Photography Blog posted a set of 42 sample photos shot with the new Canon Ef 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. They used their brand new [shoplink 27765]EOS 5Ds[/shoplink] to test shot the lens.

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EF 50mm f/1.8 STM specifications (taken from Adorama’s product page):

• Compact, Lightweight Fixed Focal Length Lens: ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur.
• 80mm effective focal-length: when attached to an APS-C camera optimal for portraits and photos of fast moving subjects such as children and pets.
• A stepping motor (Gear-type STM): supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
• Improved exterior design: includes new focus ring placement making it the most compact Canon 50mm lens.
• Metal mount: helps provide stability and ruggedness.
• Optimized lens placement and coatings: help deliver outstanding color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
• Circular aperture (7 blades): helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds. h
• Minimum focusing distance: of 14in (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x