Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Description

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is a lightweight and compact prime lens known for its affordability, versatility, and excellent image quality. Here are its key features and specifications:

1. Focal Length:
   • 50mm, providing a natural perspective similar to the human eye, making it suitable for a wide range of photography genres, including portraits, street photography, and landscapes.
2. Maximum Aperture:
   • f/1.8, offering excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field for beautiful background blur (bokeh).
3. Lens Construction:
   • 6 elements in 5 groups, including one aspherical element for sharpness and clarity.
4. Autofocus:
   • Stepping Motor (STM) for smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance, ideal for both stills and video recording.
   • Full-time manual focus override allows manual adjustments even when autofocus is engaged.
5. Minimum Focus Distance:
   • 35cm (13.8 inches), allowing for close-up shots with pleasing background blur.
6. Aperture Blades:
   • 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth and pleasing bokeh.
7. Compatibility:
   • Designed for Canon EF-mount cameras, including full-frame (e.g., Canon 5D series) and APS-C sensor cameras (e.g., Canon EOS 90D).
   • Compatible with both EF and EF-S lens mounts.
8. Image Quality:
   • Offers sharp and detailed images with minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations.
   • Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color accuracy.
9. Build Quality:
   • Lightweight and compact plastic construction.
   • Metal lens mount for durability.
   • Non-rotating front element during focusing for convenient use of polarizing filters.
10. Size and Weight:
    • Diameter: 69.2mm (2.72 inches)
    • Length: 39.3mm (1.55 inches)
    • Weight: 160g (5.64 oz)
11. Filter Thread Size:
    • 49mm
12. Included Accessories:
    • Lens cap (E-49)
    • Lens dust cap (E)

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens, often referred to as the “nifty fifty,” is highly regarded for its combination of affordability, compactness, and excellent image quality. It’s a popular choice for photographers looking to explore the creative possibilities of prime lenses without breaking the bank.