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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
$374
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
RF5018STM
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Take next-level stunning portraits with Canon's RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens. This EOS R system lens packs a focal length of 50mm, a maximum aperture of f/1.8, as well as an STM focus drive system. Unleash your creativity and get closer to your subjects, thanks to its minimum focusing distance of 0.30m.
Key Features
- Capture in confidence as this lens lets you photograph a variety of scenes with a realistic perspective. Thanks to its STM focus drive system and focal length of 50mm, you can take portraits, food, landscapes, and snapshots effortlessly.
- This compact lens makes your subjects shine with its wide f/1.8 aperture, which helps you capture your subjects even in low light conditions.
- It is also ideal for shooting small subjects, products, and desserts as it offers a minimum focusing range of 0.30m and supports quarter macro shooting with 0.25x maximum magnification.
- The lens works seamlessly with Canon RF-mount cameras such as EOS R5 or EOS R6.
- Get ultra-sharp focus, crisp and clear photos as this lens flaunts high image quality over the entire screen. When used with EOS R5 or R6 cameras, it can achieve image stabilisation of up to 7 stops. Say goodbye to shakes or night-scene blurs and hello to accurate, remarkable results.
- Achieve smooth and natural bokeh effects using this lens’ 7 circular aperture blades. It also has 6 elements in 5 groups to give you a comprehensive lens performance.
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Lenses |
| Model Number | RF5018STM |
| Colour | Black |
Camera Lens
| Lens Mount Type | Canon RF Mount |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Lens Filter Size | 43 mm |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.8" / 30 cm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Dimensions
| Product Depth | 0.40 cm |
|---|---|
| Product Height | 0.69 cm |
| Product Weight | .16 kg |
Warranty
| Manufacturers | 60 Months |
|---|
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is rated
out of
5 by
30.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cap P Cino from
A Game Changer for Portrait Photography
Shooting portraits with a 50mm lens is an absolutely amazing experience. It's on a completely different level from my high-end mobile phone. The quality, the depth of field, and the way it renders subjects is just beautiful.
However, it's important to remember that this is pure photography – there's no AI to automatically touch up your photos like on a phone. This means that learning the fundamentals, especially composition, is crucial. But that's the rewarding part! It pushes you to become a better photographer. If you're ready to move beyond point-and-shoot and truly learn the craft of creating beautiful portraits, this lens is a fantastic choice.
Date published: 2025-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mitch from
Small, sharp, affordable, versatile
I bought this lens with my R6 mk2 as an alternative to my RF24-105 (which is also great, just big) for when I want a smaller lens and a wider aperture. It’s more than sharp enough for my usage and in some scenarios renders bokeh in a characterful almost vintage way wide open. When stopped down the lens becomes as sharp as some L lenses I’ve used which is especially remarkable at the price point. In some scenarios the lens almost has some “3D Pop” as some people say. The size and weight is also very convenient, when I’m doing street photography, the small size makes the lens not intimidating to the general public so they don’t feel intimidated by it which is a common thing with large lenses. Overall, very nice lens in general and especially for the price. Would recommend to anyone in the RF system.
Date published: 2024-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Herman from
Great image quality on a budget
This is a great lens, particularly for beginners. Given its 1.8 aperture it's easy to experiment and get those blurry backgrounds without beaking the bank.
The image quality is great, and it is easy to carry everywhere because it's small size.
Date published: 2024-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bass from
Nifty by name, Nifty by Nature: The Nifty Fifty.
Began my journey with this prime and couldn't think of anything better. The depth of field and length pushed you to get creative as you learn your camera. The value is superb at this price point as well. A must have in the kit.
Date published: 2024-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nathaniel from
Simple but great!
Bought while borrowing my friend's camera for a month.
It was an excellent lens for the price I paid and definitely holds it's own against higher cost lenses in my professional work.
Date published: 2024-05-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
andy from
great value lens
With only a 18-200mm lens for my EOS40D, I was looking for a simple fixed lens for general photography. The Canon RF 50mm does the job perfectly, at very good value.
Date published: 2024-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Amazing quality street/portrait lens.
Great lens. It is perfect for street and portrait photography. I would definitely recommend for people who want a high quality lens on a bit of a budget.
Date published: 2025-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Metragnome from
Huge Bang For Buck
Have had this lens for a while now and love it.... best value Canon lens by far... f/1.8 is awesome and image quality excellent. Lightweight and robust.
Date published: 2024-05-18
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- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Does Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is compatible for canon 700d?
Thanks for your question. Yes, the Canon EF EOS 50mm f/1.8 STM works perfectly with every Canon EOS, Canon DSLR and every Canon autofocus 35mm camera since 1987. Hope this helps!
Date published: 2021-11-02
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