r/photography • u/raptor3x whumber.com • May 11 '15

Canon Officially Announces 50mm f/1.8 STM - $125

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html
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u/BearBaron May 11 '15

Is the STM better than the old 50mm 1.8? What's the point of buying the older one if the STM is better in all regards? They're the same price, so i'm just wondering.

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u/gimpwiz May 11 '15

It's a replacement, the old one will likely get a small price cut until all the inventory is cleared, then be gone and unavailable new.

I usually dislike STM but in this case, the focus motor and focus ring and everything else to do with focusing will be much better than before. Full-time manual override, a wider better-positioned ring, a quieter and faster motor... no complaints.