Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM.
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Product |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Name | Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro | Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 2273C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2017-08-29 | 2020-11-04 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2199 USD | 169 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro Tilt Shift |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L 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 TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Autofocus (AF) |
Note. See below for further informationNo Manual focus only |
Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | N/ANo | Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 27 cm | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,5 | 0,25 |
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
| Macro Scale | 2 | |
Aperture |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Molded glass aspherical and UD elements + SWC and ASC coatings | 1 aspherical element + Super Spectra Coating |
Focal Length |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L 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 TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 69 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 41 mm |
| Weight | 945 gr | 160 gr |
Other |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 43 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ES-84 | ES-65B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |