Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Review

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Verdict

Canon's old 'Nifty Fifty' was a popular lens despite its poor build quality as it represented such good value for money. Even though this lens costs more than its predecessor, it still represents great value due to the high levels of sharpness it produces. The improved build quality is welcome too and should win over many fans as a result.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Pros

Very good sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture
Excellent sharpness when stopped down
Lightweight
Silent focusing
Good build quality

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Cons

Sluggish focus speeds
Sharpness could be better towards the edges at fast apertures

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VERDICT

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is lightweight, quiet and delivers very good sharpness.

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By: kevinhartn 3497 days ago

Very good image quality with my camera . I use it with a slider and the images are amazing! Keep it at f/1.8 and get rich colors and beautiful bokeh. You need this in your lens arsenal if it isn't already there.

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