Canon RF50mm F1.8 Real Life Test, The Perfect Budget Lens for Portraits

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*Images and video captured on a pre-production model of the Canon RF50mm F1.8*

[IreneRudnyk]

What do you think about the new RF50mm F1.8? And what was your first lens?

[AllgoodthingsTv]

I love that note about the bokeh being busier and not as pleasing from the budget RF 50mm compared to the RF 50mm f/1.2 beast at 9:37. Those are the type of things you might not consciously notice, but you just *feel* when you look at an image from one compared to the other.

[jenningsford]

One thing I love to do for learning is to toggle between Before and After back and forth which shows more than the color editing, but the added hair volume, the extension of the edges to create 4x5 ratio, and other edits as well. Thank you Irene for giving us that opportunity to compare.

[FabioBosco]

Love these images! Again, it is the photographer, not the gear. The way you play with the leaves, where the sun light is positioned, and the use of a step ladder, this is all part of what makes someone a photographer. Thanks for sharing!

[aj-edwp]

WE TEND TO FORGET THE MOST IMPORTANT THING AND THATS TO BE CREATIVE WITH THE LIL THAT YOU HAVE

[trogdor]

At first I was going to complain that you didn't use the same body for the test, but the fact that you can get those results of the RP and the 50/1.8 is pretty impressive compared to the R5/50/1.2 combo. Nice job illustrating to types of consumer price points.

[KylerSteele]

This makes the r mount for canon so much more appealing to new photographers. Such a cost effective way to get into full frame mirrorless

[jajasmike]

This is PRIME time teaching right here. You are a phenomenal photographer and motivator. I love how you speak to your subject and affirm positive vibes. This helps them continue to remain energized and enthusiastic about the remaining shoot. Your awesome 🎖

[alexmushat]

I love the results of the RP and 50mm 1.8 for this shocking budget price. Of course the R5 combined with the 50 mm 1.2 looks more refined but these two combos look more similar than I expected. Thank you, Irene for this comparison. Great job as always. 😊

[olesjor]

EOS RP and the RF 50 1.8 are a really powerful setup for the money.

[photoshoott]

Great review. I might actually look into it. I got my R7 in Oct of 2022 and it is a game changer for sure. Love the speed and quality on my camera. So far, not to break the bank, I have been using all of my EF lenses which are great lenses that I have, with adaptor. The quality is sensational and huge improvement from DSLR model that I had. I have had my nifty fifty EF 50mm prime f1.8 and the price point was incredible on it, considering the quality I get with it. I love it and used it with the new camera with great result. Now I am curious and interested to try an RF lens, but so far haven't taken the financial plunge yet. I do love both pictures, and the one on the left is an amazing picture, plus I figure if we want to do any improvements there is always post processing, so overall, might look into RF type of lenses, but not at the current moment. Thanks for a wonderful review. Great to see a side by side comparison.

[lifesbeautiful]

Great video, Irene. I liked that you used the RP with this RF 50 1.8 lens. The RP may not be the R5, but the fact of the matter, as you yourself have shown, is that it can get the job done 👍. I’ll be getting this nifty fifty

[LeeZavitz]

I was wondering when they would come out with this kind of lens for the R system. Love the shots!

[KyleWilson]

These are stunning images Irene!
Thank you for the honest review.

[paulmilovich]

First let me say that I am happy that you are a Canon ambassador, love my Canon equipment. I have the EF 1.8 and I use the heck out of it, totally love it. Thanks for your awesome videos.

[johnnykilroy]

First lens was the RF 24-105 that I purchased along with my EOS R. This nifty fifty will be my second pickup. Would love to see you do some shoots with the RF 35 f1.8 and the 85 f2. Great vid as always.

[c.augustin]

Yes, budget friendly gear (especially compared to the more expensive counterparts) would be interesting! While the 1.2 is definitely the more high-end lens, the 1.8 delivers very well (and let's be honest – most viewers won't see the difference if the shot is overall well done). The small size is what I find especially interesting in this lens, since most manufacturers seem to think that bigger is always better and have increased lens sizes to insane proportions …

[Americaxonic]

Really helpful video, and beautiful photos as always. Thank you Irene.

[charleskoonu]

I really think that de 50mm f1.8 is such a great lens, but as you said it is very useful with mid range or close up on the subject, when you take full portraits its where you can notice the difference even more versus the hi quality 1.2 glasses, as always Irene awesome shots!!!

[CDeeez]

Awesome work and review! Wild how great some of these photos look straight out of the camera! Truly well-done!