And, at least anecdotally, it's a far superior lens to the older EF version. While it's clearly not in the same league as the mighty RF 50mm f/1.2L, under certain circumstances it can actually match its big brother for sharpness. Stop down to f/2.8 and beyond, though, and you've got a tack-sharp performer that captures all the detail you could ask for. Open it up to f/1.8 and you can achieve great subject separation, background blur and low light performance without sacrificing too much sharpness. This is a fast-focusing lens with a fast aperture, and mounted to your camera gives you a light and agile setup that's perfect for everyday shooting, street photography, travel photography, portraiture and everything in between.Ĭanon EOS R5 + Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (1/50 sec, f/1.8, ISO100) (Image credit: James Artaius) On the one hand it's very affordable, but the low price in no way equates to low performance. Now it's here, though, and it's everything you want a nifty fifty to be. The 50mm "standard" prime is so key to a lens lineup that's it's quite baffling that we've had to wait over two years to get one. Having a truly pocket-friendly prime (in every respect) finally makes the RF family feel complete. Previously, you've had to either adapt the EF version using the mount adapter – which works, but adds significant size – or buy the 50mm f/1.2L – which works, but adds a significant hole to your pocket. The lack of a 50mm f/1.8 was very, very noticeable on the EOS R system. More than that, though, it's just a damned fun lens to use. The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM punches well above its weight, delivering images with impressive image quality across the entire aperture range. It still isn't weather sealed, but it's better built and its looks are far more befitting the sleek styling of the RF ecosystem and design aesthetic. The DSLR lens was a bit of a plastic fantastic, but the new RF edition feels a lot sturdy, more robust, and less cheap. While the RF 50mm f/1.8 is basically the same size and weight as the EF version, it feels a lot more 'premium'. Like the Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS Macro STM, the control ring does double duty for focusing by way of a switch that toggles between the two functions. That reduced real estate comes with a compromise, though, that being the lack of independent focusing and control rings. You can also see that it's even smaller than the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM, which was previously the smallest lens for the EOS R system. As you can see in the images below, it's the same size (okay, it's 1.2mm longer!) as the existing EF 50mm f/1.8, and it weighs the same as well. This is far and away the smallest and lightest lens for the RF mount, measuring just 40.5mm long and weighing a paltry 160g. Canon EOS R5 + Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (1/60 sec, f/8, ISO1250) (Image credit: James Artaius) Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM build and handling
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