The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a fantastic lens for portraits. This is because it blurs the background behind your subject so they really stand out. It even lets you fill the frame without getting too close. What's more, the lens is a great performer in lower light environments because it lets in lots of light so you can keep shooting even when the evening draws in. With its near-silent STM technology, this Canon lens can focus extremely quickly when shooting still photos. And when capturing video, focusing is smoother and slower to create footage which has a professional cinematic finish. Key features: Superb-sharp image quality A great performer in low-light conditions Fast and virtually silent focusing Compact and lightweight design