The Two Cheapest Canon RF Prime Lenses: RF 50mm f1.8 STM vs RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I'm comparing the two cheapest prime lenses for the Canon RF mount: the RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM and the RF 50mm f1.8 STM. These two lenses have some similarities but also differ in several important ways. So, I'll give my thoughts and suggestions about which lens might be best for you.
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This is the video I was waiting for. All the other youtubers were reviewing photography only. But YOU covered what we wanted photography/video & the hand held video i had not considered & the example and showing the shake on 50 lens compared to 35 was what sold me on the rf 35. Thanks a million.
P.s id love to see a video on how to use the rp camera and rf35. Video and photography and tricks. Thanks
The RF 35 has been wildly received as a professional lense that is basically a must for every R system owner. Now there may come a L version and people will move to that but the price and quality still make it a no brainer if you got an R camera. Many of the L lenses are pretty big this one is the ultimative travel lense. Light, small, compact, high and sharp image quality, 35mm, IS.
Amazing comparison! I recently got the EOS RP and I’m using it with my nifty 50mm with the RF adapter. In love again with this lens! Definitely planning to get the 35mm.
Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks!
Very nice video. Much awaited comparison. Totally convinced to get 35mm as I have EF50mm already. Thank you.
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes it will be my first Rf lens. Waiting for Boxing Day sale lol
Thank you for the comparison!!
@@JustinMyersPhoto well i already have the 35mm, i think i wll still get the 50mm since it's pretty cheap
These are the two only lenses I've got for my new R6. So far I'm very happy with them as a starting point. You can get great video and photos with them. I am looking forward for my first big RF lens purchase at some point.
Great video!
Thanks for watching it! What kind of photo and video do you typically shoot?
Great video, thanks for the information and your opinions on the lenses! I do have the 50mm already and am looking into getting the 35mm, so you were absolutely right! :D
Good review, exactly what I want to see and hear 👍
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes, both actually, I use for both video and photography so just trying to work out which to get first 🤔
@@JustinMyersPhoto I've got the R. I'm really tempted by the 50mm but wondering about the lack of IS. 35mm is no brainer, I really like the look from the 50mm, just wondering how much the lack of IS will affect me
Thanks bro, now I know what is better for me💪
Great, glad you found it useful! Which do you think is going to work best for you?
Watching this for the 1st time ever because I just bought the Canon R8 and got the 50mm RF lens. Find it to be nice for now. I shoot mostly photos not too much video. Will likely get the 35mm RF version at a later date hopefully before the end of the year. Thanks for a very informative video.
Thank you!
You sold me the 35mm with its video/stabilisation feature. Thank you.
Great video! Thanks for the help!
Glad you found it helpful! Are you looking into getting one of these lenses?
Yes! After the video, I’ve decided to go for the 35 as I mostly do video ☺️🙏
@@stasign awesome, it’s a great lens! What camera are you going to be pairing it with?
There's also the 85 f2 but it's definitely in another price range. I have the RP with the 35 1.8 and 85 f2 and have done many successful gigs with just those two lenses. Next up is the 50mm and the 24mm once that one is released
I've had both. 35mm f1.8 is the way to go. Better and sharper images, macro is insanely good, and IS. Plus the 35mm is WAY more versatile
I own booth and today i hope my rf85 f2 will arrive. Thanks for nice video.
@@JustinMyersPhoto - i like her very much. Shot fireworks yesterday, was great. Of course the RF85 L F1.2 is surely better, but i have to pay 2.000 € more.. ... not my Budget.
The F2 is versatile, has IS and Macro.... for me it is a great and affordable Lens.
Justin, thank you for the informative video! You are right - I started with 50mm, and now want to buy 35mm too:)))
Glad you enjoyed it! That’s cool. What kind of photography and/or video do you typically shoot?
Having used the RF 35 on my RP for the last 6 months, I concur with your point of view about the versatility of the 35.
Awesome, that’s a cool combo!
What kind of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?
Good review. I did notice green fringing on the RF 50 close-up image compared to the RF 35. That looks easy to correct manually, though, even without a lens profile in LR yet. Both are solid choices.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I don't have either. That comment was from your footage. I own an R6 and am considering both. I mainly use it for my vlog but it's a great stills body too. I'm leaning towards the 35 if gun to head right now.
@@JustinMyersPhoto my only RF lens is the 24-105 F/4L. I went a month before landing a converter. My main stills body is a 5D Mark IV. Lenses are Canon 16-35 F/4L and 70-200 F/4L; Sigma 105 F/2.8 macro; Tamron 24-70 F/2.8 (original); and Tamron 150-600 G2.
Long-term plan is to go all mirrorless; but I'm not made of money and not in a rush. The Sigma is my only prime. A small walking-around & video lens would be nice, which is why I'm looking at the 35.
Hi Justin, thanks for your help, unfortunately the dealer you recommended doesn’t actually have any, it’s a back order situation only l’m afraid! It’s likely to be the same with the 85mm R lens as well. Sadly in the UK Canon doesn’t supply lens hoods with non L lens .
Great points, thanks for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it! Are you using or looking into one of these lenses?
@@JustinMyersPhoto I already have an EF 50mm and love having the AF/MF switch so I’m sold on the new 35mm RF to start getting some macro and don’t have to lose the Focus switch! You hit every mark imo for questions I’m asking 👍
@@ryevdee6064 okay, awesome! So, which camera are you shooting with at the moment?
@@JustinMyersPhoto EOS R, so the 35 is going to be a dream for handheld :)
@@ryevdee6064 awesome, I love the R + RF 35mm combo! So what kind of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?
HELPFULL!
Yes, I will buy the 35 mm. Canon is my second system. Olympus the first one. Until now I have the RF 24-105 - being very satisfied.
Landscapes, street, architecture, people. I'm amateur, living in Germany.
Hey Justin, do you live in America? I' ve wanted to visit USA for long years. The great nature and the land of the free.. 😊
great video thank you!!! Im sold only the 35 now, i was going to buy the 50. I primarily shoot youtube and just mess around with photography so thanks for doing this comparison
@@JustinMyersPhoto i grabbed the RP on the $999 deal with the 24-105 just not really liking the lens, but enjoying the camera so far
@@JustinMyersPhoto cool, thanks
Also FYI you can get canon camera and lens used on Canon website refurbished for much cheaper & it has warranty....thats what I'm going to do (ebay also has nice used sales) canon rp & rf35 for me....then il add rf85 to my wish list
I'm planning to get the RP with the RF 35 mm for my entry into full frame photography and to use it for videos too.
@@JustinMyersPhoto street, landscape, portrait, product, toy (action figure), vlogs, TH-cam videos.
@@JustinMyersPhoto thank you! But I can't spend more in the beginning. And there are no wider lenses for the RF mount. That's why I decided to get the RF 35 mm. When Canon launches an ultrawide for the RF in the future, I'll get that. And I'm also planning to get the RF 85 mm later. I already have a G1 X Mark III which I can use for handheld vlogging when I find the RF 35 mm too tight.
@@JustinMyersPhoto thank you! You've been helpful!
@@dhilsiva with the 35/1.8 you can do some Astro too for that 1.8 aperture. Beware of the coma smearing though
@@yuyuko_yuko thank you! But now I'm leaning towards the 50 mm lens and getting an ultrawide lens a little later.
I bought the EF 35mm F2 to save a couple hundred bucks but really wish I would have sprung for the RF 35. In terms of photography the two are about on the par but the focus motor noise on the EF mount is a real killer for video and adapting gets old after a while.
Hi guys!
I just started and i'm so excited. I'm only shooting JPEG and i wanted to ask about distortion. Should i use in-camera corrections on my photos? I am not editing them so i want to be as good as possible from default.. It will dicrease my quality of the photos? Will be the sharpness affected?
Greetings and cheers fellas!
I noticed some vignetting on some of my 50mm shots. I am pretty sure that is what I saw on some of the 50mm shots shown aswell. thoughts?
Hmmm... the 50 is a very important focal lenght. It would bug me if i by it, knowing it is not really sharp compared to the 35
Man, I love your content, good review, you should try adding non-copyrighted background music to your video, it should add a really great value to your content 😉
great video.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Yes, I need something smaller for my water housing and gimbal. I was thinking the rf35mm was the way to go. But the price point on the 50 was tempting. So it was helpful to see your video. I think the 35mm will fill my needs best.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I am primarily a ski photographer. But I also shoot all sorts of outdoor adventure. Starting to get into video more. www.geoffholman.ca
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I just got the 50mm RF still a great lens for photo! I totally forgot Canon released the 35mm so now I have to get it lol
@@JustinMyersPhoto I currently have the Canon EOS R! Using it for both video & photo so I’ll pick up the 35mm as well because of the IS! 😎
@@JustinMyersPhoto okay next payday I’m copping it! Haha I usually do portrait / landscape photos! Video wise: product videos, interviews, etc. Just started my TH-cam channel so I’ve been investing more in video gear at the moment!
@@JustinMyersPhoto I will!
For Macro I like a longer lense. For action (moving Models at a show) the STM 35/50/85 are too slow for me most of the time but this might be personal, I loose sometimes the correct moment. I would buy them with a nano-usm. For non action they are fine. The quality is great, even when they do not reach the new RF L class. The compactness and handling is great.
@@JustinMyersPhoto R5 and R6 the old EF 35 IS is faster but a bit ugly in the handling.. The 85 Samyang is definitly faster(I only lent it), but the 85 2.0 STM has slightly better colors (I own it).
@@JustinMyersPhoto Models on a stage/walk presentation, dancing presentations. Not really action but very dynamic.
How good are they for casual videography?
Great video! First time in your channel.
I'm planning to buy the RP for my zoom business calls. Of course I'll use it with a tripod close to my desk.
I understand the 35mm is the lens to go. Do you think a 24mm is a goog choice to have a 2nd lens?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my English; i'm still learning
Have a Productive and Healthy day!
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes. Maybe some TH-cam videos for training my customers
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thank you so much for taking the time and answer my question! I'll use your links to buy the camera and lens. Do you have any link for the 24-105 ? I just saw it with the R not the RP
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thank you!
Optical Image Stabilization at up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction.
There’s two big letters. An “I” and an “S” and it stands for Image Stabilization.
Not sure why people are getting this mixed up and saying there isn’t ANY image stabilization
I assume you’re talking about the 35mm, so who said there isn’t any image stabilization in that lens?
Excellent review.
I am an enthusiastic non professional photographer. I am also a professional Eye Surgeon (especially children's eyes), I also travel a lot. I am getting Canon R5 with possibly RF24-105 f4 + either RF 50 or 35. what do you and your audience advise. I am 63 and do not like to carry heavy equipment or constantly changing lenses. Kind regards
Honestly, you could probably be fine with just the 24-105. If you do want a second lens, it really depends on what and how you shoot. The 24-105 covers both of these focal lengths, so it’s really just a preference question from there
Can you take the same picture with the two lenses and show them next to each other? It ll be easier to explain the differences
@@JustinMyersPhoto thanks for the reply 😁 in your opinion, is the RF 35mm worth the extra money?
What's your recommended lens for Canon R7 ?
Primary purpose Street photography
So, I’m not a street photographer and can’t give specific insight into which focal lengths would be most desirable in those settings.
I would say though: the RF 35mm f1.8 on the new RF mount APS-C cameras, like the R7, should make a really versatile pairing with nice image quality. As I said in the video, I do think the RF 35mm has better image quality overall than the RF 50mm f1.8. The 50mm focal length on an APS-C sensor will also be less versatile.
Having said that, if you are wanting a 35mm field of view equivalent (which a lot of, but not all, street photographers like), there are a few decently priced 24mm lens options, including the new, native RF 24mm macro.
But in the end it comes down to how you like to shoot.
What are you currently shooting with?
I just hoped the 35 glass was bigger
I have the rf 35mm 1.8 and love it
I have the EF 50 1.8 STM as well which was a step up from the previous model.. not sure if I really need two 50 1.8's..
I'd really love to invest in the higher end RF glass like the 28-70 F2 and the 1.2 prime lenses.
I currently own the EOS-R, 6DMKII & 5DMKII
So most of my glass is EF atm..
Tamron 15-30 2.8 G2
Tamron 24-70 2.8 G2
Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro G2
Canon 50mm 1.8 STM
Canon 70-200 2.8 IS III
Until I go full mirrorless I'm not gonna sell my EF glass.
@@JustinMyersPhoto portraits & real estate atm..
I use to do weddings & other low light events.
Recently been dabbling doing product shots and promotional stuff like shots of manicures/pedicures for a nail salon
@@JustinMyersPhoto I have not used the RP myself but have seen great results from that camera from some people I know.
I have only used the EOS-R in Canon's mirrorless lineup at the moment. I considered picking up an M50 or M50II with an adapter because of how compact it is.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I have mostly EF glass now anyway so whether it be M50 or RP.. I'll be getting an adapter..
I was considering an M series camera because I wanted to grab those few small sigma primes for it. In my head I'm picturing myself running around with a compact bag with these small primes shooting this & that.. Which could be my own head bullshitting me into buying the damn thing hahaha
As for RF mount cameras.. I'd like to save & snag an R6.. then sell my 6DMKII..
I still use my 6DMKII a lot, it's ridiculous how much I still love that camera.
I know in many ways other cameras are superior, I just really enjoy it.
@@JustinMyersPhoto in all honesty.. since I've watched so many people review the M50 and even though it's inferior to both of my current cameras, my brain is doing mental gymnastics to justify to me why I need it or should have it.
In reality, you're right.. being invested in the EF system and beginning to be invested in the RF system is pretty in depth as it is, complicating my life by adding yet another mount is pretty silly. I'd be much better off investing more into the RF system.
I can imagine that the R6 is really awesome. I'd love to get my hands on one to test out sometime. Either way, I probably should just ignore the urge to buy an M50 and get an R6 when I can. It will surely benefit me much more than the M50 would.
@@JustinMyersPhoto definitely true..
I guess part of me was thinking I'd like to keep a camera on me all the time when there are many times I'd leave my main camera & lenses home.
Would have preferred the images next to each other for a direct comparison.
Sure
Can't the 35mm warp some images at certain angles or something because its so wide? That's what I've been worried about for photography.
Any wide angle lens can distort subjects as you move the lens closer and/or subjects out to edges of the frame. That’s actually the case with all lenses, you’re just more likely to be shooting at that distance with wider focal lengths.
35mm is not an ultra wide or fisheye focal length or anything crazy like that though. It’s actually right on the border between wide and normal focal lengths. So, it’s not something I would be worried about, and I actually find 35mm to be a great compromise focal length to get context and environment in the shot without things looking funky
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@@JustinMyersPhoto You’re awesome! Thank you!
The RF35/1.8 is a nice and solid lens, second best buy for an R-series. The 50/1.8 otoh is a disappointment with no stabiliser and none of the macro option of the 35 and 85. So I'd still go EF 50/1.8 or I invest in a 45mm Tamron. At that point otoh I start looking at the 35 at 85mm Tamron if I do not need makro abilities
@@JustinMyersPhoto Price. If I get no IS etc why pay more than the minimum? Actually I use neither, dropped the RF35 and now use the Tamron Trio.
@@JustinMyersPhoto currently not much. Otherwise mostly LARP and medival reenactment when people are involved and that is where I use primes. Otherwise I use zooms, typically the three f/2.8 Tamron units. And yes, got the adapters and was lucky to get two with the R (one base with the cam, a ring as an action item) and added a second ring adapter.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Do not get me wrong, I liked the RF35/1.8. Good price, compact, silent, solid optical performance. Had they done the 50 with an IS and the 85 a /1.8 I would have gone that way. But with the 50 not being stabilised (and I do not buy unstabilized lenses) and me not needing an 85mm macro it made no sense switching my 85 Tamron or getting the RF50/1.8. At that point going Tamron for the primes and getting the dust/weather sealing a well as "works on a DSLR" (still have and will keep one) was the better trade
RF50>EF50+adapter.
@@JustinMyersPhoto my reply was really intended for people who dont already have the ef to rf adapter. The rf50 is then the better buy. Im using the eos rp.
So I just recently have my R6 with 50mm RF f1.8, and I can still return it with 20% restocking fee to get 35mm f.18 instead. But should I do that or I should just keep both?
Really depends on you, how you shoot and what lenses you already have. I still think the 50mm is a solid lens for the price and small enough that’s it’s really easy to have in your camera bag, just in case.
Do you have any lenses other than these two?
@@JustinMyersPhoto So I bought my Canon R6 at BestBuy, it is a bundle comes with the RF f4-7.1 IS STM lens. I got my RF 50mm f1.8 afterward. But then now I saw a lot of videos saying 35mm is the way to go and no need for 50mm lens. My question is should I keep 50mm if I am going to buy 35mm f1.8 lens? I am also looking for a backpack to store my camera and lens. And I am debating Peak Design 6L or 10L depends on how many lens I own. Any advice on that as well?
@@philipchai well, I don’t think you can go wrong with having the 50mm f1.8. The image quality is not as good as the 35mm f1.8, but it’s a different focal length. Plus, the image quality of the 50mm is still much better than the 24-105mm f4-7.1 at 50mm. If you’re able to get the 35mm and keep the 50mm with your budget, I think it’d probably be very useful.
As far as which peak design bag, I would definitely suggest the 6L. That should be more than enough space until you start collecting several f2.8 zoom lenses or other big lenses.
What type of photography (or video) do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Just to keep you posted, I have gotten the RF 35mm f1.8 yesterday. I think I will keep the 50mm as well since both are good and very affordable lens. Also, I have ordered both 6L and 10L, just to compare both of them, I most likely will keep 6L just because lens I own are fairly small and I probably will bring the 35mm f1.8 and f4-7.1 24mm-105mm lens. And if I am going to take pics of my fiance only, then I will bring both 50mm and 35 mm that day. 10L is kinda huge and probably for the professional camera users.
@@philipchai okay, cool! How are you liking the 35mm so far?
Is the macro capability benefit for zooming in in post ?
No, every lens has a limit on how close it can get to the subject before it can no longer focus on that subject.
When we talk about macro, that’s usually referred to in terms of a magnification ratio of actual subject size to size of the subject on the sensor.
Lenses are usually considered macro lenses if they can provide 100% magnification, so the size of the subject on the sensor is the same as in real life. This 35mm actually only does 50% magnification, but that is still noticeably more than most lenses.
So, short answer: we’re talking about how closeup on the subject the lens allows you to get the camera, not the amount of cropping that could be done in post, which would have more to do with resolution.
Hope that helps!
@@JustinMyersPhoto thank you for informative reply. I always question by the macro ability in term of post editing, and now it’s pretty clear. Thank you Justin 🙌
@@Jessewatt no problem!
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EOS R + RF 351.8 = all i need
@@JustinMyersPhoto Mostly event's photos, i also do videos sometimes
The 50mm. Lens seems good value for your bucks, unfortunately Canon even after 7 months has yet to produce a lens hood for this product. Is that important, try using this lens at night and you will soon see why you need a lens hood!
@@christopherminnerly1133 get a third party jjc one, definitely will be cheaper than canon’s if they ever made one
I would skip the 50mm and get the 35mm + 85mm
@@JustinMyersPhoto EOS R
@@JustinMyersPhoto I do a bit of everything. Landscape, wildlife, and portraits for fun and more portraits and Products for work. Just make the odd video for fun. Have never done paid video work before but would love to try.
@@JustinMyersPhoto actually I'm not using any. I have a Tamron 24-70 G2 and Tamron 85mm f1.8. I had a canon EF 100-400 mk 2 but recently sold it.
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes just the basic one without the control ring. I want to get a macro lens and was considering selling my tamron 85 to get the RF 85 but havent decided yet. I used the ef 50mm a lot back in the day and was considering picking up the RF 50mm for a compact walk around lens. That's how I found this video and your channel.
@@JustinMyersPhoto good point. I might wait to see if canon announces a RF macro lens or just pick up a used ef100mm. Was never happy with the chromatic aberration on sample images I have seen from the canon 100mm. The sigma 105mm looks nice and is much cheaper so that is a good option as well. Hmm I'll sleep on it for a while lol
I regret buying the 50mm first
They are not cheap lenses. They are durably made and have metal mounts. They are INEXPENSIVE but never cheap.
Feels like we might be splitting hairs here
Is this lenses good for video?
They have their pros and cons. I actually talk about it a lot in the “video” section of this review
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks! I’m gonna sell my EF 24-70 MM and get the 35mm.
@@blackthug65 which EF 24-70mm lens is it?
@@JustinMyersPhoto it’s the canon EF 24-70mm ultrasonic.
@@blackthug65 is it the f2.8 version 1 or f2.8 II? Or one of the f4 versions?
john lennon
You a big fan of his?
@@JustinMyersPhoto ofcourse!
@@MelodicalMedia okay, well cool
Cheapest… but Canon products are still not cheap in the UK
I don’t know what the UK prices are, but in USD, there are 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm primes at about $500. The 16mm is less than $300 and the 50mm is less than $200. There are definitely budget options, they just also have high-end, expensive options.
There’s also still the ability to use EF lenses adapted to RF mount cameras with full AF functionality, which can be found for very inexpensive on the used market, in the UK as well, I believe
@@JustinMyersPhoto the RF 35mm lens is £530 (which is $633)
The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is £2250 (which is $2687)
The Canon RF 1200mm f8 L IS USM Lens is £22,450 (which is $26819)
We see too much of you talking, would be better to hear you while showing what you are talking about
Thanks for the feedback
I rather watch what can you do with these 2 prime lenses in the real world than wasting 12 minutes of my life listen to you zapping none stop.
Please trim your hair ....