Camera Lenses

Canon Full Frame Camera Lens RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Fixed for Canon RF Mount Black

Key features:

  • Lens Mount:Canon RF
  • Lens Type:Fixed Focal Length
  • Sensor Type:Full Frame
  • Focus Control:Autofocus
  • Filter Diameter (mm):43
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Description

Description

Explore your creative side and expand your photographic abilities with this ultra-compact and affordable prime lens, offering more than you ever imagined.

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a small, lightweight, and affordable lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture, ideal for low-light shooting and excellent for creative depth of field control. With new optical elements and a very low-noise STM motor, this modern, versatile lens will elevate your photographic performance.

Functions

  • Create artistic and stunning images with a lower ISO, thanks to the wide f/1.8 aperture that achieves sharp focus on a subject while also creating a beautiful blurred background.
  • The STM (Stepping Motor) technology focuses very smoothly and almost silently, making it ideal for still photos and videos. The Super Spectra coating on the lens elements ensures top-notch quality.
  • Weighing just 160g and measuring 40.5mm, it is an extremely small and lightweight companion for your everyday shots with EOS R series cameras, and it also does not require an adapter.
  • STM motor for smooth, fast, and nearly silent autofocus
  • Wide f/1.8 aperture that is ideal for low-light photography and impressive bokeh effects
  • Aspherical lens element for top-notch sharpness from center to edge
  • Compact design with better performance
  • Super Spectra coating that enhances image quality and color performance

Technical Specifications

  • Filter Diameter (mm): 431
  • Dimensions Diameter x Length (mm): 69.2 x 40.5
  • Weight (g): 160
  • Image Size: Full Frame
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Film (mm): 50mm
  • Angle of View (Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal): 40°00′, 27°30′, 46°00′
  • Lens Construction (Elements/Groups): 6/5
  • No. of Diaphragm Blades: 7
  • Minimum Aperture: 22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance (m): 0.30
  • Maximum Magnification (x): 0.25
  • AF Mechanism: STM

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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Standard
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Full Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.8
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
43 mm
Focal Length
50 mm
Weight
160 gr
Mount
Canon RF
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

Important information

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  • dkabitis

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    Excellent lens, strong shots even in quite low lighting without losses or grain. You just need to keep in mind that when framing you need a bit more distance than you would expect (x1.5).

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  • crispyads

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    For a bright 50mm backup, it's just fine, the autofocus is slow but for its price, you can justify it..

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  • cauni_andra
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM on My camera the Canon R50 delivers sharp images with pleasing colors and a smooth, creamy bokeh.
    The autofocus is fast and quiet, working well for both photos and video.
    Its bright f/1.8 aperture performs great in low-light conditions.
    Overall, it’s a very satisfying lens with excellent value for the price.

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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
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    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • D_C.
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Get it to have it... At this price you won't believe the image it produces! And you always have it with you because it's small and super light. Don't be confused, it's not just for portraits. Put it on your camera and experiment when it starts to get dark or just before dawn. Ok, it doesn't have stabilization but the f/1.8 will help you with the shutter speeds. GET IT yesterday!

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  • Άγγελος Τζαβάρας
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Crazy value for money, very good sturdy construction and the image quality is excellent. I highly recommend it for those who want to get a lens that is both affordable and objectively much better for the money it costs. Very nice portraits!!

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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
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    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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  • Anatoli_inozemtev
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Good lens, super price of 120 euro, during black friday period. But it's quite noise, at least for me it's a non significant issue.

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  • Fotis Nakos
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I bought this particular lens because the L series ones I have are heavier, larger, and above all, I don't want to use them outside of professional purposes.

    For those who have already used the EF, they will see no difference in AF speed, image quality, and STM mechanism noise—only in the build quality, which indeed seems far better.

    For those who started out with RF USM lenses, the STM motor will make a negative impression as it is much slower and noisier. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that this lens is Canon's cheapest option for a bright prime lens, and that's exactly what it offers.

    5/5 stars, then, because for what it is, it does its job excellently, and above all, anyone involved in photography—whether a hobbyist or a professional—knows that equipment makes things easier. It's not the magic solution.

    Happy shooting!

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  • Fairplay
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    First day test: I bought it because the kit of the Canon camera I purchased came with a 24-105 f4 STM which, from the afternoon onwards, could not take a photo without a tripod. This one is f1.8 and it's like day and night in terms of brightness! For video, indeed the auto focus makes noise and you can hear it in the recording. Other than that, it focuses relatively quickly. For the money I bought it for, it's truly amazing at €129 (Black Friday discount period). Also, compared to a zoom lens, this one is much more compact, making it easier to carry the camera, it takes up less space.

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    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Noisy
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  • Keno
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Basically, it is the ef 50mm stm refreshed for Canon's eos r series. It has better construction than the ef or at least that's how it feels in my hands. Otherwise, in terms of size and weight, it is more or less the same, as well as in the image it produces, it is more or less the same as the ef. It is a cheap but quite decent rf lens that I wouldn't say is a must-have, but if you have it, it definitely won't sit collecting dust on the shelf. The negatives are the autofocus, which is just mediocre in every aspect, and the motor, which is noisy. For amateur use, it is just fine; for professional use, I wouldn't recommend it.

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  • Nicolas_Achillexandrou
    4
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    Excellent lens. With quality construction and given its low price, you get a decent lens both in photography and in video. Clearly, it cannot be compared to the expensive range, but overall, in its category, it is just fine.

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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
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    • Value for money
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    • Acidity
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  • rizosplayz
    5
    6 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    5 stars more for the price-performance ratio. There are plenty of reviews on YouTube, but the rest of the comments above will cover you.
    It is the cheapest RF replacement for the equivalent 50mm in EF version.
    Quite satisfactory photographically, but also in video, although I would expect something more, no one will be disappointed by this investment.

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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
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    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
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  • Tassos_Alexiou
    4
    11 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    Build quality miles away from the old EF 50 even though both lenses are similar in optical performance.
    The big advantage is that you don't need the adapter if you have R, R6, R5, so it significantly reduces the size and additionally you have the control ring in front (if you need it).
    On the negative side, I notice more vignetting than the EF but okay, it can be corrected to a large extent in post-processing.

    It's a bit more expensive than it should be, but the lack of options in affordable RF lenses makes it a one-way street.

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    • Construction quality
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    • Acidity
    • Moderate noise
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  • Amazing flashlight in terms of clarity and value for money

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    value for money, must have

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    Very expensive, last week it was 80 euros less

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  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent lens, especially in relation to its price!!

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  • 5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Very good collaboration with the Eos r

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    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
  • Excellent lens, strong shots even in quite low lighting without losses or grain. You just need to keep in mind that when framing you need a bit more distance than you would expect (x1.5).

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    0
  • For a bright 50mm backup, it's just fine, the autofocus is slow but for its price, you can justify it..

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  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM on My camera the Canon R50 delivers sharp images with pleasing colors and a smooth, creamy bokeh.
    The autofocus is fast and quiet, working well for both photos and video.
    Its bright f/1.8 aperture performs great in low-light conditions.
    Overall, it’s a very satisfying lens with excellent value for the price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Get it to have it... At this price you won't believe the image it produces! And you always have it with you because it's small and super light. Don't be confused, it's not just for portraits. Put it on your camera and experiment when it starts to get dark or just before dawn. Ok, it doesn't have stabilization but the f/1.8 will help you with the shutter speeds. GET IT yesterday!

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Description & Specifications

Explore your creative side and expand your photographic abilities with this ultra-compact and affordable prime lens, offering more than you ever imagined.

The RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a small, lightweight, and affordable lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture, ideal for low-light shooting and excellent for creative depth of field control. With new optical elements and a very low-noise STM motor, this modern, versatile lens will elevate your photographic performance.

Functions

  • Create artistic and stunning images with a lower ISO, thanks to the wide f/1.8 aperture that achieves sharp focus on a subject while also creating a beautiful blurred background.
  • The STM (Stepping Motor) technology focuses very smoothly and almost silently, making it ideal for still photos and videos. The Super Spectra coating on the lens elements ensures top-notch quality.
  • Weighing just 160g and measuring 40.5mm, it is an extremely small and lightweight companion for your everyday shots with EOS R series cameras, and it also does not require an adapter.
  • STM motor for smooth, fast, and nearly silent autofocus
  • Wide f/1.8 aperture that is ideal for low-light photography and impressive bokeh effects
  • Aspherical lens element for top-notch sharpness from center to edge
  • Compact design with better performance
  • Super Spectra coating that enhances image quality and color performance

Technical Specifications

  • Filter Diameter (mm): 431
  • Dimensions Diameter x Length (mm): 69.2 x 40.5
  • Weight (g): 160
  • Image Size: Full Frame
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Film (mm): 50mm
  • Angle of View (Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal): 40°00′, 27°30′, 46°00′
  • Lens Construction (Elements/Groups): 6/5
  • No. of Diaphragm Blades: 7
  • Minimum Aperture: 22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance (m): 0.30
  • Maximum Magnification (x): 0.25
  • AF Mechanism: STM

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Type
Standard
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Full Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.8
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
43 mm
Focal Length
50 mm
Weight
160 gr
Mount
Canon RF
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (41)

  1. 33
  2. 7
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  5. 1
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  • Color representation
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality
  • Acidity
  • Quiet
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  • dkabitis

    Verified purchase

    Excellent lens, strong shots even in quite low lighting without losses or grain. You just need to keep in mind that when framing you need a bit more distance than you would expect (x1.5).

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • crispyads

    Verified purchase

    For a bright 50mm backup, it's just fine, the autofocus is slow but for its price, you can justify it..

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • cauni_andra
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM on My camera the Canon R50 delivers sharp images with pleasing colors and a smooth, creamy bokeh.
    The autofocus is fast and quiet, working well for both photos and video.
    Its bright f/1.8 aperture performs great in low-light conditions.
    Overall, it’s a very satisfying lens with excellent value for the price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • D_C.
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Get it to have it... At this price you won't believe the image it produces! And you always have it with you because it's small and super light. Don't be confused, it's not just for portraits. Put it on your camera and experiment when it starts to get dark or just before dawn. Ok, it doesn't have stabilization but the f/1.8 will help you with the shutter speeds. GET IT yesterday!

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Άγγελος Τζαβάρας
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Crazy value for money, very good sturdy construction and the image quality is excellent. I highly recommend it for those who want to get a lens that is both affordable and objectively much better for the money it costs. Very nice portraits!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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  • Anatoli_inozemtev
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Good lens, super price of 120 euro, during black friday period. But it's quite noise, at least for me it's a non significant issue.

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  • Fotis Nakos
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I bought this particular lens because the L series ones I have are heavier, larger, and above all, I don't want to use them outside of professional purposes.

    For those who have already used the EF, they will see no difference in AF speed, image quality, and STM mechanism noise—only in the build quality, which indeed seems far better.

    For those who started out with RF USM lenses, the STM motor will make a negative impression as it is much slower and noisier. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that this lens is Canon's cheapest option for a bright prime lens, and that's exactly what it offers.

    5/5 stars, then, because for what it is, it does its job excellently, and above all, anyone involved in photography—whether a hobbyist or a professional—knows that equipment makes things easier. It's not the magic solution.

    Happy shooting!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Fairplay
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    First day test: I bought it because the kit of the Canon camera I purchased came with a 24-105 f4 STM which, from the afternoon onwards, could not take a photo without a tripod. This one is f1.8 and it's like day and night in terms of brightness! For video, indeed the auto focus makes noise and you can hear it in the recording. Other than that, it focuses relatively quickly. For the money I bought it for, it's truly amazing at €129 (Black Friday discount period). Also, compared to a zoom lens, this one is much more compact, making it easier to carry the camera, it takes up less space.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Noisy
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  • Keno
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Basically, it is the ef 50mm stm refreshed for Canon's eos r series. It has better construction than the ef or at least that's how it feels in my hands. Otherwise, in terms of size and weight, it is more or less the same, as well as in the image it produces, it is more or less the same as the ef. It is a cheap but quite decent rf lens that I wouldn't say is a must-have, but if you have it, it definitely won't sit collecting dust on the shelf. The negatives are the autofocus, which is just mediocre in every aspect, and the motor, which is noisy. For amateur use, it is just fine; for professional use, I wouldn't recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Construction quality
    • Color Quality
    • Noisy
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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  • Nicolas_Achillexandrou
    4
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    Excellent lens. With quality construction and given its low price, you get a decent lens both in photography and in video. Clearly, it cannot be compared to the expensive range, but overall, in its category, it is just fine.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
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  • rizosplayz
    5
    6 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    5 stars more for the price-performance ratio. There are plenty of reviews on YouTube, but the rest of the comments above will cover you.
    It is the cheapest RF replacement for the equivalent 50mm in EF version.
    Quite satisfactory photographically, but also in video, although I would expect something more, no one will be disappointed by this investment.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
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  • Tassos_Alexiou
    4
    11 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    Build quality miles away from the old EF 50 even though both lenses are similar in optical performance.
    The big advantage is that you don't need the adapter if you have R, R6, R5, so it significantly reduces the size and additionally you have the control ring in front (if you need it).
    On the negative side, I notice more vignetting than the EF but okay, it can be corrected to a large extent in post-processing.

    It's a bit more expensive than it should be, but the lack of options in affordable RF lenses makes it a one-way street.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Moderate noise
    • Value for money
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  • Amazing flashlight in terms of clarity and value for money

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    value for money, must have

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    Very expensive, last week it was 80 euros less

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  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent lens, especially in relation to its price!!

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  • 5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Very good collaboration with the Eos r

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    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
  • Excellent lens, strong shots even in quite low lighting without losses or grain. You just need to keep in mind that when framing you need a bit more distance than you would expect (x1.5).

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • For a bright 50mm backup, it's just fine, the autofocus is slow but for its price, you can justify it..

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM on My camera the Canon R50 delivers sharp images with pleasing colors and a smooth, creamy bokeh.
    The autofocus is fast and quiet, working well for both photos and video.
    Its bright f/1.8 aperture performs great in low-light conditions.
    Overall, it’s a very satisfying lens with excellent value for the price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Get it to have it... At this price you won't believe the image it produces! And you always have it with you because it's small and super light. Don't be confused, it's not just for portraits. Put it on your camera and experiment when it starts to get dark or just before dawn. Ok, it doesn't have stabilization but the f/1.8 will help you with the shutter speeds. GET IT yesterday!

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