Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens (4515C005)

The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens (4515C005) is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Often referred to as the “Nifty Fifty,” it delivers excellent image quality, beautiful background blur, and strong low-light performance.

With its large f/1.8 aperture, photographers can capture sharp portraits, creative shallow depth-of-field images, and bright photos even in low lighting conditions. The STM autofocus motor ensures smooth and quiet focusing, making the lens suitable for both photography and video recording.

This lens is an ideal choice for portrait photography, street photography, travel photography, and everyday shooting.

Key Features & Benefits

• Large f/1.8 Aperture
  Allows excellent low-light shooting and creates beautiful background blur (bokeh) for professional portrait photos.

• STM Autofocus Motor
  Provides smooth, fast, and quiet autofocus, perfect for video recording and silent shooting environments.

• Compact and Lightweight Design
  Easy to carry for travel, daily photography, and long shooting sessions without adding weight to your camera bag.

• High Optical Image Quality
  Produces sharp images with natural color and improved clarity.

• RF Mount Compatibility
  Designed for Canon RF mirrorless cameras such as Canon EOS R, R5, R6, R7, R8, and RP.

Technical Specifications

Lens Mount

• Canon RF Mount

• Compatible with Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras

Focal Length

• 50mm fixed focal length

• Ideal for portraits and everyday photography

Aperture

• Maximum aperture: f/1.8

• Minimum aperture: f/22

• 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh

Autofocus System

• STM (Stepping Motor)

• Quiet and smooth focusing

• Excellent for video recording

Optical Construction

• 6 elements in 5 groups

• Optimized for sharp image performance

Minimum Focus Distance

• 0.30 m (30 cm)

Maximum Magnification

• 0.25×

Filter Size

• 43 mm

Dimensions

• Approx. 69.2 × 40.5 mm

Weight

• Approx. 160 g

Build

• Compact RF lens design

• Metal lens mount

• Lightweight portable construction

Pros and Cons

Pros

✔ Excellent portrait and everyday photography lens
✔ Large f/1.8 aperture for low-light shooting
✔ Compact and lightweight design
✔ Smooth STM autofocus for video
✔ Affordable RF prime lens

Cons

✖ No optical image stabilization
✖ Fixed focal length (no zoom capability)
✖ Plastic exterior construction

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