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EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Discover creative portraiture and low light photography

EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
Discover low light and portrait photography with this compact lens
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
  • Get into focus with a wide f/1.8 aperture

    Bring your subject into sharp focus and blur the background with the wide f/1.8 aperture of the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens.

  • Get smooth results with Stepping Motor Technology

    Stepping motor technology delivers fast, smooth and near silent auto focus, particularly beneficial when shooting movies or in live view mode.

  • The compact, light and affordable low light lens

    The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is long renowned for giving outstanding image quality and robust build at an affordable price.

  • Show off your low light prowess

    The f/1.8 aperture lets more light into the lens, so you can comfortably shoot in darker conditions without the use of a tripod.

EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Gallery
    Image of model among flowers taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Child with teddy bear taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Child playing with umbrella taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Child laying down taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Glass display store front taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Cityscape at night taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Image of a latte taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Cafe baristas taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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    Up close shot of model with hat taken using EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
  • Focal Length

    50mm

  • Max Aperture

  • Minimum Aperture

    22

  • Minimum Focusing Distance (m)

    0.35

  • Maximum Magnification (X)

    0.21

  • Number of Lens Groups

    5

  • Number of Lens Elements

    6

  • Number of Aperture Blades

    7

  • Filter size

    49

  • Approx Weight (g)

    159

  • Compatible with extenders

    No

  • Lens Cap

    E-49

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