Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM.

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Product
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0570C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Release Year 2023 2015
Release Date 2023-02-08 2015-05-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 125 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11 0,21
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Focal Length 24-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 69 mm
Length 58 mm 39 mm
Weight 270 gr 159 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C ES-68
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A