$150 lens vs $2,300 lens - NIFTYFIFTY vs Canon RF 50mm 1.2 | an IN DEPTH lens comparison!

[@DylanBurish]

I really enjoyed this video and it was perfect timing as I was trying to figure if the RF 50mm lens was worth it for the price. Thank you!

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

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[@DanyJanvier]

@@Kangur_wKadrze je la voulais moi cette lens !!!

[@bryandkhar4670]

Congratulations. Dylan on winning the Nifty50...

[@krln2974]

I love the fact that you also show us the full picture in editing so we can see every aspect of it!

[@LazarosLazaros]

Really loved this video. Never would think to make this comparison so it ws really interesting.

[@alexsorokin1896]

The 50mm 1.8 is such a powerhouse value. It was my first prime and even my beginning Rebel XTi days photos still hold up thanks to it. When the time came for me to spend real money on glass, I was able to add the 35mm 1.4, knowing that I could cover my 50mm needs with the 1.8.

[@ShadrachsGuitar]

This video really proves that the person using the tool is the most important thing. Great job!

[@jonathanmoser707]

This channel is an awesome mix of two things i love, keep the work up.

[@hiimrufus]

I appreciate how chill and informative your videos are. Makes for easy listening.

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

hey that means a lot! thanks!

[@Tara90644]

Nice video i understand all points And your talk king style is super.♥️

[@DramaLok]

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[@Snow_flakesss]

I'm very new to photography and I love the comparison of the lenses in this video!

[@jimidoggo4838]

Such a inspiration to people with low budgets! Some people may not have the money to buy a expensive lens! Love it

[@benjaminthackston3422]

Videos like this is why I bought the 50mm 1.8 in the first place. It's such a great lens at a reasonable price for someone getting into photography, and it works on a professional level as well.

[@lsamoa]

There's something about lightweight lenses though. You take them with you more easily and photograph for longer. That for me is actually a more important factor than the difference in sharpness between these two lenses tbh. If a lens weights more than 500g I'm simply not going to use it. Something for videographers to be aware of: in-camera lens corrections apply in video mode for RF lenses but not for EF lenses or other adapted lenses. There's usually not a huge difference in practice, but it's good to know.

[@kaoritv5841]

I love watching your videos. It makes me think that i have something more to show in my photos. I learned a lot and its beyond my expectation. ♥

[@vlsi54199]

I personally like the RF bokeh. It separates subject and background better, more subtle and not interfering with subject.

[@bhaumikdarji9341]

By far one the best comparison on KZbin 👌👌👌waiting for more contain form you

[@kristianmn]

Cheese ‘n rice! I can’t believe I’ve never had your stuff show up in my feed til today. I’m hooked! Keep ‘em coming! LOVE THE CHANNEL!

[@Rensje1100]

For a beginner its always nice to see a comparison like this. You are so relaxt and informative which makes it very easy to follow and understand!

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

glad this helped you out! cheers!

[@lsamoa]

Indeed, it was an excellent comparison. Super useful.

[@jakestyles002]

I enjoyed the "fresh take" on the Nifty-Fifty comparisons. Very detailed commentary, great work.

[@julioeperez]

I’m still an infant in photography (less than an year old), and I’ve heard so much about the nifty-fifty and your comparison is fantastic. Thank you!

[@imperiumlensstudio3295]

I also fell in love with photography because of the nifty fifty! It’s crazy how this lense was the starting point for many photographers!

[@sophialukin3077]

Just found your channel! Love the way you explain things. So helpful!

[@oscarjaviervargasdelagarza962]

Great video, great colors, composition, lights and music on point

[@luonglivephotography]

The editing and lighting on your videos is -chefs kiss-

[@Tushaethomas]

You can’t go wrong with a 50mm. It all depends if you want 1.8 or 1.2 either way you can great results.

[@jamescurry8547]

Great video, and who doesn't love the Office intro... classic! I have the EF 85mm f/1.2 and simply love the images it produces. Thanks for sharing and reviewing these two. Great video.

[@peterebel7899]

Nothing against the adapter and the adapted lenses. But why not just using the RF 50mm 1.8STM?

[@seanh1139]

Big fan of these comparison videos. Thank you for posting it in such a concise manner. It's always great to see how you can come into this hobby/business as a new person with cheaper equipment.

[@jimmifalkenberg2466]

Love the vid! Thanks! Reminding me to not always think that i need the best and most expensive lenses 🙏🏼 Thanks!

[@codysilvius7061]

I love the production of this video!! You have an awesome eye for design and lighting.

[@Dote_urban]

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[@jennifercook8097]

Thank you for doing this video! I just recently got the Canon EOS R and am trying to figure out which lens to get first. This review helped so much!

[@nacktschneckel]

Thanks for this comparison. I didn't ever owned the 1.2L, so I can't give any statement. But I really like the old non-stm version, when having the camera on any events like bbq, somebody grabs your camera to take some shots and you just don't have to worry. "yes, try it - it's fun". Best value lens.

[@ParagNirwan]

Glad you are finally consistent on KZbin. Love your content man.

[@benjaminasherbowman]

The 50mm is my favorite focal length for a prime lens. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@patrickbuhat4394]

appreciate the honesty and visual comparison of the two and values of each. Having just started the hobby, nothing more I value at this time than true explanations of the products. I certainly did not think I would be able to begin this hobby with my expectations of less can actually produce as good pictures to spending an enormous amount of money oo equipment. Sometimes bringing everything to perspective is the most advantages input to entertaining someone to the hobby. Great input and again, honesty with the visual goes a long way for us beginners. I bought a Canon t2i for $100 including a bag, battery and charger with manuals also. So happy with the price and the value!. I have recently added the nifty 50 with my equipment as I would like to do more portrait pics. This was a great example, and SO happy with the $ value I spent. I don't want to sound cheap but this choice allows me to continue and progress as an amateur and simply ENJOY the hobby.

[@powhodee]

Awesome video! Thanks for the comparison

[@jamesjohnsonjr.6471]

I really enjoyed your honest review of the nifty 50 and the rf 50 1.2. Most reviews bash cheaper lenses with a bias opinion. You going into depth about sharpness, bokeh, and build is awesome.

[@martinmartinezjimenez635]

Thanks for the comparison, I'm thinking about buying a mirrorles canon camera and this type of videos solve many of my doubts.

[@marcusshogreen3124]

I actually really needed a comparison! Perfect timing 🙌🏽

[@KhupPi]

Love how you colour grade your video and the lighting

[@keijigoto1001]

Great comparison video. Keep posting videos like this to help us decide with camera and gears to buy.

[@juantheeven6832]

I used to be inspired by your Instagram photos back in the day. Cool to see you over here on KZbin. Keep the content coming.

[@gregorypannone3212]

I hope whoever gets that lens is inspired and uses it to help many others the way you have! Keep it up, love the content!

[@juliemcdow3084]

I’ve been stumbling along through years of guessing. You just made a whole lot of sense to me and saved me a ton of money!!

[@pureheartvisuals]

Man.. great work. Keep at this, valuable honest takes are surely needed.

[@hepwilson1782]

Great video, I like the fact you didn't diss the Nifty Fifty and just pointed out the difference because at the end of the day its art and art is very subjective. I don't think any equipment, technique, style etc... is bad, I believe people just need help figuring out what will help them get their story, message or product across they way want. I think this video did just that.

[@victorcurtis6400]

Great Video. I have and LOVE my $300 16mm RF lens. After buying the crazy expensive RF 28-70 f2 lens I figured I’d buy the cheap wide prime now and update it later with a more expensive one but honestly I don’t think I’ll need to. And I am VERY picky about lenses.

[@edgarwilchowoj7470]

Insane Video. Nice to See These both lenses in comparison

[@JJackson04]

Great video! You always puts so much thought into each video and it’s very informing

[@j4Real.]

Great perspective on both lenses, shots are crisp 🤙

[@Oezzy]

Just getting started on my photography journey and I learned alot just by tapping in! Thank you for the informative content!

[@ryandavis766]

Something nice. See I follow directions. Great content!

[@goaheadclub]

Great and needed comparison for sure! Cheers!

[@photographyaholics1882]

Awesome video ! Love how you explain everything so well and clear !! 👍🤗

[@nicholasdavis6443]

I appreciate the video. These type of comparison videos are always reassuring for the equipment that I use aka the nifty fifty lol but it also shows me what I can advance too aka expensive lenses like the 50mm 1.2 👍🏾👍🏾

[@spencer_gray]

Really interesting comparison! Love the sample shots you took with both lenses. Very impressive!

[@tylerjohnson8902]

Love the comparison! The 50 1.8 is such a great lens! 1.2 is ofc better but for the price 1.8 is amazing

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

definitely agree! stoked you dig the comparison!

[@haysporter]

Been following on IG for a long time! So good to see you having success on KZbin!!

[@crazyfunduo816]

Loving the comparison of different price range with the Lenses!

[@ohados235]

loved the video, great comparison. Was thinking of picking up one(50mm 1.8) my self, but would love to receive extras! 😉

[@mwbrown25]

Nice video. I sold my old EF 50 1.8 II to help pay for the RF 35 f1.8 and while I love both that lens and my Yongnuo RF 85 1.8, I do miss the nifty 50 as sometimes the 85 is too tight for a space but the 35 is too wide and can introduce distortion.

[@StevenAA]

Love this video. Recently bought a camera and lens and this video helps a lot

[@Caleb-ws1rm]

Awesome video, mate! The nifty fifty really shows its crazy good value here :). Cheers for helping out a newbie like myself with these videos.

[@nickblyth166]

The plastic fantastic is referring to the first 2 versions of the 50 1.8 which have plastic mounts. The new STM version has a metal mount

[@EBLovesMusic]

I love this style of comparison. Very strong comparison for portraiture. There are 2 very big advantages to the nifty 50 in my eyes: 1. Weight and 2. Not nearly as anxiety inducing if you have accidentally break it. But honestly though the onion ring bokeh is a little too much for me. Also, this video doesn’t touch on the light transmission but that 1.2 vs. 1.8 can make all of the difference in the world when shooting indoors or late in the evening.

[@stevebendelack3935]

Brilliant piece.Both fabulous.I like both!But the nifty fifty….what a brilliant piece of glass!

[@freimilo9673]

Such a great comparison video! I was quite surprised how well the STM lense stands up to the RF one

[@loicheger4602]

Very nice video! The 50mm was also my first lens after the kit lens. And just as with you I fell in love with it and therefore with photography/cinematography. Will probably keep this lens for ever

[@HeyBob-O]

Enjoy your channel. Quality content. You deserve a million subs by now.

[@gavinbrown1705]

Thanks for such an in-depth yet concise review, I have only recently gotten into photography and this video was incredibly helpful!!

[@AlexisThereseCastillo]

Love this video!!! Cannot believe the nifty fifty is actually comparable!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

thanks bug! you crushed it in all these shots too😍😍😍

[@mongamelimahlangu3774]

I actually prefer the nifty 50's bokeh over the RF. If we're being honest if we're really looking at price the nifty 50 provides way better value. Lovely video by the way

[@MWB_logic_reason_respect]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive review. Looking forward to future comparisons maybe 24-70's for Canon. ( I have a very an old Tamron 24-70mm 2,8 VC)

[@miamimonster13]

Great video! Super helpful content for me being new to photography. Excited to buy my first ever camera Canon M50 Mark II & can’t wait to implement all that I am learning here on KZbin. 👍🏼

[@scothorne1790]

I picked this video because I wanted to learn about different lenses. This video has definitely helped me!! Thank you!!!

[@cancerisokay7149]

50mm lenses are my favorite ones also! Nice video analysis

[@St.Olson_Photography]

Love the comparison, and your studio has a nice vibe to it unlike others that are bright and colorful. Nice vibe change up. Keep it up!

[@danieldial1640]

Love your take on both lenses and how you went in-depth. Just gained a subscriber👏🏾🔥

[@Neanderthal_yardy]

Photography is a hobby for me but with these instructions i feel like i got something to show people. Great review.

[@linda_lawson]

Thank you for this video. There is no better value than the “Nifty Fifty.”

[@marcj.d]

Thanks for the comparison. I'm just starting photography and I've heard good things about the 'nifty-fifty' lens for protriats, and that every photographer should have.

[@AxiomBalkan]

Hiya, you should compare nifty fifty but RF one! As back glass element is closer to sensor and pictures are more sharp, and comparison would be even more accurate!

[@ac7563]

great video sir. it is always a good little reality check to see that as a beginner or intermediate photographer, the most expensive gear isn't always the best solution.

[@vladimir.mandic]

The mere fact that the two lenses are comparable is amazing. The good topic I love to see more content like this 👍👍📸📸

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

honestly though! thanks so much! appreciate that🫶🏼

[@robertroseiii3512]

Nice review. Clear and easy to follow.

[@fledguitarplayer43]

Great video! I had the original nifty and it’s just fun! Sometimes carrying around a cheap kit, you don’t really care about scratching it or getting it stolen!

[@quazisanjeed6395]

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is one of the finest portrait lenses on the earth. I own one and won't ever let go of it.

[@reecejohnston3723]

I discovered your channel around a month ago, it’s made my pick my camera back up ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BryanAdamCastillo]

FREAKIN LOVE HEARING THAT!!

[@toddmcilhany4869]

Thanks for the detailed comparison! That really helps when needing to make upgrade decisions on a budget!

[@1gabrielmorales]

Thank you for sharing such a great content! Keep sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelshaughnessy162]

Love your videos man! Helping me get back into photography

[@alexzessel2151]

You nailed it! Helpful and detailed analysis.

[@23san30]

Awesome Video man! I am trying to improve my photography and LOVE your lightroom edits!

[@1813superstar]

Such a great comparison video! I'm surprised how well the $150 lens does side-by-side with the Nifty Fifty!

[@lukasdoeh]

Wow I really liked the in depth comparisson between these lenses. it's crazy how a 150buck lense can compete with one that costs more than 10times as much.

[@danleevlogs]

So nice to see the difference in two lenses of such different quality! :)

[@kaspy1919]

Liked your video, the quality is always amazing!

[@prayagdavephoto]

The 50mm 1.8 is the best value for money lens available. Also, such an amazing video!

[@nunogomes9571]

Nothing can really beat the price-quality ratio that this lens offers. For my personal stuff I usually gravitate towards wider focal lengths, but when it comes to work, I'm always grabbing the 50mm, specially for product photography

[@nunogomes9571]

What I don't like about my nifty-fifty is the small focus ring when I have to use manual focus. It is very small and sometimes it's hard to be precise with it. The RF version would be better in this regard, but the price point just ain't worth it

[@lifestyleisa]

Gentle teacher- like voice. Great job& vid mate

[@radiospacenet]

It's unimaginable to think that the lens can be compared with the 2.5 canon. (Great job on the video.)