Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
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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 & Everyday — Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016): The most affordable full-frame prime in the Sony FE system — f/1.8 subject separation and linear motor AF at an entry-level price.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The sony fe 50mm f/1.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £199 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | Linear motor (fast and quiet AF) |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 160g | 186g |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 68.6 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
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