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Prime lens · Canon RF
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (adapted)
50mm · f/1.8 · 130g · Adapted / vintage
portraitstreetbeginnervalueAdapter required
Focal range50mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePrime lens
Weight130g
MountCanon RF
Adapter neededCanon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter
Adapter cost~€80
Performance scores
Travel72
Portrait88
Wildlife45
Sports50
Video74
Beginner82
Value96
Strengths
- +Great for portraits and people photography
- +Beginner-friendly — easy to get great results
- +Outstanding value for the price
- +Prime sharpness — nothing to zoom means nothing to compromise
- +Unlock vintage character on modern mirrorless bodies
Consider if
- −Fixed focal length — you zoom with your feet
- −Not ideal for distant wildlife or sport
- −Requires adapter — autofocus may be limited or unavailable
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Overall score
72
out of 100
Best for: portrait & street
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