Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
- Normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides an 80mm equivalent focal length.
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture enables control over depth of field for selective focus applications and also benefits working in low-light situations.
- Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
- An STM stepping AF motor realizes smooth, near-silent autofocus that is complemented by advanced AF algorithms and a high-speed CPU for fast AF performance. Additionally, a full-time manual focus override is also available.
- The redeveloped physical design incorporates a metal lens mount for durability as well as a re-located focusing ring to maintain a compact form factor.
- The rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
A lightweight simple step into the world of prime lenses
At just 160 grams, this Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM lens is incredible value for its size, not to mention value for money. A popular lens amongst EOS users of all types and experience levels, this lens is a perfect choice for your first foray into the world of prime lenses.
When paired up with an APS-C format Digital SLR this lens benefits from a more magnified focal length, making it perfect for a tighter crop on your portraits. Also beneficial for portraiture is the large f1.8 maximum aperture, which allows you to explore the world of the depth of field control, creating blurry backgrounds with sharp and precise foregrounds. This large aperture is also a great feature for lovers of low-light photography and travel-friendly handheld shooting.
An obvious advancement over previous versions of this popular compact prime lens is the inclusion of the STM motor, which brings things more in line with modern cameras and their fast burst shooting rates and high-definition movie quality. For these mentioned purposes the stepping motor delivers a quality of autofocus that is impressive in its speed as well as its smooth and quiet nature.
Other Key Features
- Super Spectra lens coating.
- Rounded 7-blade aperture diaphragm.
- An impressive closest focus distance of 14”
Get smooth results with Stepping Motor Technology
Stepping motor technology delivers fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus, particularly beneficial when shooting movies or in live view mode.
The compact, light, and affordable low-light lens
The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is long renowned for giving outstanding image quality and robust build at an affordable price.
Specification
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 13.78" / 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Optical Design | 6 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 49 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.72 x 1.54" / 69.2 x 39.2 mm |
| Weight | 5.64 oz / 160 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.59 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.8 x 4.3 x 4.3" |
