Specification Sheet

ManualsBrandsCanon ManualsCamera & PhotoCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

【For Immediate Release】 11 May, 2015

Canon New EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Full-Frame Standard Lens

Raise the bar for affordable fast standard lens

Canon is proud to announce the new EF 50mm f/1.8 STM full-frame standard lens, -

offers higher image quality and performance than its predecessor, is the must-have

affordable fast lens for entry and amateur users alike. Canon launched its first-

generation EF 50mm f/1.8 lens in 1987 and the successor model EF 50mm f/1.8 II in

1990, which has become the most popular EF lens. The new EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is

an evolved model with performance refined to a new level. Its 50mm standard focal

length and f/1.8 large aperture along with a new 7-blade circular diaphragm produces

impressive background bokeh for beautiful portraits and everyday shooting. High

image quality with minimized ghosting and flare can be ensured with the adoption of

lens coating optimized for digital era. Coupled with a newly employed Stepping Motor

(STM) for quiet and smooth continuous AF and metallic lens mount for enhanced

durability, the lens is highly mobile and versatile for everyday shooting.

Refined quality of large f/1.8 aperture for stunning portraits

The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM features a classic, compact 6 elements in 5 groups optical

design to ensure high image quality and natural expressiveness throughout the entire

focusing range. Its f/1.8 large aperture can produce significant background blur effect,

coupled with a new 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh, beautiful and

stunning portraits and close-up shots can be achieved. The large aperture can also

allow for a faster shutter speed for easy capture of fast-moving subjects even in low-

light environment.

Designed for full-frame EOS cameras, the angle of view of 50mm focal length offers

a natural perspective similar to that of the human eyes and is good for portraits,

snapshots and documentary shooting. When used on APS-C EOS cameras, the lens

angle of view is equivalent to that of 80mm on full frame camera, which is said to be

the best angle of view for portraits, making this lens a perfect entry portrait lens.

High quality, versatile and durable 50mm lens with reduced ghosting and flare

To ensure high image quality, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM adopts lens coating optimized

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【For Immediate Release】 11 May, 2015 Canon New EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Full-Frame Standard Lens Raise the bar for affordable fast standard lens Canon is proud to announce the new EF 50mm f/1.8 STM full-frame standard lens, offers higher image quality and performance than its predecessor, is the must-have affordable fast lens for entry and amateur users alike. Canon launched its firstgeneration EF 50mm f/1.8 lens in 1987 and the successor model EF 50mm f/1.8 II in 1990, which has become the most popular EF lens.
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for digital era to minimize ghosting and flare and ensure excellent color balance. New mechanical constructions, such as flare-cut structure, have also been added to further suppress the occurrence of ghosting and flare to a minimum. An optional Lens Hood ES-68 can also be attached to enhance flare resistance. High durability is also guaranteed with the adoption of a new metallic lens mount and an improved exterior finishing similar to high-end lenses. Benefited from the improved 0.
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EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Specification Angle of View (diagonal) 46° Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups No. of Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular aperture) Minimum Aperture f/22 Closest Focusing Distance (m) 0.35m Maximum Magnification (x) 0.21x AF Actuator Gear-type Stepping Motor (STM) Full-time Manual Focus Supported Filter Diameter (mm) 49mm Length x Diameter (mm) 39.3 x 69.2 mm Weight (g) Approx. 160g Accessories Maximum Magnification with Extension 0.45x - 0.
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