Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
52 Overall Score
vs
Meike 01
Meike
77 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
Meike 01
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Meike 01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
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)
Meike 01
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm0.390score per dollar
vs
Meike 010.487score per dollar
Meike 01 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 01
Scores 77 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
