Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM

Bring your subject into sharp focus and blur the background with the wide f/1.8 aperture of the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens.

Stepping motor technology delivers fast, smooth and near silent auto focus, particularly beneficial when shooting movies or in live view mode.

The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is long renowned for giving outstanding image quality and robust build at an affordable price.

The f/1.8 aperture lets more light into the lens, so you can comfortably shoot in darker conditions without the use of a tripod.

Image Quality

Compared to professional grade lenses, the Canon EF 50mm f/108 STM Lens images will appear soft when shot at f/1.8. That said, in the middle of the frame, the sharpness is certainly adequate and the image definitely usable. 

Build

Given its small size, it is really fun to shoot with after using much larger and heavier lenses.  This lens is my go-to lens for travel as it is so lightweight and easy to have mounted on the camera that I wear as we walk around.

Conclusion

For anyone wanting to test the waters of photography, the Canon EF 50mm f/108 STM Lens is the perfect place to start.

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