Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM $200 vs $2000 Best lens for new photographers? Lens Review

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In this video, I review the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens which works on Canon’s new RF mount mirrorless system. I compare the RF 50mm 1.8 to the kit lens RF 24-105 f/4-7.1, versus the EF 50mm 1.8 STM and versus the RF 50mm 1.2L USM so that you can decide which lens is best for you! I look at the bokeh (background blur), sharpness, lens flare, STM motor, size, and how it works with the IBIS on my Canon EOS R5. I also give some of my best tips for this lens, like how to take great bokeh photos during the Christmas season, how to focus it manually, and how to make sure the autofocus motor doesn't get damaged. I think this is the best lens to buy if you are just starting out in photography and are using Canon’s new mirrorless system!
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@stevemurnan1702 3 года назад

Despite it's limitations the RF 50mm 1.8 is a no brainer if the RF50 1.2 is beyond your pocket.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Totally agree Steve!

@robmcd 3 года назад

I just wish Canon accepted people would love a RF 1.2 quality at a 1.8 max aperture like Nikon did with its 1.8 lenses. I don’t need 1.2 and I don’t need a 1kg prime.

@mydearriley 2 года назад

@@robmcd I REALLY hope they release a 50mm 1.4 with a quality between the 1.2 and 1.8 and a price closer to the 1.8!

@game2572 8 месяцев назад

The 1.8 is a photography lovers lens the 1.2 is a working pros lens.

@PhotoU2Q Год назад

Thank you! Just what I was looking for in a lens. Great video!

@AlexandreG 2 года назад

Wasn't expecting to enjoy one of this wedding photography dude's video so much. You are really saving the image of wedding photographers as youtube reviewers with your content, explainative, concise, not boring to watch a 20 min video, hitting all the right points of comparison instead of useless ones, surprised me, liked it very much!

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello! Sorry for the slow time to respond. I had to take a break from RU-vid as I was super busy with photoshoots and family life. Really appreciate your kind comment! I try hard to make my videos in a way that I would want to watch myself with the info I would want to know. Again, thank you, and happy photographing!

@jesscornelius2481 3 года назад

Great video, love how easy to understand you make everything!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

I appreciate that Jess! Glad it was helpful!

@Realwildshots 10 месяцев назад

Great video, one of the best ones I’ve seen yet. Thank you 🙌🏽

@trevtog 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. While results not surprising it is great to see them side by side. Plus your little model made me smile.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind comment! Agreed, the results are kind of what I expected going in. A little improved over the previous version but not on the same level as the L version. Glad she made you smile!

@kipmay5101 2 года назад

Thank you for putting this very thorough and helpful review together.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Happy photographing!

@ZapejoMC Год назад

Incredibly useful as I was on the fence between the RF and EF lens. Probably going for the RF version because of this video!

@xradrd 2 года назад

This was exactly the video I needed to watch. Thank you so much for doing this comparison. 👍🏻😊

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Have a great day!

@okay1904 3 года назад

This is such a top notch review, from someone who really communicates extremely well, and their opinions can be trusted. This was a very confident review, and the speech was very well paced, in the very best documentary traditions, covering so much of what's key in a lens with very pertinent examples. Subscribed. I do not shoot Canon, a bit too expensive for me as a hobbyist, but if I was a pro, I think Canon would be on the shortlist and for the pros, this convinces me that the extra investment in an RF body and lenses, may pay for itself - at least give me confidence that my tools were as good as I could get them to be.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind comment! And thank you so much for subscribing!

@AudiophileHeaven 10 месяцев назад

Super nice video and super useful!! Thank you so much for posting it!

@carolinaho4602 3 года назад

Great comparison!! Thank you so much, I am really considering about the Rf 50mm f/1.8

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! It is a great little lens to have!

@sammyh9542 2 года назад

I loved the review. You pretty much answered all of my questions and concerns. Great job. Subbed.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate it. And glad you got your questions answered!

@embracingimage2187 3 года назад

I’ve watched a few of your videos now and love the way you present the content. I am taking the next step with my passion for photography I have used point and shoots, go pros and my phones. I am excited that have an R5 arriving this week. Keep up the great work I just subscribed 🙏🏽❤️

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Nice!!! Has it come yet! You are going to love it! And thanks for watching my videos. Means so much!

@Mohajerhub 2 года назад

Really great comparison. You put a lot effort onto this. Thanks a lot 🤩

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Thank you! Really appreciate you noticing the time that went into it!

@sukhvirb7684 3 года назад

I was debating on buy or not this lens but your this video really helped me to make a decision to buy it. Thx a lot for your videos

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Have fun!

@alfredmani1461 2 года назад

This has been the most helpful review so far for me. The quick comparison to the kit lens was particularly useful. 🙏U.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate the kind comment!

@TRUEfoe 2 месяца назад

Hey Shane! Fellow Minnesotan. Appreciate the video. I just picked up this lens for my Canon R8. New to this whole photography hobby.

@steveember8972 2 года назад

Delighted to discover your reviews, Shane, especially as I am considering adding either an R5 or an R6 to my 5D4 and other Canon DSLRs. With that transition will, of course, come some almost intimidating decisions regarding lens choices. I've been enjoying your careful and common-sense comparisons, including addressing a choice many of us long-in-the-tooth Canon users (who embraced EOS in the film era!) will be having in terms of easing the transition expense by using some of our EF lenses (some non-IS but optically lovely) via the new adapters and relying on IBIS to at least partially level the playing field. You strike a much appreciated balance between genuine enthusiasm and overbearing hype, with grounding in actual experience as a working photog. Bravo to you, from a new (bell-activated) subscriber!

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello Steve! Sorry for the slow response! I have been crazy busy over here with wedding season and haven't had time to check my RU-vid comments. I really appreciate your thoughtful and kind comment!!! My goal is to make the kinds of RU-vid videos that I would find useful if I was considering a lens/camera. I hope the transition is going well for you! The adapters really help bring new life into old lenses. I find even the manual focus lenses are so much easier to use now, and it makes them fun again! All the best! And thanks for subscribing!

@grahambrown8239 6 месяцев назад

Really excellent review, puts others in the shade......

@mikehinh 3 года назад

This is really helpful. Thanks Shane

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad to hear it! All the best!

@aaroncurtisyoga2 3 года назад

Thanks for this review!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

You bet! Thanks for the kind comment!

@Vikram-wx4hg 2 года назад

Shane, can’t thank you enough for this review. Looks like the first lens that I will go for in the RF series. I am already heavily invested in 7 EF lenses and will use the adapter for carrying on with them for some time.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

You are SO welcome! Glad it was helpful! The adapted lenses work great too. Happy photographing!

@ChristianLawrence 3 года назад

Great review , thanks for making. This will fit nicely inbetween my 15-35 and 70-200 👌👌

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! It will fit perfectly between those lenses!

@manoftheserengeti3052 2 года назад

Excellent stuff. Thank you for this.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

You bet! Thanks for the kind comment!

@wilson24p 2 года назад

Amazing Work Shane👌

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Thank you!

@devisladla 3 года назад

Thank you for this amazing review video. This video makes my doubt more clear. 🙏

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! All the best!

@Snowprot 2 года назад

I’ve been blown away by the 1.8 for $200. Incredible value. Great comparison!

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Totally agree. Such a great lens for the price. And so fun to shoot with!

@sstokoe2301 10 месяцев назад

What a fabulous review! Question for you - were you using the RF50 1.8 to film the video?

@denniskingdulay9597 3 года назад

awesome review! planning to get 50mm 1.8 rf.thank you

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

It is a fun little lens! Hope you like it!

@MinorVoices 2 года назад

I hope your wonderful model got a big treat after doing such a great job! Thanks for the review, been wondering if the RF 50 1.8 is going to be a good addition.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Haha! I did! And yes, this is a great little lens!

@fotonocity3887 3 года назад

Great video! While I have the Rf50 1.2 and love the quality coming out of it, the 50 1.8 for $200 is a no brainer for someone who’s on a budget and likes the 50mm focal length. Really want to see you review the rf85 f2 !!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much for watching! I would love to play with that 85 f/2 sometime! Canon is doing such a great job with these budget primes.

@JSloshooter 3 года назад

Excellent video! Dig your communication style, voice, visuals work! Paid for art college shooting 100+ weddings/portraits over 4 years. Never did a wedding since 😎... needed the challenge of major magazine photojournalism. Can't wait to watch more of your videos...

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind comment! Great job funding your college with photography! Thanks for following along!

@gkrausphoto 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, Shane!👍🏻 Definitely an excellent economical alternative to the RF 50mm 1.2. Kudos to your daughter being such a sport to create this video with you.👏🏻 Peace and stay safe.✌🏼😷

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thank you Gareth! Totally agree! And yes, my daughter did such a great job! Recording videos takes a long time for a kid. Hope you are well too!

@MrPanthers23 3 года назад

@@ShaneLongPhotography how about a video on how to keep your daughter interested in taking pics? Mine can't stay still for half as long as that.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Ha! Totally understand you there! Not sure how she does it, though the promise of hot cocoa afterwards does help ;)

@MrDonuts10 3 года назад

Hi Shane! Do you happen to have a video of your best recommended canon r5 settings? I have a wedding coming up on the 22nd and can really use some tips on settings! Love your Chanel keep up the great content!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hey Jose! I don't have that video made yet. Hoping to maybe later this winter when I get some free time. Thanks so much for following my channel! Have fun at the wedding!

@dreia29 6 месяцев назад

great video. thanks a lot for the generous tips. the little girl has done an excellent job as well :)

@steveslack4750 3 года назад

Another great review Shane. As a primarily wildlife shooter, i haven't got a lot of use for standard primes, but as soon as this became available in the UK, i bought the RF 50 1.8 Cannot go wrong for the money, i have used it for a few everyday shots, and it's fantastic. As you say, it's super lightweight on the R5, i was photographing a garden waterfall feature at 1/2 sec handheld with no problem, blurred the flowing water nicely with the rockery really sharp. The tiny lens cap is a novelty, as i'm used to 77mm caps! Almost 3 months in with the R5, and it's the best camera on the planet. Blows my mind!! Keep up the great reviews, and a happy Christmas to you.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks you Steve! I bet you have a great time doing wildlife photography! And the R5 is a dream camera for it! I need to do more of that! Happy Christmas to you as well!

@ChrisColeman1962 3 года назад

Great video, I am only a hobbyist, and when the R6 was announced I was blown away, I struggled to find one here in the UK, but found one eventually ! The 50mm was the only RF lens I have bought so far, I have a few EF lenses, but still waiting for my EF to RF free convertor from Canon .

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Very cool! Glad you finally found and R6. Such a great camera. Hope that adapter comes soon for you!

@jbeats02 3 года назад

Took the RF 50 1.8 out a couple days ago, it’s great for the money and the compact size makes it a great carry anywhere lens.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Totally agree! Such a fun little carry anywhere lens.

@mehmetpost 3 года назад

Great review. Thanks.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

@hisgenius 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant articulation.. destined for lots of success.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 месяца назад

That is super kind of you :)

@ToviaOgun 4 месяца назад

Very useful video, thank you very much

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@AndresGrillet_sports 9 месяцев назад

Very helpful! Thank you

@jcaff6963 3 года назад

Thanks, great review--I have the old EF-50mm 1.8 with distance scale (1990's ?). Fun lens for wild flowers. I will try it with extension tube + adaptor to see if I get 1/2 life size as I do on dslr. That said, I'm seriously considering the new RF. Have the kit RF 24-105 non L and really enjoy it despite the slow aperture (4-7.1) Just a nice zoom range. Very comprehensive review. Happy New Year to you and your family.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Happy New Year to you as well! You can do a lot with both of those lenses! Really fun that you still have a copy of the old EF with the distance scale! Hold on to that thing forever!

@Wave_Drop 3 года назад

@Shane Long Photography thank you for this wonderful review. I recently sold off my RF50 1.2 as I couldn't keep up with the weight of the lens. I wish I knew the RF50 1.8 was out. I would have definetely took that one instead. Super cheap and great too. Cheers

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello Frank! My pleasure! Yes it is a great lens for the price. Happy shooting!

@athanasiospatsis7720 3 года назад

Nice done comparison and quality video! ;)

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks! 😀

@stelapaya 3 года назад

Another great video - thanks. I think the 1.8 would also be very nice for street photography given its light weight and compact size for walking around with all day.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Totally agree Stela! I just took it to our Christmas candlelight service last night and it was amazing!

@RobertCarterPhotography 11 месяцев назад

It's really sad that the content creators that put out the best content (not clickbait) are often overlooked. This video explained everything I was looking into before pulling the trigger on the 1.2, after watching 10 or more other click bait videos with 200k to 1 million or more views. Thank you for the great content.

@dannyjeffers 2 года назад

excellent video as always. I have to say the SOOC colors with the Ef 50mm are much more pleasing that the RF equivalent and much closer to what the RF 1.2 delivers

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Thank you! Great observation! I will have got back and look at that. All the best!

@jrmandrial 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you. And what a superstar model!

@ShaneLongPhotography Год назад

haha! Thank you!!

@MeettheCreatives 3 года назад

GREAT video!! Definitely subscribing!!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks for the sub! That means so much!

@andrearock71 3 года назад

I'm a Sony user, but I absolutely love your videos lol great review!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks for following along! Sony makes some amazing cameras and lenses too!

@gwal93 3 года назад

Perfect... exactly what I wanted t know thank you. I have the EF 50 f 1.8 on my 5D Mk IV and was wondering if I should get the RF for my new R5. You convinced me to get the RF 50 even before I take delivery of the R5 body. Seems like a no brainer at the price even though it is double the cost of the EF 50 it's still peanuts for such a good lens.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! You are going to love that R5 and RF 50mm combo!

@p_adam19 3 года назад

Thanks for the extensive comparison. I (still) really love manual focus for video for the R5, I guess the nano-USM EF lenses are worth considering, offering nice manual focus and silent autofocus at the same time.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks! I like manually focusing as well. So smooth and silent! And the focus peaking now is great.

@cityhunter2501 3 года назад

i thought i would be happy with just the old EF 50 STM on my R but seems like the RF version has some IQ improvement. have to ask Santa for one now! thanks for this review

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Haha! Great idea to ask Santa :) Hope you have a great Christmas!

@RWAquariumPages 2 года назад

such a great video, it's my 8th time watching it, i've been lusting over the f1.2 lens for a while, but realize for family candid and travel, the 1.8 works well, and reminds me it's the photographer and story telling not the gear, but man gear reviews are so fun to view. keep up the great work!

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Love that you have watched it like 8 times :) And yes, the 1.8 is a fantastic little lens. There is so much you can do with it! All the best!

@user-ke4sh3og1l Год назад

1.2 is for making money

Год назад

Thank you, much appreciated!

@ShaneLongPhotography Год назад

You are welcome!

@almath2115 Год назад

Excellent, Excellent review......thanks

@ShaneLongPhotography Год назад

Thanks SO much!!

@awwbeeh9917 Год назад

9:16 damn the bokeh was so satisfying

@manoman2008 2 года назад

Wonderful showcase it really helped, would you please share the other settings like single point, multi focus etc..

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Glad it helped! I will have to make a video this winter on how I change focusing modes and how I go from One Shot, to Servo. Makes all the differences for sharp photos!

@mattclose1599 3 года назад

What a great comparison video! Very concise

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad you liked it! I try to get right to the points I would want to know!

@kevanray 3 года назад

I've heard RF lenses are sharper around the edges in part because the glass is much closer to the sensor (you're not using an adapter) and they're designed to take advantage of that variable. EF lenses were built with mirrored cameras in mind. Also, you can use the control ring to manually focus with a primed shutter (half button push). There's a setting in the camera to enable this. On my EOS RP it's under "Menu-> Camera-> 8".

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hey Kevan! I think you are spot on there! Fun to see those improvements in the new RF version!

@punitgajwani6504 2 года назад

Thanks for comparing with the kit lens!! 👍

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Sure thing! I was curious how they compared!

@fabiobatistaoriginal 3 года назад

Excelente vídeo amigo, 👏👏👏Saudações do Brasil 🙌🇧🇷

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thank you amigo! Nice to meet you!

@paulinap-k8409 3 года назад

Great video 👌 sometimes I liked more EF 50mm because of colours :) but rf is more sharp! I would die to see a comparision of 85mm vs 35mm and macro photos. I wonder if the magnification is the same.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Great comment! I too started to notice the subtleties in the colors as I looked through the photos. Maybe someday I will get my hands on one of those 85mm macro lenses and will do a comparison! All the best!

@exurban5207 Год назад

Hopefully the young, little lady gets her royalties. 🙂 Thanks for this helpful comparison! 🙋‍♂️

@erieadn 3 года назад

Very-very nice comparison.. Good Job Bro..

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks a ton. All the best!

@Chris-NZ 2 года назад

Hi, interesting review, very detailed and “real world”. I already have the RF version having decided it was an essential after owning the EF version for some years on my DSLR’s . I’d have to say the EF looked aesthetically a bit odd on the front of the 5D4 (not that it really matters) but looks much more proportional on the R5 . I certainly like to use it in street photography as it feels less intimidating with the R5 than the 5d4. Subscribed to your channel :) Cheers Chris from NZ .

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello Chris! Sorry for the slow time to respond. I had to take a break from RU-vid as I was super busy with photoshoots and family life! Totally agree with you on the EF looking odd on the 5D4. But I think the RF looks pretty cool on the R cameras. Thanks for subscribing!!

@parinazaz4044 27 дней назад

Hi there I was reading your article on differences between the 35 mm and 85 mm lenses and very much enjoyed it as it was explained simply yet in details.. so thank you for that.. what else I’m curious learning about is the difference between 24-70 mm and 70-200 which seeks to be popular among professionals.. I’m myself am a beginner, and own a Sony a6000 body with the 35 mm f1.8 lens.. I’m into taking self portraits not necessarily up close of myself, husband, and family mostly outdoor /on vacation and etc.. shoyod I keep practicing with the 35 lens I have or get either the 85 or the 70-200 mm lens? thanks again hope to hear back from you. 😊

@mariavanschie7946 3 месяца назад

The rf 50 1.8 is so much better with backlight, flare and maintaining contrast. I love shooting portraits with backlight and that's the clear winner here.

@allenjeng3506 3 года назад

I’d love to support your channel when I purchase the lenses. Thx 🙏 the great 👍 reviews! Can you post your B&H links?

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello Allen! Thank you so much! That is super kind of you. I haven't yet set up affiliate links with B&H even though I love buying gear from them! I will have to check into their program sometime. Thanks for the idea!

@dominikhildebrandt8497 3 года назад

Amazing video, thank you! I was just wondering how the EF 50mm f1.2 L USM would perform with the EF adapter. I assume the EF 1.2L will perform better than the RF 1.8, right?

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello! The EF 50 1.2 will have much smoother background blur than the RF50 1.8. That lens isn't super sharp at 1.2, but if you stop it down a little it improves. But with the face detection on the R5/R6, the EF 50 1.2 works a lot better than it did on DSLRs. Hope that helps!

@Bhupender296 3 года назад

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. I got an eos R recently and have been using EF 50 1.8 and wondering if should I get a RF 35 1.8 or RF50 1.8. 🤔

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

You are so welcome! You will take some great photos with it! If you already have the EF 50, I would add the RF35 1.8 so you get some macro ability and a little wider field of view! Hope that helps!

@commenter4799 3 месяца назад

The difference in the field of view or "zoom" between the lenses is probably focus breathing. I put my camera on a tripod and if I changed the focal point of the scene I actually couldn't merge the photos in Lightroom.

@thetrojanhorse.1320 2 года назад

Great review... I have only just discovered your channel. Great comparisons... man! You own two R5’s... I need to rethink wedding photography! Haha 😂 In comparing the 50mm lenses I have owned the EF red ring 1.2 and I own the EF 1.8 entry level.. I always hypothesised that the extra glass made focusing sluggish in the $3000 lens compared with the cheaper native Canon lens. Could this be the same when comparing the RF range? I am about the purchase the entry level RF 50mm. I own the entry level RF 85mm and it is so so... although I love the control ring. I use it to set my ISO on the fly. I am looking forward to this in the 50mm. ✌🏻 You have a beautiful family man!

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello Wade! Sorry for the slow time to respond. I had to take a break from RU-vid as I was super busy with photoshoots and family life! Really appreciate your kind words! You probably have already made your purchase since writing this and are hopefully are enjoying that 50mm too now. It is such a fun little lens. Know that the AF is not slow on the RF 50 1.2. I have owned that lens for years and it has never left me wishing it was faster. All the best!!

@kevindiossi 3 года назад

I echo your feelings on the new RF 50mm f/1.8 lens. It's a really good improvement over the EF STM lens - despite what I've heard from many other RU-vidrs. The massive reduction in ghosting/haze in the corners was great to see. The EF was intended for me to be an everyday leisure 50mm lens, but the performance was atrocious. I just spent one day with the new RF just taking casual images and am extremely pleased. It's not the Sigma Art or RF 50mm L, but that's exactly WHY I bought it. I can take this with me everywhere and my Sigma can stay home. I've seen way too many reviews saying it's basically the same lens as the old EF STM....no, not at all. It's a big step up in corner performance and controls ghosting significantly better.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Agreed Kevin! I think a lot of people just wrote it off too quick and just assumed it was the same lens. For me, actually taking it out and taking real life side by side photos showed me that it did improve. Certainly enough to warrant the extra cost. My guess is the fact that it sits closer to the sensor is what helps it. But I am no lens engineer! Have fun out there!

@nubscrub Год назад

I’m glad to read this. Just picked up the RF for its size, just for convenience of not having to use the adapter. Thinking it was identical optics repackaged, this is cool. Havent had a chance to use it yet.

@nigeljbrown1 2 года назад

I would have loved to see the addition of EF50 1.2 into this mix. I will be doing allot of low light, Night Club photos. Weight is a big issue for me so the RF 50 1.2 is out. However focusing is a bigger issue. Not sure if the extra ISO and light weight of the RF50 1.8 would be better than the EF 50 1.2 in a night club. We need super sharp focus. thanks for your help

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello Nigel! Sorry for the slow time to respond. I had to take a break from RU-vid as I was super busy with photoshoots and family life. I totally understand what you are taking about. I owned the EF50 1.2 at one point. My copy was soft until about f/2 so I sold it and went with the Sigma till Canon came out with the RF 50 1.2. I know some people like their EF 50 1.2, I wanted to, but it just didn't work great for me. That said I LOVE the RF 50 1.2! Hope you were able to make your decision. All the best!

@daniels4815 3 года назад

Hey Shane, you should try the RF 28-70mm. Think you would love that lens.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello! Thanks for the comment! I have heard nothing but rave reviews of that lens! My friend has it, and I tried it briefly once but want to play with it more. Do you own it?

@Tomek1Oko 2 года назад

@@ShaneLongPhotography so how is the 28-70 ? I’m still deciding between 50 1.2 and 28-70…

@paksungho 3 года назад

We love shooting with our RF 50mm 1.2 on our EOS R, but I'm always worried about it being damaged while on vacation or just out and about. We do have the RF 35mm, but often only use that for wide angle or macro product shots. The thought never crossed my mind to get the more affordable 50mm 1.8 as a backup to the 1.2! Thank you Shane for sharing that little bit of insight!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

You are welcome! Isn't the RF 50 1.2 amazing?! But yeah having this little 1.8 is really fun!

@mh7711 Год назад

I dont like that the rf 50mm 1.8 cant focus as presize as the rf 50mm 1.2. So there are sometimes shots that are not really sharp, because it can only focus 2 llayers but not between them. this also happened with oder Ef 50mm 1.4 and 1.8

@michaellekas27 3 года назад

Excellent review....I just transitioned to the r5 and as a 50mm prime i was using the tamron 45mm f1.8. My question is how does the rf 50 f1.8 compare with the Tamron 45 f1.8 on the r5? if the same in terms of sharpness, rather purchase the rf 50

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello Michael! Welcome to the R5 family! I have never used the Tamron 45mm so unfortunately I can't speak to it. But I do know you would have to adapt it so it would be larger than the Canon. Thanks about all I can give you!

@ElBoyoElectronico 3 года назад

I made the very weird decision to get the RF15-35, the RF70-200 and close the gap with the Rf50 1.8 since I shoot more wide and tele than in the standard zoom range. So far I am super happy with the 50mm 1.8!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

That is a great set up! The 50 is so good for the price! Have fun!

@michaelbell75 3 года назад

*Spoiler alert* Save yourself $2100 and buy the RF 50 f/1.8 unless you zoom into 100% and pixel peep tiny details and bokeh on large monitors. The photos look nearly identical side by side at normal viewing sizes and print sizes

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment Michael! For social media and small/medium prints the 50 1.8 goes a long way! Such a great value. All the best!

@AboveTheCloud 5 месяцев назад

Have you considered doing a comparison with the EF 50 mm 1.8 on a ef mount dslr to see if the adapter causes some of the differences you see on the RF. Since there’s a difference in distance from the sensor?

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 месяца назад

I haven't thought about that, but its an interesting idea!

@supakornsoontararak 3 года назад

Great review!!! , and I have a question . why RF f1.8 is smoother on vdo mode than RF f1.2? such as on 7.00min , thank you

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Good question! I am not sure. I was single handholding them both at the same time and trying to keep them side by side so I might not have done the best job. It could also be that the RF 50 is smaller and shorter and thus was more subject to shake. Not really sure. I am sure thought that if you had two hands on the camera you could get much more stable footage than what I took there. Hope that helps!

@EduardoMurillo 2 года назад

Great review. I was considering the RF 50 1.2 but might go the 1.8 and also get the 85mm Macro + Macro flash with the money left over. Surprised for a $2000 lens it clicks mad loses focus quite easily during video 😕

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

I am curious what you ended up getting! I thought your plan was a great one! And yeah the L lenses don't have that STM motor in them and so they make the clicking noise. I think they are assuming I would be using and external mic all the time... All the best!

@PragueLife-pw2ut Месяц назад

Is the canon eos r50 compatible with 50mm RF 1.8 or it does it need an adaptor?

@LiilReyy 3 года назад

Thanks, I was looking for this video, I have an R I’m not a profesional I’m just an amateur just a hobby, so I don’t think I need the R5 or the 5mm 1.2 thank you new sub

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello Rey! Glad it was helpful! And thanks for subscribing!

@Modernmonk09 3 года назад

Love your video helpfull

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind comment!

@gypsyer7519 3 года назад

this great review

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thank you!

@MarcusSilvaBH 3 года назад

Your videos are great! Thank you for this review! I'm from Brasil, using EOS R with an EF lens and wondering if a RF lens would be a nice upgrade! Let me ask you: what lens do you use at wedding photography? Do you use 50mm for this kind of job at all?

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thanks Marcus! Yes, absolutely! The 50mm is probably my most used lens on a wedding day! Makes dreamy, romantic images! All the best!

@MarcusSilvaBH 3 года назад

@@ShaneLongPhotography Thank you! God bless you!!!

@smritisingh7161 3 года назад

Subscribed!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Thank you!

@withtiago 3 года назад

Nifty Fifty... incredible!

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Agreed!

@billvinson7859 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I might buy this for my EOS Ra.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

You bet! Oh man, astro photography is so much fun! Bet you would love that camera!

@PHILGOODOK1 2 года назад

Hello and thank you for this video. in your opinion, on a Canon rp, I would have the best image rendering with the RF 50 mm f1.8 or with the 40 mm f2.8 stm pancake (taking the same aperture: f2.8. f4, f5.6 , f8 ...) ??? Thank you in advance for your answers. (I only do Photo: Street photo, Portraits, landscapes. Philgood ...

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hmmm, I have never used the 50mm pancake. I think both would do great at those apertures. For street photos and landscape you might like the slightly wider angle of 40mm, but for portraits 50mm might be better... Tough call!

@Damoforce 3 года назад

A RF50mm 1.8 vs RF 85 f2 would be interesting for portraits

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

For sure! I need to get my hands on a copy of that 85 f2!

@Tzunami07 4 месяца назад

Would you Upgrade from EF 1.8 II to the rf 1.8. as Hobbyist doesnit make sens to look at the EF 1.2 since used prices are around 700

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 месяца назад

Not sure if I would. Just depends on if you like the adapter...

@rogerarrysheldon8394 3 года назад

Dont forget that defringing can desaturate your edge greens and purples (or beyond) if mishandled - sometimes best to use brushes for defringe or combination...

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

This is true! Great tip!

@tcchen4523 3 года назад

lovely model！

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Haha! Thank you!

@user-lg6ln4gm9g 3 года назад

What a nice content. Greetings from Russia, all the best, thx for videos.

@ShaneLongPhotography 3 года назад

Hello! Fun to meet someone from Russia! Thank you so much for the kind comment! I am glad you like the videos!

@passionandcommonsense 2 года назад

If I already have the EF version (plus adapter), would you still recommend that I get the RF 50mm f/1.8? FYI, my priorities are image quality in terms of sharpness and rich colours; and I almost never shoot in manual focus. Your guidance would be much appreciated.

@ShaneLongPhotography 2 года назад

Hello! Sorry for the slow time to respond. I had to take a break from RU-vid as I was super busy with photoshoots and family life. You probably already made your choice. Without having them side by side it's hard for me to say. If I had to guess, I would think the difference wouldn't be too significant. All the best!