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Best low-light lenses for the Canon EOS R50 V

17 low-light lenses that fit the Canon EOS R50 V (Canon RF mount) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 17 low-light Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R50 V — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Canon RF mount · Canon APS-C body

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Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM, Standard Lens, Black

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureTypeCoverageBest for
45mmCanon RF 45mm f/1.2 STMAmazon →f/1.2primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
50mmCanon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USMAmazon →f/1.2primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & eventStandard prime
85mmCanon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USMAmazon →f/1.2primeFull-framePortraitWedding & eventLow-light
14mmCanon RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light
16mmSigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon →f/1.4primeAPS-CWide-angleStreetLow-lightVlogging
20mmCanon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light
23mmSigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon →f/1.4primeAPS-CEverydayStreetLow-light
24mmCanon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light
30mmSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon →f/1.4primeAPS-CStandard primeEverydayLow-light
35mmCanon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-lightWedding & event
50mmCanon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightStandard primeWedding & event
56mmSigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon →f/1.4primeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
85mmCanon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCMAmazon →f/1.4primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & event
17-40mmSigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC ArtAmazon →f/1.8zoomAPS-CEverydayStandard primeLow-lightPro standard zoom
50mmCanon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameStandard primeBudgetLow-light
135mmCanon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USMAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
28-70mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USMAmazon →f/2zoomFull-framePro standard zoomWedding & eventLow-light

Weight & weather sealing on the Canon EOS R50 V

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 15 of the 17 lenses above (the other 2 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM160gNone claimed
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary280gMount gasket only
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary285gMount gasket only (Sigma publishes 285g for the RF mount (265g E / 275g X) — RF figure used)
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary345gMount gasket only
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary415gMount gasket only
Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM515gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM555gWeather-sealed
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art560gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCM578gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM580gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM636gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM935gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM950gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM1195gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM1430gWeather-sealed

Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM at 160g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM at 515g.

Weights and sealing from each manufacturer's published spec sheet (per-lens sources recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best low-light lens for the Canon EOS R50 V?
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM (45mm f/1.2) is the standout low-light option that fits the Canon EOS R50 V. 17 low-light Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these low-light lenses fit the Canon EOS R50 V?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R50 V and covers its APS-C sensor.

What is the lightest low-light lens for the Canon EOS R50 V?
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM at 160g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM at 515g. Weights for 15 of the 17 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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