Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM vs Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4-22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.35 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 159 g | 535 g |
| Length | 69 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Diameter | 39 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2015 | 2014 |
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Comparing Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM (50 mm, f/1.8) and Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC (50 mm, f/1.4-22).
Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM is the lightest at 159 g, Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC weighs 535 g.
Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4-22, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM can focus closest at 0.35 m minimum focus distance.
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