The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM brings the legendary “nifty fifty” versatility and character into the RF-mount era, offered for rental by Unicorn Films. With a fast f1.8 aperture, users achieve beautiful background blur and strong low-light performance for portraiture, event, and creative photography. The lens uses newly designed aspherical elements and an optimized optical path made possible by the RF mount, yielding sharp, high-contrast images from the center to the edges. The stepping motor (STM) autofocus is accurate and nearly silent, making it effective for both stills and continuous video work. Macro capability up to 0.25x lets you fill the frame with food, products, or creative detail shots without switching lenses. A programmable RF control ring enables immediate adjustment of ISO, aperture, or exposure compensation directly from the lens, streamlining on-the-go shooting. At just 160g, it’s ideal for traveling light, handheld work, or extended sessions. The RF 50mm F1.8 STM offers exceptional creative value to any RF kit, rental bag, or commercial assignment.
Rent the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM from Unicorn Films to experience classic rendering and creative freedom in a modern, RF-mount standard lens.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length / Aperture | 50mm, f1.8 to f22 | Classic standard angle, natural perspective, and creative bokeh |
| Optical Design | 6 elements in 5 groups, aspherical glass | Sharp images, minimal chromatic and spherical aberration |
| Macro Capability | 0.25x maximum magnification, 0.30m minimum focus | Fill frame with creative, close-up detail |
| Diaphragm | 7 rounded blades | Produces natural, circular background blur |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor; manual override | Fast, smooth, and nearly silent for stills and video |
| Stabilization | No in-lens IS; uses camera IBIS if available | Relies on body stabilization for handheld shooting |
| Control Ring | Fully programmable | Direct control of exposure settings |
| Filter Size | 43mm front thread | Wide filter compatibility, affordable accessories |
| Size / Weight | 69.2 x 40.5 mm, 160g | The lightest, most portable Canon RF prime |
| Included Accessories | Caps, optional ES-65B hood, pouch | Simple setup, protects lens during rental |
| Mount Type | Canon RF | Native to all R-series mirrorless cameras |
The lens uses a new aspherical element and an optimized RF-mount optical path, greatly improving sharpness and reducing distortion, especially at the image edges and corners. This is a unique improvement over older EF-mount 50mm f1.8 models.
With 0.25x magnification and 0.3m minimum focus, this lens lets users make creative, close, detail-rich shots of small dishes, craft products, or wedding decor, expanding shooting options without switching to a dedicated macro lens.
The STM stepping motor allows quiet focus transitions for video and live shoots, while remaining fast and accurate for portrait and action stills. It’s especially suitable for hybrid creators working both photo and video on a single assignment without lens swapping.
It lets shooters adjust aperture, ISO, or compensation instantly right from the lens, which reduces delays, avoids menu diving, and keeps both hands ready—ideal for event, travel, or wedding work where timing and responsiveness are key.
Since this lens isn’t weather sealed, care is recommended in dusty or rainy environments. Using a filter and lens hood helps protect the glass and internal elements, important for rental kits subjected to varied field conditions.
