Canon
Canon 0570C005AA EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
f/1.8
Versatile and Compact: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM LensThe Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a versatile prime lens perfect for everyday shooting. With a bright f/1.8 aperture and STM motor, it delivers excellent image quality and smooth autofocus. Focal Length: 50mm Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 ...
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Overview
Versatile and Compact: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a versatile prime lens perfect for everyday shooting. With a bright f/1.8 aperture and STM motor, it delivers excellent image quality and smooth autofocus.
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft (0.35m)
- Motor: STM Stepping Motor
- Coatings: Super Spectra Coating
- Mount: Canon EF
Key Features
50mm focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography
Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continous Move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
80mm effective focal-length on APS-C cameras, 50mm on full-frame cameras
Specifications
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.15 ft. (0.35m)
Maximum Magnification
0.21x
Autofocus Motor
Stepping Motor (STM)
Effective Focal Length (APS-C)
80mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of photography is this 50mm lens best suited for?
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is great for portraits, capturing action, and excelling in nighttime photography due to its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture.
Does this lens provide quiet autofocus for video recording?
Yes, it features a Stepping Motor (STM) which delivers near-silent, continuous Movie Servo AF, ideal for smooth video capture.
What is the closest distance this lens can focus?
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m), allowing you to get reasonably close to your subjects.
How does this lens perform on APS-C cameras compared to full-frame?
On APS-C cameras, the lens provides an 80mm effective focal length, offering a more zoomed-in perspective compared to its 50mm focal length on full-frame cameras.
What is the main advantage of the f/1.8 maximum aperture?
The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for excellent performance in low-light conditions and enables the creation of pleasing background blur (bokeh) in your images.
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