Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM

Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM

Unleash your creativity and enhance your photography skills with this incredibly compact and affordable prime lens that does more than you might think possible.

The new standard

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a small, lightweight and affordable lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture, ideal for low-light photography and creative use of shallow depth of field. With new optical elements and a super-quiet STM motor, this modern 50mm will truly enhance your photography.

Get sharp focus and create a striking shot with a blurred background.

Create a cinematic look and reach a new level of creativity by experimenting with different aperture settings.

More details

This shot, taken at f/8, shows a well-focused face, but also shows more detail in the background.

Distinctiveness

The frame created at f/4 has a beautifully soft background, as if you were shooting with a standard zoom lens.

Maximum impact

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

Wide aperture for creativity

Create artistic and impressive images with lower ISO - this is ensured by the wide f/1.8 aperture, which keeps the subject in sharp focus but leaves the background beautifully blurred.

Sharp and fast focusing

STM (Stepping Motor) technology provides ultra-smooth and virtually silent focusing, making it ideal for stills and video. The lens elements are coated with Super Spectra coating for added quality.

Compact and lightweight

Weighing 160g and measuring 40.5mm in length, the accessory is a truly compact and lightweight everyday companion for EOS R series photographers, requiring no adapter.

Thoughtful design

The ultra-discreet lens features a shared focus and control ring for intuitive operation and a 7-blade annular aperture for stunning bokeh, and can focus as close as 0.3m.

The lens is perfect for...

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens is simple but very versatile. It is extremely bright, performs well in low light and produces stunning bokeh, making it suitable for a variety of photography and videography.

A great lens for everyday subjects.

Carry it with you every day and discover new photography opportunities everywhere.

Great lens for portraits

The maximum aperture of this compact lens is perfect for creating impressive portraits.

A great lens for creative ideas

See what you haven't seen before and express your vision.

Get closer

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens can focus as close as 30cm - 5cm closer than the popular EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. The photo on the left was taken with the EF 50mm lens at 35cm, while the photo on the right was taken with the RF 50mm F1.8 STM at 30cm.