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Jan 30, 2023 2:55 PM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

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Various Retailers have Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (0570C005AA) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.

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Available Retailers:Item details:
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

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Various Retailers have Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (0570C005AA) for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member revoc for finding this deal.

Note: Pickup availability will vary by location.

Available Retailers:Item details:
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.8 from over 15,000 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:

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Also available directly from Canon USA at the same price, with free standard shipping.
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Jan 31, 2023 3:06 PM
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Mr.KeroroJan 31, 2023 3:06 PM
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I have this lens about 15 years ago and bought it on Amazon for the same price. Every photography book recommends getting a 50mm to learn distance, exposure, and composition. The other lens to consider is the EFS 24mm prime lens for usually $130. Higher build quality etc.... 50mm is mainly for close up portraits and 24mm is for landscape. I prefer to use the 24mm for portable travel and has improved my photography as a hobbyist photographer
Jan 31, 2023 4:53 PM
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LunchboxBenJan 31, 2023 4:53 PM
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Quote from gerrydavid79 View quoted comment :
I'm tempted to buy the 40mm f2.8 pancake lens to keep in the camera, it's smaller and easier to touch away in the car for just Incase Smilie. But I'm not sure how useful 40mm would be
Here's a thorough review of the 24, 50 and 40mm lenses. Kind of like Project Farm, but I'd almost say more thorough. This is the reason I bought my 40mm.
https://youtu.be/Bj0CmBfU6M4
Jan 31, 2023 4:57 PM
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timsyJan 31, 2023 4:57 PM
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Quote from rufwork View quoted comment :
"full-time manual focusing"

Kinda wondered. I get the arguments that there are uses where a manual is fine, and I have a few of each, but the bottom line is that between AF and manual, only one can do both.

Still, looks like a fun lens for $99.
Better description might be "full time manual over ride." While using AF, you can grab the focus ring and manually focus. I won't buy a lens anymore that can't do that. I have an old Tamron lens that will actually be damaged by turning the MF while in AF mode. Blech.

BTW, it's $80 refurb from Canon which means like new or even new but brown box:
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/...-f-1-8-stm
Jan 31, 2023 5:07 PM
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timsyJan 31, 2023 5:07 PM
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Quote from hbasavar View quoted comment :
Excellent Nifty-fifty lens... No difference in image quality between STM and non-STM except quieter operations. Canon refurbs are good as new
I actually have both; the STM might be a bit quieter but not by a lot. Unlike the more expensive lens w/STM, the 24mm, 40mm and 50mm are pretty loud.
The 18-135mm STM OTOH is darn near silent.
Jan 31, 2023 5:16 PM
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timsyJan 31, 2023 5:16 PM
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Quote from LunchboxBen View quoted comment :
Here's a thorough review of the 24, 50 and 40mm lenses. Kind of like Project Farm, but I'd almost say more thorough. This is the reason I bought my 40mm.
https://youtu.be/Bj0CmBfU6M4
That's misleading. He is reviewing the older lens with the plastic mount 50mm F1.8 II. The one in this thread has the steel mount and better build quality 50mm F1.8 STM.

Here's the same guy review the II vs STM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg6bLSSxmq4

My take: I had the II and the image quality was OK (a little weak wide open) but felt low rent. The new one has somewhat better image quality and feels much nicer
Last edited by timsy January 31, 2023 at 11:50 AM.
Jan 31, 2023 5:35 PM
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LunchboxBenJan 31, 2023 5:35 PM
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Quote from timsy View quoted comment :
That's misleading. He is reviewing the older lens with the plastic mount 50mm F1.8 II. The one in this thread has the steel mount and better build quality 50mm F1.8 STM.

Here's the same guy review the II vs SMT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg6bLSSxmq4

My take: I had the II and the image quality was OK (a little weak wide open) but felt low rent. The new one has somewhat better image quality and feels much nicer
I didn't know that, but I bought a 50mm metal one for $50 used, so I have one anyway.
Jan 31, 2023 7:23 PM
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kluvlawJan 31, 2023 7:23 PM
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Quote from pidge View quoted comment :
I remember when I got my first Canon Rebel DSLR, this used to be $60.
.Nope. This is the updated STM model and it has never been that cheap, even as a refurb.

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Jan 31, 2023 8:00 PM
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pidgeJan 31, 2023 8:00 PM
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Quote from kluvlaw View quoted comment :
.Nope. This is the updated STM model and it has never been that cheap, even as a refurb.
Whoops. You are right. Missed that. THought it was the EF version.
Jan 31, 2023 8:51 PM
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jinjin12Jan 31, 2023 8:51 PM
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Quote from hbasavar View quoted comment :
Excellent Nifty-fifty lens... No difference in image quality between STM and non-STM except quieter operations. Canon refurbs are good as new
what is STM?
Jan 31, 2023 11:10 PM
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Titus PulloJan 31, 2023 11:10 PM
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This used to be a $200 lens. Surprised at this price.
Feb 1, 2023 2:58 AM
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hbasavarFeb 1, 2023 2:58 AM
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Quote from jinjin12 View quoted comment :
what is STM?
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Feb 10, 2023 5:32 AM
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CrimsonMice656Feb 10, 2023 5:32 AM
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Quote from acbharath14 View quoted comment :
cheapest and best portrait prime lens. In fact the only prime lens that I own, but cheaper than all other lenses in my kit.
Pretty sure the 85 1.8 has this beat. Can be had for 2-250 lightly used
Feb 18, 2023 5:39 PM
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OllyOllyFeb 18, 2023 5:39 PM
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How many feet away can this lens take pictures from without getting blurry?
Jun 25, 2023 7:24 PM
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CharlesB31Jun 25, 2023 7:24 PM
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Can't find it for 99$ only 125$

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