Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM vs TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 251 g lighter (160 g vs 411 g)
- You want autofocus (STM): the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday photography, portraits, low-light shooting
Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM | TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
TTArtisan
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/0.95
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
160 g
lighter
|
411 g
|
| Length |
40.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
10
more blades
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 5 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
A light normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a stepping motor, often seen as the RF 'nifty fifty'.
Pros
- Light and compact (160 g)
- f/1.8 aperture
- Quiet STM focus
- Close focus 0.3 m
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Softer wide open
Our notes
TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
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