Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM.
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Name | Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro | Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Release Year | 1987 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2020-11-04 | |
| MSRP | 299 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 169 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 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 | 23 cm | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,5 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 7 |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 aspherical element + Super Spectra Coating |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 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 F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 68 mm | 69 mm |
| Length | 63 mm | 41 mm |
| Weight | 280 gr | 160 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 43 mm |
| Lens Hood | No information | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ES-65B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |