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Prime lens · Canon RF
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
50mm · f/1.8 · 160g
portraitstreeteveryday
Focal range50mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePrime lens
Weight160g
MountCanon RF
Performance scores
Travel68
Portrait90
Wildlife42
Sports50
Video82
Beginner78
Value90
Strengths
- +Great for portraits and people photography
- +Smooth rendering ideal for video work
- +Outstanding value for the price
- +Prime sharpness — nothing to zoom means nothing to compromise
Consider if
- −Fixed focal length — you zoom with your feet
- −Not ideal for distant wildlife or sport
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Overall score
71
out of 100
Best for: portrait & street
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