Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £549
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits & Studio Work — Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the finest 50mm lenses ever made — the wide Z-mount throat enables edge-to-edge sharpness and stunning bokeh that rivals lenses twice the price.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable; only the nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 40cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 160g | 415g |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 76.0 × 86.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
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