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7Artisans 50mm F1.05 (Canon RF) vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM

Key differences

  • —The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is 446g lighter (160g vs 606g).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 (Canon RF) is faster: f/1.05 vs f/1.8 (≈1.6 stops more light).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the RF 50mm F1.8 STM reaches 0.25× vs 0.13×.
7Artisans
50mm F1.05 (Canon RF)
7Artisans 50mm F1.05 (Canon RF)
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Canon
RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Focal length
50mm
50mm
Max aperture
F1.05◆
F1.8
Weight
606g
160g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
65.0 × 81.0mm
69.2 × 40.5mm
Volume
269 cm³
152 cm³◆
Density
2.25 g/cm³
1.05 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀58mm
⌀43mm
Min focus
0.57m
0.30m◆
Max magnification
0.13×
0.25×◆
Elements / groups
10 / 7
6 / 5
Aperture blades
13◆
7
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
STM
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
—
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2020
2020
MSRP (USD)
Unconfirmed
$200
Sharpness
6.8
7.8◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.0◆
6.8
Autofocus Speed
MF
7.2
Flare Resistance
5.6
7.0◆
Build / Sealing
7.6◆
6.8
Value / Size
8.2
9.4◆
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Performance overlay

  • 50mm F1.05 (Canon RF)
  • RF 50mm F1.8 STM

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