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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