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product_id: 243113500
title: "RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Mirrorless Lens, Fixed Focal Length, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Compact, Lightweight Design, Portraits, Landscapes, Photography, Black"
brand: "canon"
price: "$454.02"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Canon"
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# f/1.8 large aperture for low light STM motor for silent AF 50mm fixed focal length RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Mirrorless Lens, Fixed Focal Length, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Compact, Lightweight Design, Portraits, Landscapes, Photography, Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** $454.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate every shot with the RF50mm F1.8 — your pocket-sized creative edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Mirrorless Lens, Fixed Focal Length, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Compact, Lightweight Design, Portraits, Landscapes, Photography, Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** $454.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/243113500-rf50mm-f1-8-stm-lens-mirrorless-lens-fixed-focal-length)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Control:** Customizable control ring lets you tweak settings without breaking your creative flow.
- • **Bokeh Like a Pro:** Wide f/1.8 aperture delivers stunning background blur and excels in low-light scenes.
- • **Precision Optics:** Super Spectra coatings and aspherical elements minimize flare and ghosting for vibrant, sharp images.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 5.6 oz design fits perfectly with EOS R series for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Focus:** Stepping Motor (STM) ensures smooth, silent autofocus—ideal for video and candid shots.

## Overview

The Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for EOS R mirrorless cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.8 aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and produces beautiful bokeh. Its stepping motor autofocus delivers smooth and silent focusing, perfect for both photos and video. Enhanced with advanced lens coatings and optimized optics, it minimizes flare and ghosting for crisp, vibrant images. A must-have for photographers seeking professional quality in a portable package.

## Description

For anyone with an EOS R series camera, add the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens to that list. As a 50mm lens it’s already compact, but as part of the EOS R System, it’s even more compact due to its compatibility with an EOS R camera body, so there’s every reason to keep it attached or put in your bag so you can shoot – and get a great shot – anywhere and anytime. Size isn’t all though. As a fixed focal length lens, it lets you be creative with composition and can be used for a wide range of scenes, from snapshots to portraits to landscapes and more. Those images will stand out, too, just like you intend whether on social media or just sharing, thanks to impressive optical features like a PMo aspherical lens to suppress aberrations, coatings to reduce flaring and ghosting, and a large f/1.8 aperture for low-light shooting and circular bokeh. Pick it up and use it one time and you’ll see for yourself, and you won’t be able to leave the house without it.

Review: Great starter lens – high quality for the price - The Canon 50mm f/1.8 RF is a fantastic lens, especially for anyone just starting out. It’s high quality, lightweight, durable, and a great value for the money. The 50mm focal length is perfect for most situations, and the f/1.8 aperture lets in a ton of light, ideal for concert photography like I do on my EOS R. It’s simple, effective, and way better than any kit lens, making it a must-have starter lens for most people.
Review: Nifty Fifty, doing Nifty Fifty thing - The Nifty Fifty is an incredible little lens that punches well above its price point. For portraits or isolating subjects, the sharpness and background blur it delivers are stunning. It’s lightweight, compact, and feels like the perfect travel companion for any photographer wanting something simple but powerful. That said, it’s not without its limitations. On an APS-C camera, the 50mm becomes more like a 75mm equivalent, so it feels quite "zoomed in." This makes it less practical for tight indoor spaces or wide shots when you're working in close quarters. If you’re in a small room and trying to fit a group of people or a wide scene into the frame, you’ll find yourself constantly backing up or hitting walls. Despite this, the Nifty Fifty is an essential tool if you understand what it’s built for. Its optical quality at this price is phenomenal, and it’s perfect for portraits, detail shots, or anything where compression and subject isolation shine. Just keep in mind the cropped field of view on APS-C sensors, and you’ll get a lot of joy out of this lens.

## Features

- Compact, Lightweight Fixed 50 millimeter Focal Length Lens.
- Large F, 1.8 Aperture for Low-Light Photography and Creative Background Blur
- A Stepping Motor (Gear-Type STM) Provides Smooth and Quiet Continuous AF During Video Recording, As Well As When Shooting Photos
- Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes
- Optimized Lens Placement and Coatings Help Deliver Outstanding Color Balance, While Minimizing Ghosting and Flare
- Lens Compatible with the Mirrorless EOS R System (EOS R100, EOS R50, EOS R10, EOS R7, EOS RP, EOS R8, EOS R, EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R3, EOS R5 C)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08MFVH7SV |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Lens and Accessories |
| Camera Lens | Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black |
| Camera Lens Description | Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black Camera Lens Description Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black See more |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon EOS R series |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon RF |
| Compatible Devices | EOS R series |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon RF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,148 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic, Manual |
| Focal Length Description | 50MM F1.8 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803338744 |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Lens | Macro |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Spectra Coating |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Light Sensitivity | High |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4515C002 |
| Maximum Aperture | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 50 Millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Model Name | CNRF50F18STM |
| Model Number | 4515C002 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Photo Filter Size | 43 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 46 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 7 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Manual |
| UPC | 013803338744 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon RF
- **Focal Length Description:** 50MM F1.8
- **Lens Type:** Macro

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this lens fit Eos m50 if using a mount adapter? Also has anyone tried it gor videos and is it loud?**
A: No.  RF  is only for EOS R cameras. 

There is an EF 50mm STM that is half the price that will adapt to an M50.

**Q: Sirve para la t5i?**
A: No. Este modelo solo funciona en la linea mirrorless de canon! RP, R, R6 y R5

**Q: Does it come with the lens Hood?**
A: No, Canon only includes a lens hood with the more expensive L-model 'professional' lenses.

**Q: Will this fit on rebel eos t7 or t7i?**
A: No! If you need a 50mm lens for your Rebel, Just get the EF version that canon has been making for years and years. (EF 50mm f1.8 STM). It fits on crop-sensor with a 1.6X crop so it will be an 80mm equivalent field of view. It is also only $125 now that the RF version is  basically replacing it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starter lens – high quality for the price
*by K***R on March 17, 2026*

The Canon 50mm f/1.8 RF is a fantastic lens, especially for anyone just starting out. It’s high quality, lightweight, durable, and a great value for the money. The 50mm focal length is perfect for most situations, and the f/1.8 aperture lets in a ton of light, ideal for concert photography like I do on my EOS R. It’s simple, effective, and way better than any kit lens, making it a must-have starter lens for most people.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nifty Fifty, doing Nifty Fifty thing
*by A***S on November 24, 2024*

The Nifty Fifty is an incredible little lens that punches well above its price point. For portraits or isolating subjects, the sharpness and background blur it delivers are stunning. It’s lightweight, compact, and feels like the perfect travel companion for any photographer wanting something simple but powerful. That said, it’s not without its limitations. On an APS-C camera, the 50mm becomes more like a 75mm equivalent, so it feels quite "zoomed in." This makes it less practical for tight indoor spaces or wide shots when you're working in close quarters. If you’re in a small room and trying to fit a group of people or a wide scene into the frame, you’ll find yourself constantly backing up or hitting walls. Despite this, the Nifty Fifty is an essential tool if you understand what it’s built for. Its optical quality at this price is phenomenal, and it’s perfect for portraits, detail shots, or anything where compression and subject isolation shine. Just keep in mind the cropped field of view on APS-C sensors, and you’ll get a lot of joy out of this lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hit that “Add to Cart” button—you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
*by N***H on May 19, 2025*

★★★★★ Perfect Little Powerhouse—A Must‑Have RF Prime! I ordered the Canon RF 50 mm f/1.8 STM on a whim and—boom—it was on my porch the very next day. For the money, you literally cannot find a better value. This isn’t a knock‑off or gray‑market gamble; it arrived in official Canon packaging with warranty card, instruction booklet, and the flawless build quality you’d expect straight from the manufacturer. I’m pairing it with my EOS R6 Mark II and the fit is seamless—snug mount, lightning‑quick AF, and full metadata communication. Coming from my beloved (but hefty) 70‑200 mm f/2.8 sports rig, this feather‑light and user friendly 50 mm is the missing link for: •Portraits & Lifestyle – dreamy background blur at f/1.8. •Weddings & Events – discreet size, tack‑sharp in low light. •Street & Travel – inconspicuous, fast, perfect field of view. •Food & Product – shallow depth for mouth‑watering detail. •Video & Vlogging – silent STM focus keeps the footage clean. If you shoot in tight indoor gyms, crowded receptions, or cozy living rooms, this lens will instantly earn its place in your bag. Canon’s classic “nifty fifty,” now in RF, is proof you don’t have to splurge to score pro‑level glass. Hit that “Add to Cart” button—you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN
- Lens Hood for Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM on EOS R6 R5 RP R Camera, Reversible Lens Shade Replace Canon ES-65B Lens Hood, Compatible with 43mm Filters and 43mm Lens Cap

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*Last updated: 2026-05-17*