RF 28mm f/2.8 STMvs Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023)
From £299
Best for Travel, street & lightweight everyday carry
View RF 28mm f/2.8 STM
VS
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Which should you buy?
Travel, Street & Lightweight Everyday Carry — RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023): The most compact RF prime — at 85g it turns any EOS R into a true everyday pocket camera.
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023) | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £219 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 30cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM — quiet, suitable for video | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on in-body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 85g | 160g |
| Dimensions | 69.2mm diameter × 24.7mm length | 69.2 × 40.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 55mm filter thread | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 28mm f/2.8 STM | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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