One of the most versatile focal lengths available, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens from Canon
pairs this classic lens design with enhancements to the AF system and
physical design that make it both faster and smaller. Utilizing an STM
stepping motor, this lens is ideal for both still and video shooting due
to its speedy and smooth operation. Further benefitting video shooters,
the STM motor also supports the Movie Servo AF mode on select DSLRs for
precise and near-silent focusing. An updated exterior design includes a
metal lens mount and a re-located focusing ring in order to accommodate
the compact overall form factor. The 50mm f/1.8 is a classic, tested
lens design, and thanks to enhanced autofocus and a svelte profile, this
lens is ideal for everyday shooting in a wide variety of conditions.
The optical design of this lens incorporates optimized coatings that
help to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color
neutrality. The f/1.8 maximum aperture is effective for low-light
shooting as well as for controlling your focus plane for selective focus
shooting. Seven rounded diaphragm blades further enhance the look of
out of focus regions in an image, making it well-suited to portraiture
and creative environmental shooting.
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Standard prime 50mm lens is designed for use on full-frame
EOS DSLR, however can also be used with APS-C-sized sensors where it
will provide an 80mm equivalent focal length.
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Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light
conditions and also enables precise control over the focus plane when
working with selective focus techniques. Seven rounded diaphragm blades
further contribute to a pleasing out of focus quality with shallow depth
of field imagery.
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A gear-type STM stepping motor is incorporated into the
lens' design to provide quick, smooth, and near silent autofocus
performance. Additionally, this focusing mechanism also pairs well with
EOS cameras featuring the Move Servo AF mode to enable continuous
focusing performance when working in live view.
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Full-time manual focus override is available for fine-tuning your focus position for selective focus applications.
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Optimized lens coatings help to suppress lens flare and
ghosting for increased contrast and more color-neutral imagery.
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An enhanced exterior design features a metal lens mount for
durability as well as a re-located focusing ring to maintain a compact
2.7 x 1.5" form factor