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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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  • 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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About This Product
    Product Name: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
    Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US
    Model Number: 0570C005AA
    Product SKU: B00X8MRBCW
    ASIN: B00X8MRBCW
    Brand: Canon
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1.53543 x 2.71653 x 2.71653 Inches
    Item Weight: 0.35 Pounds
    Item model number: 0570C005AA
    Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US

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    gerrydavid79
    01-31-2023 at 05:10 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 05:10 AM.
    Quote from NSXMK3 :
    I think it's good to have a variety of them for different situations -- I sold my older 50mm a while back and got the 35mm sigma, 85mm sigma and the 135mm canon. Absolutely love the all, but sometimes 35 (or even 40) is a bit too wide and it's nice to have a 50.

    The 40 and 50 do work in similar situations though. On a crop sensor camera, the 50 was often a bit too much but on a full frame I prefer it.
    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
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    FHRITP
    01-31-2023 at 06:26 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 06:26 AM.
    I own this and its nice. You can get same quality pictures with a high quality phone now though. Never carry around bulky dslr anymore.
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    Mr.Keroro
    01-31-2023 at 07:06 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 07:06 AM.
    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
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    LunchboxBen
    01-31-2023 at 08:53 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 08:53 AM.
    Quote from gerrydavid79 :
    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
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    timsy
    01-31-2023 at 08:57 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 08:57 AM.
    Quote from rufwork :
    "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
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    timsy
    01-31-2023 at 09:07 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 09:07 AM.
    Quote from hbasavar :
    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.
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    timsy
    01-31-2023 at 09:16 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 09:16 AM.
    Quote from LunchboxBen :
    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
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    LunchboxBen
    01-31-2023 at 09:35 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 09:35 AM.
    Quote from timsy :
    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.
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    kluvlaw
    01-31-2023 at 11:23 AM.
    01-31-2023 at 11:23 AM.
    Quote from pidge :
    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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    pidge
    01-31-2023 at 12:00 PM.
    01-31-2023 at 12:00 PM.
    Quote from kluvlaw :
    .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.
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    jinjin12
    01-31-2023 at 12:51 PM.
    01-31-2023 at 12:51 PM.
    Quote from hbasavar :
    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?
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    Titus Pullo
    01-31-2023 at 03:10 PM.
    01-31-2023 at 03:10 PM.
    This used to be a $200 lens. Surprised at this price.
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    hbasavar
    01-31-2023 at 06:58 PM.
    01-31-2023 at 06:58 PM.
    Quote from jinjin12 :
    what is STM?
    Stepper Technology Motor
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    CrimsonMice656
    02-09-2023 at 09:32 PM.
    02-09-2023 at 09:32 PM.
    Quote from acbharath14 :
    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
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    LivelyScent9807
    02-18-2023 at 09:39 AM.
    02-18-2023 at 09:39 AM.
    How many feet away can this lens take pictures from without getting blurry?
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