Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs. EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens review

[@GinoFoto]

Best review on the internet so far, straight forward while informative.

[@Kate-hh8yi]

I can't thank you enough for how thorough you have reviewed lenses. Most informative, least amount of bs = you're my favorite.

[@danielsowada2186]

Dear Camerahoarders, would it be possible to upload your test picture series somewhere for a closer look? I really like the way you compared the two lenses, but in the video it is a little cumbersome to see the details in imaging quality. Thanks in advance!

[@claudeganter3911]

In the coma test video it seems like the RF and EF images are swapped (when considering the RF is better). Good review overall. Thanks!

[@Camerahoarders]

Good catch, I messed up that one! RF is the better one, I misplaced labeling.

[@klausen22]

Straight to the point...Thanks for this neat comparison!

[@PatrickDSP]

I wonder how it would compare with the f1.4?

[@derrickwilliams994]

No BS review. Thank you.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Great review! Looking forward to get my RF lens!

[@ながお-x8b]

イルコさん居た〜

[@framed-tales]

Excellent to the point review. Well done!

[@mistaspeedy]

You told me exactly what I wanted to know... I might just get it and sell my EF version. I am just curious how it compares to the old 50mm F1.4 USM lens.

[@PacouJustPacou]

Canon 50/1.4 is completly outdated optics, not usable below 2.8.

[@Ashmodai]

The ancient 1.4 is really bad wide open and everyone begged Canon for an EF update. Almost every 50 today is better... Well, that will never happen now.

[@Mr.Zen_73]

excellent review! very succinct and to the point, have ordered the RF lens for my R6

[@michaellekas27]

Excellent review. I’m curious how does the new rf 50mm f1.8 compare with the Tamron 45mm f1.8

[@framed-tales]

The adapter kills the form factor for the tamron. But Tamron is better of course!

[@gtr_obsession7238]

Glad this popped up! Was wondering where I could find a camera store in croatia :)

[@SahitDagani]

How is it for night sky photography? Please let me know as I'm a beginner and can't spend lot for good lenses

[@rhykko77]

Thanks for another excellent real world review !

[@mike969696]

My EF 50 STM never gave me consistently accurate low light AF with my 6D. I actually ended up using an ancient Mk1 instead.

[@mikafoxx2717]

The MK1 is actually quite good, because they had no other 50mm at the time. Only after they came out with a better one did they cheapen the 50mm into the infamous 50mm mk2

[@mike969696]

@@mikafoxx2717 Yes, the original is quite well made. But with the 6D, or at least my 6D, even it doesn't give near the consistency of focus I get with the 40/2.8. The 50mm focused a bit better with my 7Dii than with my 6D.

[@Peyre]

Thank you for making this Video!

[@LibertyZone777]

I"ll keep my EF with the adapter, it's not much differences compared with the RF.

[@auomauom]

I agree. Optically similar. I'll keep my EF version. EF +adapter has a good weight.

[@WillJBailey]

If you find this expensive you are in the wrong hobby lol

[@staLkerhu]

I find it expensive compared to what can it show as a step forward from an ancient lens, which costs half the price (in my country). I hoped so much the bokeh will be better, but it seems even a tiny bit worse, maybe because it is a bit sharper lens. Seriously, they couldn't put in +1 or 2 blades, no, they kept the exact same 7. Also that AF MF switching method... bad joke.

[@DerSystematiker]

"If you find this expensive you's in the wrong hobby" haha... so true in times where a pro grade 85mm can cost you 3.5k. Thanks for the comparison. I ordered the RF version before the video was over. :D p.s. Subscribed just because of the "freedom units" comment.

[@navagiopoint]

I am sorry but your result for resolution is not correct. Maybe you have a bad copy of the EF, or perhaps you dropped it. The RF is sharper but definitely not by that much. you should shoot a focus chart, and use manual focusing

[@wickie4801]

1 What lens do you prefer: 35mm or 50mm RF lens? 2 Which ultra wide zoom lens would you recommend for Canon RP?

[@staLkerhu]

Depends on what do you want. If you shoot a lot of landscape, then 35mm would be a better all rounder. It has a tiny bit more distortion (no surprise, no 35mm lens is distortion free). The bokeh of the 35mm is also pretty close to this 50mm. Big advantage of the 35mm is the image stabilization, it is literally impossible to shoot a blurry image, unless your subject is moving. I don't know how much do you interested in macro photography, but the 35mm is a real macro lens, so you can shoot better closeup images. It also has 9 aperture blades instead of 7, so bokeh balls will be rounder. For me, one more thing is also a big advantage, and this is the dedicated AF/MF switch on the 35mm lens. If you shoot a lot of portraits, then the 50mm is the way to go, otherwise the 35mm is generally a better all rounder, even for travelling despite of its bigger size and weight.

[@wickie4801]

Thank you very much for your detailed answer. So I will get the 35mm lens. 😊

[@Camerahoarders]

1. It is subjective, some people like it wider, other do not. RF35 is more versatile, it has macro + IS + most people prefer slightly wider FOV. 2. Wait for the rumored 14-30 f/4 L, that one might be the awesome. If you cant wait 2021, buy EF 16-35 f/4 IS, very sharp lens.

[@wickie4801]

Thank you very much for sharing your deeper experience 🤗

[@eduard7485]

great review!

[@patrice373]

Very concise yet complete review, congrats! Perso I'm with Sony

[@Saleto]

it's exactly the same, just RF mount and ring

[@PacouJustPacou]

corner performance is better, all the RF lenses are optically better

[@bildkistl]

I always like your reviews the deserve more views though....

"Freedom units" :-D

[@SergejKarssen]

An inch in 'freedom units' LOLOL

[@apep713]

i just spilled my coffee while hearing this xD Imperial Units are "free" of making any logical sense maybe

[@RagingBubuli]

EF 50mm F/1.8 is sharper

[@dieydz]

Made in Malaysia

[@saintsi6997]

Tidy

[@Abdullah-kd8kq]

Why do all RF lenses look cheap compared to EF

[@TMPDai]

All RF? Are you sure? Have you used other lenses?

[@Abdullah-kd8kq]

@@TMPDai read carefully. I said "look, which means from visual standpoint. To answer your question, yes all of them.

[@Vaptomwen]

That’s very subjective, I quite like RF L glass especially the 70-200. I guess it comes from the use of plastic which in days past in which it was associated with cheaper inferior lenses . Things have changed greatly in lens quality optics & construction so your viewpoint while common , deeply rooted is now antiquated.

[@staLkerhu]

Dude, the RF 35mm f/1.8 looks like a BOSS compared to the EF 35mm f/2...

[@Abdullah-kd8kq]

@@staLkerhu nvm I am deleting my comment. 🤢

[@azimsaripan2541]

u are funny but not try to sound funny. get me at the freedom unit and wrong hobby. gonna subscribe