Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II and Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM.
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Name | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 0570C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Release Year | 1990 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2015-05-11 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 125 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Stepper motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 35 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 7 |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 68 mm | 69 mm |
Length | 41 mm | 39 mm |
Weight | 130 gr | 159 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ES-62 | ES-68 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |