STANDARD LENS

Explore your creativity and expand your photography skills with this remarkably compact and affordable prime lens that delivers more than you thought possible.

The new standard

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a small, light and affordable lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture, ideal in low light and great for creative depth-of-field. With new optics and a very quiet STM motor, this modern ‘nifty fifty’ will advance your photography.

Achieve sharp focus and create impact with out of focus backgrounds

Recreate that cinema look and take your photography to a new level of creativity by experimenting with different apertures.

More detail

This image, shot at f/8, shows the face in focus as well as more details are visible in the background.

Stand out

By f/4 the background is nicely soft, similar to a standard zoom lens.

Maximum impact

At maximum aperture of f/1.8, the subject really stands out against a very soft background.

Wide aperture creativity

Create artistic and impactful images at lower ISO thanks to a wide f/1.8 aperture that achieves sharp focus on a subject yet delivers a beautiful blurred background.

Sharp, quiet focusing

The STM (Stepping Motor) technology focuses very smoothly and in near-silence, ideal for stills and video. Super Spectra Coating on the lens elements ensure quality.

Compact and lightweight

At 160g and 40.5mm, it is a highly compact and lightweight partner for your day-to-day shooting with EOS R-series cameras, with no adapter required.

Considered design

Very discreet with a combined focusing and control ring for intuitive control, the lens has a 7-blade circular aperture for superb bokeh and focuses to 0.3m.

Great lens for…

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens is a simple yet hugely versatile lens. Its superior sharpness, great low light performance and stunning bokeh make it ideal for many types of photography and video.

Great lens for everyday subjects

Keep it with you every day and spot new photo opportunities everywhere.

Great lens for portraits

Create portraits with impact thanks to the wide maximum aperture of this compact lens.

Great lens for creativity

See what you’ve never seen before and express your vision.

Specifications

• STM Motor

  Smooth, fast, near silent autofocus

• Wide f/1.8 aperture

  Great for low light and stunning bokeh

• Aspheric lens element

  Superior sharpness from centre to edge

• RF mount

  Compact design with better performance

• Super Spectra Coating

  Improves image quality and colour rendering

• Creativity at lower cost

  Natural perspective and affordable

Optical Features / Specifications

• Image Size Full frame
• 35mm Film Equivalent Focal Length (mm) 50mm
• Angle of View (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl) 40°00′, 27°30′, 46°00′
• Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) 6/5
• Number of Diaphragm Blades 7
• Minimum Aperture 22
• Closest Focusing Distance (m) 0.30
• Maximum Magnification (x) 0.25
• Distance Information Yes
• Image Stabilizer OIS No
• AF Actuator STM

Accessories

• Lens Cap E43¹
• Lens Hood ES-65B²
• Lens Case/Pouch LP1014³
• Rear End Cap Lens Dust Cap RF⁴
• Extender Compatibility No
• Other Accessories -

Physical Specifications

• Dust/Moisture Resistance -
• Filter Diameter (mm) 43⁵
• Max. Diameter x Length (mm) 69.2 x 40.5
• Weight (g) 160