Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is an Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m.
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups .
Lens Hood
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of ES-68 that you can order separately.
Body Colour
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is available in Black color.
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