Making a Point: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens on the 5Ds R

Image quality results from the EOS 5Ds R have been added to the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Review page.

While testing Canon's cheapest lens on their highest resolution camera may seem to be a pairing of opposites, there is a point to be made here. The 50 STM is not a great performer at f/1.8, showing a "dreamy" look to be kind. If we review a comparison between the 5Ds R and 1Ds III with the 50 STM at its f/1.8 aperture, we see that the 5Ds R can extract more resolution from even a poor performing lens. Look at the white being more clearly delineated between the black lines in the top crop to most easily see this.

Stop down to f/4 and be amazed at how well a $125 lens can perform.

B&H has the inexpensive Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens in stock.

Posted: 7/2/2015 10:19:45 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
Posted to: Canon News    Category: Camera Gear Review News
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