Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Specifications and Measurements
| Specifications | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens | |
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| Year Introduced | 2015 | |
| Mounts On | Full Frame, APS-C | |
| Lenses / Groups | 6/5 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46º | |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 40º | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 27º | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.8-22 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 5.6 oz (159g) | |
| Actual Weight | 5.6 oz (159g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.7 oz (20g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 6.3 oz (179g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 1.55” (69.2 x 39.3mm) | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.77 x 1.83” (70 x 46.4mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 2.28” (58mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | N / Y | |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.48” (12.1mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.3 x 1.43” (83.9 x 36.2mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 3.03 - 3.03” (76.9 - 76.9mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.28” (7.1mm) | |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | STM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | ||
| Focus Ring Rotation | 156° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 13.78” (350mm) | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | ||
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.21x | |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.45-0.24x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.74-0.53x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / ES-68 Buy ► | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | |
| Extender Compatible? | N | |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP1014 Buy ► | |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.87' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1790mm | |
| Review | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens | |
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B&H PhotoAdorama
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Canon USA (new or refurbished)
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