Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a compact and lightweight standard prime lens compatible with all APS-C and Full Frame Canon cameras. With a fast f/1.8 aperture, this lens excels in low-light photography, portraits, and creative compositions with beautiful background blur (bokeh).

The STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus system ensures smooth, silent, and continuous focusing for video, while also providing fast and precise AF for stills. Its 14-inch minimum focusing distance and 0.21x maximum magnification allow detailed close-ups, making it versatile for general-purpose photography.

Key Features

Standard Prime Lens

Ideal for portraits, landscapes, street photography, and everyday shooting, delivering sharp and natural images.

Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture

Enables excellent low-light performance and beautiful subject separation with smooth bokeh.

STM Autofocus Motor

• Silent and continuous AF for video

• Smooth and fast autofocus for photos

• Optional full manual focus override for creative control

Compact and Lightweight

Easy to carry anywhere, perfect for travel, casual photography, and on-the-go shooting.

Close Focusing Capability

• Minimum focus distance: 14 inches (0.35 m)

• Maximum magnification: 0.21× for semi-close-up shots

Included Accessories

• Lens Cap E-58II

• Lens Dust Cap E

• User Manual

Product Specifications

• Brand: Canon

• Lens Type: Standard Prime, Fixed Focal Length

• Focal Length: 50mm (Effective 80mm on APS-C)

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Autofocus: STM with manual override

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.35 m / 14 inches

• Maximum Magnification: 0.21×

• Mount Compatibility: Canon EF

• Weight: Lightweight and portable

Ideal For

• Portrait, street, and travel photography

• Low-light and night photography

• Video creators needing smooth, silent autofocus

• Beginner and enthusiast photographers seeking high-quality prime performance