporate Canon's custom Super Spectra coating, which prevents internal flare and ghosting when shooting in bright light.


Outstanding performance

TheEF 50mm f/1.8 STM allows you to blur the background to make your subject stand out. You can also fill the frame without getting too close, making it easier to capture natural expressions. When used on an EOS full-frame camera, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM serves as a standard lens, offering a perspective similar to that of the human eye. This makes it ideal for high-quality everyday photography. This lens lets in a lot of light, so you can continue shooting even in low light. Capture the atmosphere of the moment with the available ambient light. You'll love the results!

Nearly silent STM technology offers very fast focusing when shooting, allowing you to react on the fly and capture precious moments. Focusing is slower and smoother in video mode, giving footage a professional cinematic feel.


Key features:

  • A great lens for portraits
  • Fast, near-silent focusing
  • Outstanding low-light performance
  • Ultra-sharp image quality
  • Compact design ideal for on-the-go use
  • Number of aperture blades: 7
  • Minimum aperture: 22
  • AF motor: STM
  • Weight: 160 g
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Brand

Canon

Model

0570C005

Technical specifications

Lens type

Standard

Sensor format

APS-C
Full Frame

Compatibility

Canon

Stabilized

No

Prime lens

Yes

Max focal length

50 mm

Minimum focus distance

0.35 m

Weather sealing body

No

Mirrorless compatible

No

Filter size

49 mm

Lens hood

No

Physical characteristics

Length

39.3 mm

Weight

160 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 23 Jun 2015

Customer reviews
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  • by StéphaneL
    Posted on 22 Feb 2021
    Bought on 6 Dec 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 9

    The best!

    This lens has transformed my 2000d, and my photographic qualities in portrait mode and in automotive photography. It allows to sublimate the smallest details by adding a blurred background. After half a day of use, you get used to it quickly. A must for those who wish to progress in photography.

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  • by GeoffreyM
    Posted on 9 Jan 2021
    Bought on 6 Jan 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Very satisfied!

    My goal is to be at the top, I'm really satisfied and very happy. I'm going to be able to start doing great things.

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  • by Marc T
    Posted on 17 Dec 2017
    Bought on 24 Nov 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    excellent value for money

    Lightweight, fast and quiet, good apparent quality, does not look too plastic: a reference. Large aperture, modern AF and sharpness at the lowest possible price. Universal focal length in FF but a bit limited to portraiture in APS C.

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  • by Anonymous
    Posted on 20 Oct 2017
    Bought on 12 Aug 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Good value for money

    It obviously takes some time to get used to this lens (especially for beginners like me), but the result is very satisfying! Definitely better than the lenses in the packs! The price is attractive and the quality is good! I was advised to use it for portraits --> very good advice! I recommend this item!
    Regarding LDLC: top notch! Great packaging ;)

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  • by Gregory F
    Posted on 20 Nov 2016
    Bought on 5 Oct 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

    It does the job perfectly. As always with Canon.
    The quality of the pictures is really good, the ratio quality/price is really respected.

    I've been using it for a while now and I'm very pleased with the quality of the product.

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