Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
52 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Panasonic
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 287 reviews
The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is widely praised for its exceptional value, delivering sharp images and beautiful bokeh at a very low price. Users love its lightweight, compact design and fast f/1.8 aperture for low-light and portrait photography. Common criticisms include noisy and sometimes slow autofocus, a plastic build that feels cheap, and softness at the edges when wide open. Overall, it's considered a must-have budget prime lens for Canon shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus at times
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Soft edges at f/1.8
- No image stabilization
Value for money 45
Image quality 38
Bokeh 22
Autofocus performance 18
Build quality 15
Low light performance 12
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Budget
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Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
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Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.43x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
