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

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

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Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2020 2023
Release Date 2020-11-04 2023-02-08
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 169 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS 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 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,11
Aperture
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element + Super Spectra Coating Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 50 mm 24-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
26 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 70 mm
Length 41 mm 58 mm
Weight 160 gr 270 gr
Other
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 43 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-65B EW-63C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A