Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm

Canon
52 Overall Score
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GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

GoPro
81 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

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.

Pros
  • Wide 177-degree field of view
  • Sharp image quality with little distortion
  • Easy to attach and sturdy build
  • Expands creative filming possibilities
  • Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
  • Q&A questions remain unanswered
  • Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
👍 Field of view 5
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Ease of installation 3
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Creative expansion 4
👎 Compatibility 2

Scores

Portrait
Canon
41
GoPro
87
Street
Canon
55
GoPro
85
Travel
Canon
57
GoPro
72
Budget
Canon
54
GoPro
71
Video Cinema
Canon
53
GoPro
71
Professional
Canon
45
GoPro
70
Wildlife Sports
Canon
44
GoPro
66
Landscape
Canon
39
GoPro
57
Macro
Canon
42
GoPro
45

Specifications

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mmGoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Optics
Typeprimewide-angle
Focal Length Min50 mm1 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm1 mm
Elements6—
Groups5—
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements0★—
CoatingSuper Spectra coatinghydrophobic lens coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/0
Min Aperturef/1.8f/0
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountCanon EFGoPro HERO Black Mount
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.16 kg0.10 kg★
Filter Thread49 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops7 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance350 mm★—
Max Magnification0.21x★—

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)

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

  • Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm is $63 cheaper (1.9x less).

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm0.391score per dollar
vs
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm1.159score per dollar

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm offers 3.0x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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