This EF 50mm f/1.8 STM full-frame standard lens offers higher image quality and performance than its predecessor, is the must-have affordable fast lens for entry and amateur users alike.

The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM features a classic, compact 6 elements in 5 groups optical design to ensure high image quality and natural expressiveness throughout the entire focusing range. Its f/1.8 large aperture can produce significant background blur effect, coupled with a new 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh, beautiful and stunning portraits and close-up shots can be achieved. The large aperture can also allow for a faster shutter speed for easy capture of fast-moving subjects even in low-light environment.

Designed for full-frame EOS cameras, the angle of view of 50mm focal length offers a natural perspective similar to that of the human eyes and is good for portraits, snapshots and documentary shooting. When used on APS-C EOS cameras, the lens angle of view is equivalent to that of 80mm on full frame camera, which is said to be the best angle of view for portraits, making this lens a perfect entry portrait lens.

To ensure high image quality, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM adopts lens coating optimized for digital era to minimize ghosting and flare and ensure excellent color balance. New mechanical constructions, such as flare-cut structure, have also been added to further suppress the occurrence of ghosting and flare to a minimum. An optional Lens Hood ES-68 can also be attached to enhance flare resistance. High durability is also guaranteed with the adoption of a new metallic lens mount and an improved exterior finishing similar to high-end lenses. Benefited from the improved 0.35m minimum focusing distance and 0.21x maximum magnification, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM offers added flexibility for users to get closer to the subject and create better close-up shots from a new perspective. Measuring a mere 39.3mm in length and weighing only 160g, it makes handheld close-up shooting easier and is the perfect walk around lens for everyday shooting.

The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM newly employs a Gear type Stepping Motor (STM) in its AF system for reduced lens size and quiet and fast focusing. Near-silent STM focusing locks on quickly when shooting still images and even in Live View mode¹. With the support of full time manual focus, users can adjust the focus anytime as desired even when AF is engaged. When shooting movies, STM focusing supports quiet and smooth Movie Servo AF¹ for easy creation of professional focus transitions.

Lens Hood ES-68

¹ Applicable to EOS 7D Mark II / EOS 70D / EOS 760D / EOS 750D / EOS 700D / EOS 650D / EOS 100D / EOS M3, EOS M2 or EOS M with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M (as of 30^th Apr 2015)

• EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
• Lens Cap E-49
• Lens Dust Cap E
• Instruction Manual
• Purchase Record Card