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How About Canon EF 50 mm f1.8 STM Lens?

  • May 11,2021
  • Melissa Young

With the emergence of Canon EOS cameras, many matching lenses have also appeared. There is Canon's EF 50 mm F1.8 lens. With the continuous updating and development of technology, this Canon lens on the market has also been updated. Canon EF 50 mm f1.8 STM lens is a popular lens. It is not only cheap but also has good imaging effect. It is suitable for beginners. The appearance of Canon EF 50 mm f1.8 STM lens has changed the public's impression of Canon's cheap workmanship. The new lens makes the whole Canon EF 50 mm f1.8 STM look brand-new and has a longer service life. Let's analyze the performance of this lens.

In terms of lens structure, Canon 50 mm F1.8 STM adopts 5 groups and 6 pieces of optical structure. The filter diameter was changed from 52 mm to 49 mm. The aperture blades are upgraded from 5 to 7. It can present a gentler blurred background. The focusing distance and magnification have been improved, which are 0.35 m and 0.21 times respectively. It has better macro shooting effect than the previous generation of products.

Canon 50 mm F1.8 STM uses the same STM motor as Canon 40 mm F2.8. It can realize quieter focusing sound and faster focusing speed. Quiet and smooth focusing effect can be realized in video shooting. Full-time manual focusing function is also provided. The optical structure is the same as that of the old model. The new lens adds super spectral coating technology. It can greatly improve the anti-glare capability of the lens. Canon 50 mm F1.8 STM has a size of 69.2 × 39. 3 mm and a weight of 160 g. It is slightly shorter than that of the previous generation and 30 g heavier.

Judging from the lens structure diagram and MTF graph, Canon 50 mm F1.8 STM is not much different from the previous generation. It can be said that on the basis of inheriting the optical structure of the previous generation of products. It has been further improved in image quality, operability and durability. The lens is small and light, installed on the camera, and directly put into the bag will be convenient. It is convenient to carry and enjoy the fun of street photography. When shooting characters or pets, the small lens will not cause pressure to the other party. It is easier to shoot natural expressions. Compared with the old plastic bayonet, the new lens uses metal bayonet to improve durability. In terms of appearance, the surface processing of the lens body improves the advanced feeling of the lens.

It is matched with APS-C frame camera. When in use, 35 mm conversion is equivalent to about 80 mm viewing angle. It can keep a proper distance from the model. At the same time, due to the natural perspective, it is very suitable for shooting portraits. When used with the full frame model, the focal length is 50 mm marked by the lens. It has a natural perspective. It has small size and it is light. It is very suitable for street photography.

Such a practical and effective lens is not only affordable but also very suitable for beginners. For many photographers, this lens is extremely practical.

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