Panasonic LUMIX 45-150mm
Score: 79/100
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Panasonic 45-150 mm f/4-5.6 is a ultra-compact telephoto zoom that delivers solid central sharpness, effective optical stabilization, and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for travel and video. Its plastic build, lack of weather sealing, and soft corners at full zoom keep it in the budget-friendly tier.
The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a pocket-sized, affordable standard prime delivering sharp central performance and a bright aperture for low-light work. While it lacks weather sealing and shows some corner softness and vignetting, its quiet STM motor and control ring make it ideal for beginners and vloggers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 45 mmbest | 50 mm |
150 mmbest | 50 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 1.8 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 318 g | 159 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 102 mm | 40.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 90 cm | 30 cmbest |
0.17 x | 0.25 xbest | |
— | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | true | false |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
Autofocus Motor Type | Stepping Motor | STM |
Optical(6) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 45 mm | 50 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 150 mm | 50 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4.0 f | 1.8 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 90 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.17 x | 0.25 x |
Coating Type | Multi-coated | Super Spectra Coating |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 318 g | 159 g |
Length (mm) | 102 mm | 40.5 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 52 mm | 43 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the lens for its ultra-compact footprint, effective MEGA O.I.S., and solid central sharpness, while noting softened corners at the telephoto extreme and a basic build compared to higher-end alternatives.
Everyday users love the lens's portability, stabilization, and price-to-performance ratio, but complain about a stiff zoom ring, corner softness at full zoom, and the all-plastic construction.
“"barely noticeable" - Adorama user review (4/5)”
“"worth every penny" - Adorama user review (4/5)”
“"sharp handheld shots even at 150 mm with slow shutter speeds" - Adorama user review (4/5)”
Professional reviewers agree the RF 50mm F1.8 STM fills a critical gap in Canon's mirrorless lineup, offering a bargain-priced, sharp, and compact standard prime, though it suffers from corner softness, vignetting, and modest bokeh.
Everyday users rate the lens highly, praising its sharpness, low-light capability, tiny size and quiet AF, while noting AF noise, soft corners at wide apertures, and a plasticky feel.
