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Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM vs TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt

Both are Canon RF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 292 g lighter (160 g vs 452 g)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.5 m
  • Our notes say it suits: Everyday photography, portraits, low-light shooting

Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM and the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Tilt
Brand
Canon
TTArtisan
Type
Prime
Tilt-Shift
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
160 g lighter
452 g
Length
40.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
69.2 mm
not listed
Filter thread
43 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m closer
0.5 m
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
13 more blades
Optical design
6 elements / 5 groups
7 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
Released
2020
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Format
Full frame 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/1.4 Tilt

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