Canon RF 50mm 1.8 stm

[astate]

I received my new RF 50mm 1.8 yesterday. I find it better than the EF version. One thing interesting, the control ring does not click. It is just smooth. I assume it is because the control ring is switchable to also serve as the manual focus ring.

 

[jd7]

Hi astate
Out of curiosity, what do you like better about the RF version over the EF version?

 

[astate]

Hi astate
Out of curiosity, what do you like better about the RF version over the EF version?

It is smaller and lighter due to not having to use the EF-RF adapter. It has the control wheel. I feel it is slightly, but not significantly, sharper.

 

[LeBlobe]

do you have the RF 35mm f/1.8 too? probably similar IQ? the 35mm is worth more cause of the IS im guessing

 

[astate]

do you have the RF 35mm f/1.8 too? probably similar IQ? the 35mm is worth more cause of the IS im guessing

I do have the 35. There is a bit more to it. It has the IS but also has 11 elements in 9 groups vs the 6 elements in 5 groups of the 50. The 35 also has the macro capability. These things are what, I assume, make it cost more. I also have the 85 f2.

 

[Lucas Tingley]

Thank God for a extreme budget RF lens

 

[rightslot]

OK, got it. Just came in. 50 mm 1.8 RF.

Just a few shots around the house and it seems pretty good!

And I know that this should be elementary but after having the 24-70 RF on my camera for so long the weight difference Is incredible! It is so light it feels like there is no lens on the camera at all. I have the R5. I have the R5. So now I'm just waiting on the shipment of the 70-200 f4. B&H says last week of January.

Keep on going Canon!!