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Top3 50mm prime lenses

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Top3 50mm prime lenses

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Best for Canon EOS R System

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture delivers beautiful shallow depth of field and creamy background bokeh for portraits
Stepping motor (STM) mechanism provides smooth, near-silent autofocusing ideal for both still photos and 4K video
Extremely compact pancake-like design weighs only 5.6 ounces, making it an essential everyday carry lens

Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Prime Lens

Best for Sony Alpha E-Mount

Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Prime Lens

Full-frame coverage with double-gauss optical configuration effectively eliminates field curvature and optical distortion
7-blade circular aperture renders gorgeous circular out-of-focus highlights and pleasing portrait backgrounds
Solid metal lens mount provides dependable durability when switching between street and studio shoots

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens

Best High-End Optical Sharpness

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens

Premium S-Line optics with ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coating virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and flaring
Edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire frame even when shooting wide open at maximum f/1.8 aperture
Comprehensive weather sealing keeps dust, moisture, and road spray from penetrating the internal barrel components