Name: Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: UCE-06-4100-2 5939103136
Price: 131.29 USD
Availability: InStock

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens offers a versatile 50mm view, bright f/1.8 aperture, and lightweight design for portraits and low-light work. Shop now.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a compact, lightweight prime lens ideal for portraits, street photography, and low-light scenarios. Its fast f/1.8 aperture allows for excellent background blur and superior performance in dim lighting conditions. The STM motor ensures smooth and quiet autofocus, making it suitable for both photography and video recording.

Allows for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background blur.

Fast f/1.8 Aperture

Provides smooth and quiet autofocus, ideal for video recording.

STM Motor

Weighs only 160g, making it easy to carry and handle.

Compact and Lightweight

Reduces ghosting and flare for improved image quality.

Optimized Lens Coatings

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 is a **prime** lens built around the **Canon EF** mount, covering **full-frame** sensors on Canon DSLR cameras. Its **f/1.8** maximum aperture is the standout specification here, offering a wide opening for creative depth-of-field work and shooting in reduced light. Focal length is fixed at **50mm**, placing it firmly in the standard range. The lens supports both **autofocus and manual focus**, giving users the flexibility to switch between modes as their shooting style demands. Weighing just **160 grams**, it adds minimal bulk to any DSLR body, making it a practical choice for photographers who value a lightweight kit. The **49mm** filter thread provides compatibility with a wide selection of filters at an accessible price point. It is worth noting that this lens includes **no image stabilization**, so stable shooting technique or adequate shutter speeds are important considerations in lower light conditions.

Fixed 50mm focal length with a wide f/1.8 maximum aperture for control over depth of field and performance in lower light.

50mm f/1.8 Prime

Fits the full Canon EF DSLR lineup, with full-frame coverage on bodies like the 5D and 6D series.

Canon EF Mount

Stepping motor autofocus delivers smooth, quiet focusing well-suited to both stills and video shooting.

STM Autofocus Motor

Designed to cover Canon's full-frame sensors, and also usable on APS-C bodies where it gives an 80mm equivalent field of view.

Full-Frame Coverage

At just 160 grams, it is one of the lightest f/1.8 primes available, adding minimal weight to any kit.

160g Compact Build

Supports both autofocus and manual focus, giving shooters flexibility across different shooting scenarios.

Auto and Manual Focus

A small, common filter diameter that keeps the cost of compatible ND, UV, and polarizing filters low.

49mm Filter Thread

Six-blade iris produces circular out-of-focus highlights at wider apertures for background separation.

6-Blade Aperture Diaphragm

User Manual

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM review

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

Is the Canon 50mm 1.8 STM the BEST LENS EVER?

The Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens is a compact and versatile prime lens that’s well suited for portraits, everyday photography, and low-light shooting. This used lens offers a classic 50mm perspective and a lightweight design that makes it easy to keep on hand for a wide range of creative work. Key Features<ul><li>Standard 50mm Perspective: A classic focal length that works beautifully for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose use.</li><li>Bright f/1.8 Aperture: Helps create shallow depth of field and supports shooting in lower light.</li><li>STM Autofocus: Designed for smooth, quiet focusing that is especially useful for video and everyday shooting.</li><li>Compact Design: Small and lightweight construction makes it easy to carry as an everyday lens.</li><li>Canon EF Mount: Compatible with Canon EF-mount DSLR camera bodies.</li><li>Versatile Creative Tool: A reliable prime lens choice for photographers looking to add a sharp, flexible option to their kit.</li></ul> If you’re looking for an affordable and dependable prime, this Canon 50mm f1.8 STM is ready to become a trusted part of your camera bag.

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Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens

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Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens

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