Canon 50mm F1.8 – RF

Overview
The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a compact RF prime lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture capable of high quality images. It features a STM motor and RF mount, making it smooth, fast, and near silent autofocus. With an aspheric lens element, it delivers superior sharpness from centre to edge. The lens is also equipped with Super Spectra Coating, which improves image quality and colour rendering.

The wide f/1.8 aperture of the RF 50mm F1.8 STM allows for creative and impactful images at lower ISO, while also achieving sharp focus on the subject and a beautiful blurred background. The STM technology ensures quiet and smooth focusing, making it suitable for both stills and video. This compact and lightweight lens is designed for everyday use, with a combined focusing and control ring for intuitive control and a 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh. Affordable and versatile, the RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a great choice for exploring your creativity and capturing natural and flattering portraits in ambient light.

Summary
Focal Length: 50mm
Max Aperture: f/1.8
Lens Format: Full Frame
Lens Mount: Canon RF
Weight: 0-2kg
Included in box
1x Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Prime Lens – RF Mount
1x Lens Cap E43
1x Rear End Cap – Lens Dust Cap RF

About the Canon 50mm F1.8 – RF
The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a compact RF prime lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture capable of high quality images. The lens is small, light and quiet thanks to a redesign of optics for its RF mount and STM motor and ideal for exploring your creativity.

Wide aperture creativity

Create artistic and impactful images at lower ISO thanks to a wide f/1.8 aperture that achieves sharp focus on a subject yet delivers a beautiful blurred background.

Sharp, quiet focusing

The STM (Stepping Motor) technology focuses very smoothly and in near-silence, ideal for stills and video. Super Spectra Coating on the lens elements ensure quality.

Compact and lightweight

At 160g and 40.5mm, it is a highly compact and lightweight partner for your day-to-day shooting with EOS R-series cameras, with no adapter required.

Considered design

Very discreet with a combined focusing and control ring for intuitive control, the lens has a 7-blade circular aperture for superb bokeh and focuses to 0.3m.

Creativity at lower cost

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM offers an affordable way to explore greater creativity, and is a great choice for ambient light portraits with a natural, flattering perspective.

OPTICAL FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
Image size Full Frame
35mm film equivalent focal length (mm) 50mm
Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 40°00′, 27°30′, 46°00′
Lens construction (elements/groups) 6/5
No. of diaphragm blades 7
Minimum aperture 22
Closest focussing distance (m) 0.30
Maximum magnification (x) 0.25
Distance Information Yes
Image stabiliser No
AF actuator STM
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dust/moisture resistance –
Filter diameter (mm) 43 *1
Max. diameter x length (mm) 69.2 x 40.5
Weight (g) 160
ACCESSORIES Lens Cap E43 *2
Lens hood ES-65B *3
Lens case/pouch LP1014 *4
Rear End Cap – Lens Dust Cap RF *5
Extender Compatibility No
Footnote *1 Only 1 filter should be used at any given time. The Canon close-up lenses 250D / 500D
and the Canon circular polarising filter PL-C B are not compatible.
*2 Center pinch type, bundled with lens
*3 Not bundled, available as optional accessory separately
*4 Not bundled, available as optional accessory separately
*5 Bundled with lens

STM Motor – Smooth, fast, near silent autofocus
Wide f/1.8 aperture – Great for low light and stunning bokeh
Aspheric lens element – Superior sharpness from centre to edge
RF mount – Compact design with better performance
Super Spectra Coating – Improves image quality and colour rendering