Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).

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Product
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Name Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Release Year 2023 2013
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A 279 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Mount Canon RF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Super UD, 3 UD, and 3 aspherical lenses No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Focal Length 10-20 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 10 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 73 mm
Length 112 mm 52 mm
Weight 570 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-47
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A