Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
1.8 STM Lens, maximum aperture, APS C Cameras
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About Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Overall Feedback:
97% positive
92% appreciated the wide aperture range
The aperture range of this lens is excellent. A low aperture number like f/1.8 allows for shots with a focused subject and a blurry background.
I recommend this lens for its fast aperture, which increases light throughput and creates the coveted bokeh effect for portraits.
The fast aperture of the lens allows me to isolate the subject and blur the background, minimizing distracting elements.
91% praised for its solid build quality
The build quality of the lens is good and it looks like a professional lens, which makes me less embarrassed while carrying an expensive DSLR with a plastic lens.
The build quality of this lens is outstanding compared to its predecessor. It has a sturdy design and heavier weight which gives me a better feeling and peace of mind while handling. It also has a metal mount which increases the longevity of the lens and an incomparable focus ring to many canon lenses.
92% liked its fast and accurate autofocus
I have found that the focus is accurate 95% of the time even at f1.8.
The lens is sharper wide open than my 85mm f/1.8 lens.
94% praised for its exceptional image quality
When I open the lens wide, the image quality is excellent and even better when stopped down. It also has better sharpness and control of CA than the nifty-fifty lens.
94% liked its compact and lightweight design
The lens is a great addition to my beginner's kit as it has a shallow DoF and has good size and weight.
The lens is super convenient due to its small size.
