Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens for EOS R Mirrorless

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is the modern ‘nifty fifty’ for Canon EOS R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras — compact, lightweight at just 160g, and built around a bright f/1.8 aperture. Perfect for everyday photography, portrait photography, street photography, and video, it delivers sharp, beautiful images with creamy background blur at an accessible price point. In stock and ready to ship immediately.

Key Features

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for low-light shooting and beautiful depth of field control
Ultra-compact at 160g and 40.5mm — the ideal everyday carry lens for EOS R cameras
1 precision-moulded (PMo) aspherical element suppresses spherical aberration and distortion
Super Spectra coating minimises ghosting and flare for high contrast and colour accuracy
STM stepping motor — fast, smooth, and near-silent AF for stills and video
Full-time manual focus override
Customisable control ring for aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation
7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth, pleasing bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.3m — 5cm closer than the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Native RF mount — no adapter required on EOS R-series cameras

Technical Specifications

Model: Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Lens Mount: Canon RF (EOS R full-frame mirrorless)
Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Optical Construction: 1 PMo aspherical element
Autofocus: STM stepping motor
Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded)
Control Ring: Yes — configurable for aperture, ISO, exposure compensation
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.3m
Filter Thread: 43mm
Weight: Approx. 160g
SKU: 4515C005AA

What's in the Box

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Front and rear lens caps
Lens hood ES-65B

Why Buy from Foto Discount World

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