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Before you purchase the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 lens for your photography needs, make sure to watch this informative review! We delve into the pros and cons of the Canon RF 50mm F1.8, comparing it to similar lenses in its class. Discover its image quality, construction, autofocus performance, and more in real-world shooting scenarios. Make an informed decision and find out if there are better alternatives for your Canon RF setup. Subscribe now for the essential insights you need for your photography journey.

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[jonathaneifrig]

I'd say that this is the perfect lens for somebody who was just getting their first post-phone camera and wanted to experiment with what a Real Camera can do: maybe they're not sure if they want to get into video, or whether they want to shoot street, or landscape/wildlife, or just vacation/party snapshots. In particular, the wide aperture capability of the F1.8 is really a good way to learn about depth-of-field and what all this talk of 'bokeh' really is. Is it going to be the *last* lens you want to buy with your new camera? Definitely not. But as the *first*? Depending on whether or not you know what you're doing and what exactly you're trying to achieve, maybe....

[portraitblake]

The 50mm 1.8 is fantastic. It’s the perfect lens to start with. Like you said there’s compromises but I get excellent results with it. Own the 35mm 1.8 and I love that one as well.

[kai]

I have 50mm F1.2 and literally bought this lens today. The reason is how compact that is and wanted to have something for day to day, travel, general purpose. Carrying those heavy lenses is exhausting and discouraging for those casual shoot.

[RVNmedic]

I have the RF24 to 105 and the RF 100-500. I wanted a prime in the 50mm range. I bought this for 99.00 at B&H. For a hundred bucks I am not disappointed. Fast AF. Photo's are very good. Light easy for walking around town,

[WasionKey]

I have both, and I hear you and agree with alot of what you're saying. But I love how light the 50mm is, and I love the focal length. For photos it's a good compromise, for video I wish it was better but I'm def not disappointed in the nifty 50.

[JespersenPhoto]

I don't think you are fair here. The RF 50mm f/1.8 is a great lens for the price. And I would only compare it to the EF 50mm version. The RF is better in all terms here. Yes the 35mm is better for sure. But also twice the size and price. You are comparing apples to oranges. You get what you pay for. And the RF 50 is worth the money.

[TravelwithMark]

So glad that someone else sees this lens for what it is. I was a proponent for years for the EF-50 f1.8, the original nifty-fifty (well maybe not the first nifty-fifty). This is NOT a nifty fifty price/value lens. Its soft, has focus breathing, no weather sealing and all the other things you point out. Picture quality is poor! I wish there was a RF-50 mid-range price-wise between this f1.8 and the super-expensive f1.2. I used the EF-50 f1.4 for a long time and was pretty happy with it.

[AfthabRahman]

I only have one question, Am using a Eos R8. The Rf50mm Is it good for videography?what about the stability with a gimpal ?is it too shaky?

[dannydivine]

Ok so if you were to consider an alternative, how do you feel about the EF50-1.4USM on a control ring adapter?

[NealBailey]

Great review and insight. Im a new comer to photography and tried out my wife's nifty fifty EF 1.8 lens on my R8 this past weekend. Me being a newbie and coming from a kit lens, this blew the kit lens out of the water. Even with its limitations, it was a treat finally seeing good photos come out of this camera. Cant wait till i can afford some better glass. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing.

[juancarloshorta]

I'm starting, and I have the 24-50 mm lens kit. Is it worth getting only the 50mm? Or is there any other good option?

[areasevenpro]

I got the nifty 50 alongside my R10 last August and I frequently use it for close-up shots and other situations where the 18-150 kit lens is not ideal.

[josemanuel]

What do you think about the ef40mm f2.8?

[JmartiStudio]

que diferenicia hay en los lentes de esta gama a los de alta gama??? que son mucho mas caros me puedes decir.

[sony-hquz]

What about EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM? Can it compare with Canon rf 35mm..?

[imelpomene]

I agree! When I got the R5II, I considered the RF 50mm 1.8 as a "toy" lens to keep in the bag in case I need it. However, knowing the compromises, I decided to just adapt EF40mm f2.8 or even the EF50mm f1.8 II that I already had.

[lb]

Hello - is there an alternative RF Canon 50mm? Thanks for the review & warning.

[adnmultimedia]

What do you expect from a lens at its price point? It's a banger lens for beginners, and even as a professional I still use it for fun.It's light and the best thing about this lens is if it's damaged it's not hurting the bank and you get fantastic images with it. Hope this helps your algorithm.

[nracicot]

I'm hesitating a lot between the 50mm and the 35mm. It's true that the 35mm would be super versatile and probably the one I'd always use outside, but on the other hand, I think that the 50mm might produce more bokeh and might isolate me more from the background while I play music inside. I record myself with another mic and the camera would of course stay static. The only thing that I don't know yet, is which of the two lenses would be more useful to film myself with an interesting composition. Sometimes I'm thinking about buying both, but I have yet to receive my camera with the kit lens to see which depth of field I would prefer.

[NerdAffiliated]

I wish this existed when I started off. I bought it for portraits, and would switch out of it frequently. I liked it a lot when I got it, and told others to buy it. But I’ve recently sold it, because it collected dust.