Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Coming Next Month? [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

We’re told production of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has commenced and we can expect an announcement in late March or early April with availability coming soon after.</p>
<p>No word on the rumored EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS replacement.</p>
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[jebrady03]

No IS? ehhhhh... IF the IQ is better than the 1.4 when the STM is wide open, I may go for it. Otherwise I can't see any benefit for me.

 

[zim]

A non IS EF 50mm f/1.8 STM doesn't make sense to me ??? the 40 doesn't have it but that's a pancake

 

[Woody]

I am very happy to be rid of the 50 f/1.4.

Based on the awesome optical characteristics of Canon's recent releases, I am confident the new 50 f/1.8 STM will easily outperform the ancient 50 f/1.4.

 

[Joe M]

50 f1.8? Is it really that difficult to revamp the 50 1.4? I know there is not a world of difference between 1.4 and 1.8 but there is a difference when 1.4 is stopped down to 1.8. Then again, maybe they are coming out with this first with a decent replacement to the 1.4 to follow later on.

 

[ritholtz]

I am very happy to be rid of the 50 f/1.4.

Based on the awesome optical characteristics of Canon's recent releases, I am confident the new 50 f/1.8 STM will easily outperform the ancient 50 f/1.4.

Any information on the price. Is it going to replace nifty fifty and priced accordingly.

 

[ajperk]

A non IS EF 50mm f/1.8 STM doesn't make sense to me ??? the 40 doesn't have it but that's a pancake

If Canon wants the lens to keep selling like hot cakes the way the original nifty-fifty did, then I can understand leaving out IS so as to save as much money as possible on the manufacturing to offer it at the lowest price point they can. If they incorporated IS into this lens it would be the largest aperture lens that Canon has put IS in. That is probably a lot more expensive than in a slow kit lens.

Especially given the super cheap, though reportedly pretty decent, Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 Canon may be trying to offer something price competitive. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if all we see in a new 50mm f/1.8 is:

1.) STM (obvious)
2.) New lens coatings
3.) build quality on par with EF 40mm and EF-S 24mm pancake.
4.) Same optical formula

Of course, I may be completely wrong (also obvious).

 

[meywd]

I guess there is no need to wait, better save for the sigma

 

[Chaitanya]

I dont give a rodents rear about any lens other than a macro lens..especially since they Canon seems to want to keep that pre historic 50mm macro in lineup.

 

[IgotGASbadDude]

I guess there is no need to wait, better save for the sigma

DO IT! It is a bigger lens than most 50's but worth it.

I love my Art 1.4 50 and am looking forward to getting the Art 1.4 24 in a couple of weeks. ;D

 

[bereninga]

CR2 eh? With this news, I guess my next 50mm would be the Sigma!

 

[iron-t]

I think this portends the elimination of the 50mm 1.4 in Canon's lens lineup such that in a couple years' time there will be only the 1.8 STM and a new L series f/1.2 or f/1.4 IS. The new STM is not exactly exciting news for owners of the current/ancient 1.4 which is quite good at f/2, but I think Canon may be thinking that long term there isn't room in the lineup for three 50s.

 

[Etienne]

So, 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm with IS, but 50mm no IS?

Disappointed!

 

[lintoni]

I've just got the Sigma 50 Art. Going on the comments in this thread, it looks like I've got it just in time - before hordes of disappointed Canon users cause a shortage!

 

[Fatfaso]

For all of you with the Sigma 50 Art, does the autofocus not work properly on a regular basis or are the posts on the topic greatly exaggerated? I like the sharpness from the lens, but I can't buy it if it doesn't nail focus almost every time I fire off a shot. I would be using it for shooting weddings on my 5DIII. Thanks.

 

[ritholtz]

Please Canon, make ef-s 30mm 1.8 stm and ef-s 100mm 2.0 stm with reasonable price.

 

[crashpc]

Hope it is EF-M 50mm IS STM....

 

[mrzero]

This is incredibly disappointing. I've been looking forward to an IS 50mm being released. Even if the new STM has improved optics (which is not guaranteed).

 

[brianleighty]

For all of you with the Sigma 50 Art, does the autofocus not work properly on a regular basis or are the posts on the topic greatly exaggerated? I like the sharpness from the lens, but I can't buy it if it doesn't nail focus almost every time I fire off a shot. I would be using it for shooting weddings on my 5DIII. Thanks.

I've rented it before and had no issues shooting a wedding with it. Then again my 35 Art has been fine as well.

 

[lintoni]

For all of you with the Sigma 50 Art, does the autofocus not work properly on a regular basis or are the posts on the topic greatly exaggerated? I like the sharpness from the lens, but I can't buy it if it doesn't nail focus almost every time I fire off a shot. I would be using it for shooting weddings on my 5DIII. Thanks.

I couldn't honestly answer, as I only received the lens yesterday. However, I shared the same concerns as you (though I don't have to rely on it for a paying gig) and started a thread at dpreview asking for people's experiences with the 5D3/50 Art combo:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/55307468