Canon RF 50mm f1.8 vs RF 35mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM | EOS R6

Most of the RF lenses are EXPENSIVE! There are a few that aren't and two of the cheapest are pretty similar. Take a look at this video to compare the RF 50mm f1.8 STM and the RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM.
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[@falieshalinebaugh1022]

Ahhh finally! Someone who does a great job at explaining the difference! I have the 50mm and looking to get the 35mm. I did not know exactly if I should do it or not and you have me convinced! I am getting the 35mm! I shoot a lot of tight spaces and to see that side by side shot of you shooting was perfect! Thank you!

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea, if you shoot in a tight space, the 35 is really helpful!

[@mbvglider]

I've tried both lenses, and the 35mm practically lives on my camera because it can literally do everything, whereas the 50mm is a bit limited in my experience, though it's really good at what it does. I sold the 50mm to my friend, but the 35mm remains my favorite lens, despite the fact that it's the cheapest lens that I currently have.

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea I’ve found some people prefer the 35, others the 50. The 35 is a great lens!

[@B58_Bless]

Awesome!! I like how energetic and technical yet simple in explaining where is easy to understand. God bless💯

[@TonyMellinger]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rekaj90]

Picked up 35 about two weeks ago, and I have absolutely loved it

[@TonyMellinger]

Good you love it! It’s a great lens.

[@mjpt57]

Thanks for the video. I just bought the R6. I have a 6D Mk2. So I have the EF50 f1.8. Then today I found reviews on the RF35. I decided based on yours and others’ reviews to get it. $750 AUD from Amazon Australia. I won’t bother with the RF50 as I think the EF50 works well on both the R6 and the 6D2.

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea! I think that’s a great plan. Congrats on the R6 and RF 35. you’ll love that setup!

[@jimtipton8888]

I’ve had the EF nifty fifty and currently own the AF35mm. Love the 35 and it’s a versatile focal length.

[@TonyMellinger]

It sure is!

[@tinysteelorchestra]

Recently picked up the RF 50, have to say I think it's a great lens for the price, very enjoyable to use. I have the EF 35mm f2 IS and it seems to work very well with the adaptor - do you think the RF 35mm is significantly better in your experience?

[@TonyMellinger]

I have both the ef 35mm f2 and the RF 35mm f1.8. The biggest advantage is you don’t have to have an adaptor. As far as quality, you won’t notice a difference.

[@PHILGOODOK1]

Hello and thank you for this video. Sorry I am French and I do not understand technical English very well ... So I will be buying the Canon eos RP (small, light and not very expensive) very soon, so I would like to know what the best Lens on the Canon RP (I only take photos, no Videos): Canon RF 35mm f / 1.8 Macro IS STM or Canon RF 50mm f / 1.8 STM? Which one has the best image rendering for photos? Are they close enough in terms of image quality? Thank you in advance for your answers, Sincerely, Philgood ...

[@TonyMellinger]

They are both about the same quality in image quality. I think the 35mm is probably the more versatile lens, but the 50 is less expensive.

[@LeePfalmer]

I’m very interested to see a comparison of the dual IS with the 35mm vs IBIS only with the 50mm.

[@TonyMellinger]

There’s also the difference in stabilization between the two focal lengths. 35mm will be more stable regardless because it’s a wider focal length. Honestly though, the 50mm handheld looks really good.

[@ianbrown9614]

I love that the 35mm can become a 56mm if you throw the cameras in crop mode It's almost a 2 in 1. But nothing beats a 50mm it just works every time.

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea they both are good! And the same for the 50mm and the crop. It all works well!

[@MikeMena]

Used the rf 50mm in studio today (forgot my Ef-rf adaptor), i was using 50mm at f4 for portraits and it is sharp! I underestimated the lens, big time!

[@TonyMellinger]

Pretty crazy results for a $200 lens huh!

[@MikeMena]

@@TonyMellinger yea man, I also bought the Yongnuo RF 85mm 1.8 after experience with 50mm, I highly recommend. It is tiny, light, and autofocuses about the same as canon primes (on R5). If you like the cheap Canon RF primes, I don't think you'll be dissappointed with the Yongnou either. It gets CRAZY results for a $300 lens. The lens hood is cheap feeling, and the packaging is terrible, but then again at least it comes with lens hood! Still Recommended!

[@kipmay5101]

Depends on what and how you’re shooting. Love and have both of them. You can’t go wrong.

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea for sure!

[@loganbutts7349]

In the wise words of a taco commercial, and Tony, "Why not Both?"

[@TonyMellinger]

Yaassss!

[@oceanview418]

Love the video and just subscribed. I just got my R6 and the Samyang 85 1.2. I have a Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens and a adapter but I want a RF lens, do you recommend going with the 35 or the 50 based on what I have?

[@TonyMellinger]

Thanks for subscribing!! I’d suggest the 35 since you already have 50 and 85. Enjoy!!

[@oceanview418]

@TonyMellinger Thats kinda what I figured. I just wanted another opinion. Thank you. What is your recommendation for astro?

[@mjpt57]

Oh, forgot to ask - how does the RF35 go with studio portrait work?

[@TonyMellinger]

I think it would do alright. I haven’t done much studio portrait work and typically i prefer longer focal lengths for portraits, but if you want a 35 that is a little bit of a Swiss Army knife, this would absolutely work!

[@ZakDeadlight]

Great video, keep it up! Keen to know your thoughts on the new F4 RF 14-35mm ...

[@TonyMellinger]

Yea… I’m not much a super wide angle lens user… but I may have thrown that one in my cart…

[@ZakDeadlight]

@@TonyMellinger Same, however I'm still on the R so 24mm on the F4 restricts me to ~35mm @ 4k, which is ok for indoors but there's times when I really need something wider. The existing 15-35mm F2.8 is just far too expensive so this new 14-35mm sounds real interesting. However it seems it will be cheaper for me to trade-up from the R to the R6 than purchasing this new lens. Once you've done a review on the lens I'll have a further think ... :-)

[@TonyMellinger]

@@ZakDeadlight you’re def thinking right. If you could sell your R for 1500 and spend an extra 1000 to upgrade to the R6, that would be much much better if an investment, especially for video. Just the AF enhancements alone is worth 1000 let alone the incredible quality of 4k

[@shaungrey3721]

Which would you use for a crop sensor? I have an r10 and not sure if I want the 50 or 35 because of the crop sensor

[@TonyMellinger]

How do you like the r10? I had an 80D with the 50 for a long time and it worked, it was just tight. But beautiful. The 35 would get you closer to a 50mm lens with your r10

[@shaungrey3721]

@@TonyMellinger so far I love the r10. I had a rebel xs until the r10 so this was a huge upgrade. Love the mirrorless feature. Took a little to get used to but it’s a game changer. Super happy with it

[@JaredRMorgan]

Thanks for the info pal! Also an MO based KZbinr and this was the info I needed. Guess I'll get both! lol!

[@TonyMellinger]

Very good, I’ll check out your channel!

[@JorgeGonzalez-nk6bv]

Do I need both? Canon R8 , mainly doing portrait and landscape. I’m a beginner

[@TonyMellinger]

Why not both! Ha! My suggestion is start with the RF 50. It would work great with your R8 for portraits. If you need something wider, you could look at the 35mm or the 16mm now.

[@Tfrank22]

I love the RF 35MM F/1.8.

[@TonyMellinger]

It was an instant classic

[@johnclay7644]

Informative on rf 50mm and rf 35mm

[@TonyMellinger]

Thanks for watching!

[@mathiasjohansson84]

I have EOS R and RF 50mm 1.8 STM and EF 85mm 1.8 USM :) Work fine for me.

[@TonyMellinger]

What a kit!

[@BrentODell]

I'm inclined to lean toward the 35mm, at least on the R5, since you can crop in for a tighter frame without worrying about losing too much quality when you're starting from 45MP. The 50 would produce more background blur, however, so.... who knows. I guess you're right, for these prices, buy both!

[@TonyMellinger]

I hear ya! Ha!!

[@starblazer32]

I really need to get the nifty fifty for RF. I love my RF 35mm.

[@TonyMellinger]

I find myself using the 50 more than the 35mm

[@starblazer32]

@@TonyMellinger I actually just got the 50 and I do use it a lot

[@janstyblo]

RF35 all the time! Because I have 55mm Zeiss on my second body :-D

[@TonyMellinger]

That’s a good setup! 😎

[@AI_superminds]

Which one is better out of these 2 lenses - Canon 50mm F1.2 L USM OR Canon 35mm F1.8 IS Macro STM? Appreciate the response!

[@TonyMellinger]

Are you referring to the RF lenses? Those are two very different lenses at different price points.

[@AI_superminds]

@@TonyMellinger I am looking for the best lens out of these 2 lenses for the Canon EOS R6 camera which will be good enough for Landscape, Portrait, and Videography. Appreciate your suggestion. Thank you!

[@santun134]

❤35

[@TonyMellinger]

it is magical.

[@Mr_Glenn]

For some reason, the 35mm gives me a bit more of a feeling of depth.

[@TonyMellinger]

Interesting! I’ve been using my RF 35 a lot more recently

[@Mr_Glenn]

@@TonyMellinger yea, me too! It's a brilliant piece!

[@alfredorodriguezphoto]

I think if you buy both of these lenses, whichever one you use the least is just gonna rot and die. Why not invest in a high quality lens like the RF 24-70 f2.8 IS. You will get many different focal lengths with IS, f2.8 aperture and very high image quality at all times.

[@TonyMellinger]

Haha yea you may be on to something. I use the 50 more frequently than the 35 but love it for super low light.

[@shawn5210]

Weight and speed.

[@TonyMellinger]

@@shawn5210 just on the size alone, sometimes a bigger lens isn’t always better

[@KevinNordstrom]

That extra stop of light can be handy. 2.8 is still great, but depending on your style, subject, and work, the 1.8 will be needed.

[@GalacticoUC]

The rf35 is waaaaaaay better than the rf50, poor analysis bro

[@TonyMellinger]

Why do you say that? Because of image quality? I can’t tell a difference! Because of focal range? That’s personal opinion. Because of IS and macro? I’ll give you that. Because of price? I’d rather buy the 50mm if it’s just because of price…

[@lorenschwiderski]

@@TonyMellinger The data I have read indicates that the 50mm is not only very sharp, it is faster to focus than the 35mm. Hits the mark more often. I was considering the 35mm, and already have a 50mm. If a person is not getting great results using the 50mm, they are doing something wrong. Optical Limits and Photo Review have data / tests done on both lenses. The lens is smaller and lighter than the 35mm, and great for the street shooting. I can use the 24-105mm in place of the 35mm, in good light -- yes it is slower, but not all that much heavier or longer in length than the 35mm. I believe I am covered! It is true the 35mm, now on sale for $399 is a good value. Way better than 50mm -- nahhh!

[@TonyMellinger]

@@lorenschwiderski interesting

[@lorenschwiderski]

@@TonyMellinger I have both lenses, and the 50mm f1.8 is sharp and compact for the street shooting, and renders excellent. The 35mm is wider -- if you need wider. It is a nice lens.