Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STMvsCanon RF50mm F1.8 STM
RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
24-50mm / F4.5-6.3
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RF50mm F1.8 STM
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the RF50mm F1.8 STM suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight50g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM58mm long × 69.6mm diameter
- RF50mm F1.8 STM40.5mm long × 69.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F1.8 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F1.8 | 3.6 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.25× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 210g | 160g | +50g |
| Length | 58mm | 40.5mm | +17.5mm |
| Diameter | 69.6mm | 69.2mm | +0.4mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 43mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM relative to RF50mm F1.8 STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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RF50mm F1.8 STM
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