Canon RF vs EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | Battle of the 50s
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- Опубліковано 30 гру 2020
- In this video, we compare the new Canon RF 50mm 1.8 STM against the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM.
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Thanks for saving me some coin as I’ve got the EF 50mm 1.8 STM too.
Thank you for the video Alex! I personally decided after watching reviews, including your video to purchase the RF 85 f/2.0 and to forgo this 50mm. I like to keep my kit relatively small, and now that I have the RF24-105 F/4.0L, RF85 F/2.0 and an EF 200 F/2.8L II, (and the older EF 50 F/1.8 II) I believe I am all set!
Thanks for this helpful video, Alex! I own the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM, and find it to be truly wonderful for its price point. I also get some very good group portraits with it. So NOT needing the RF 50mm 1.8 is actually good news for me. I'll just keep saving my money for the Ka-Hoonas! The RF 50 and 85 1.2! When I get to that level, I'll know that a certain portion of my photography has "arrived" to help pay for them :)! Happy New Year!
Alex, Thanks for the video. Your test results based on portrait shooting may not tell the whole story about the peripheral image quality of the lens. I have both the RF 50 f1.8 and the EF 50 f1.8 STM lenses. I did compare both lenses on my EOS R with the in camera lens aberrations correction turned 'ON' by shooting buildings at wide open aperture. I did notice that the RF lens is indeed noticeably sharper than the EF version beyond mid frame area reaching up to both edges. Extreme corners are fair though. Coma is improved. This is due to an additional aspherical glass in the RF lens which the EF lens does not have. Their lens formulas and the MTF curves are not the same although both are planar Gauss design. I am very happy with the small and sharp RF version, as I give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars while the EF version is just 3 out of 5 stars.
good job, thanks for the video, so I can stay happy with my EF version ;)
Thank you! this video is a great help!
Couple of additional differences are that the RF lens has a control ring that can be assigned to focus/aperture/shutterspeed/ISO, and it's only 160g, whereas the EF lens with the adapter weight 280g. It's still lightweight but things do add up in the camera bag, so over 100g difference can be a lot. The EF lens however has a 49mm filter thread as opposed to 43mm, so if you have a lot of 52mm standard size filters, the 49-to-52mm step-up ring is way less bulky than the 43-to-52mm one.
I have both EF and RF on my R6. Love the size of the RF but mostly the edges of the frame seem much sharper compared to the EF STM. So I'm happy with my RF version because of edge sharpness. Center is pretty much the same.
Hi bro! Same focus speed in both?
I had the yongnuo 50 1.8 and am tired of using the adapter so i got the tiny little rf 50 1.8. Its great so far until i save up for the 1.2 or if sigma comes out with something for RF in 2021.
I just got it, and for the most part, I’m happy that it’s RF mount, minimizing how much I need my adapter. It’s so much lighter and lower profile.
Thanks for the side by side comparison. I just canceled my RF order. Not because the price, in most shots my eye went to the EF photo. Contrast and color on the EF images were my choice on the A / B comparison. Even on the Christopher Frost comparison, intended to like the EF image. Would love to dump the adapter but need more time and money.
Thank you for the helpful comparison! I am not a professional photographer nor do I have pots of money to throw at my hobby, I have been thinking of a 50mm lens for my Canon R6 and was not sure whether to just get a second hand EF lens or whether it would be better to go for the RF. I think you've answered my ponderings that the EF would do me fine for my purposes! Very grateful, thank you
Was seriously considering getting a RF50mm but im convinced now to save for a better RF lens with more of a difference! Also crazy cause as I was watching your video i notice at the top corner your name and im like no way I’ve never met anyone with my last name 😂 thanks so much for the vid my guy!
Thanks for this review. I have the EF version and now I know, there is no need to upgrade.
Very good comparing. I think I decided to get EF 50mm
Thank you.
Hi Alex! Love your videos and the schema used in them!
Do you think Canon will release an intermediate RF between 1.2 and this 1.8? Maybe a.1.4, as the Sigma Art’s one
Thanks!
I think they will, I just don’t think it will be soon.
Thanks for the videos Alex.
I owned the ef 50mm f1.8 ii but after a fatal fall it's no more. I want to replace it and I think I'll get the ef 50mm f1.8 stm instead of the RF. Doesn't make sense to spend more for similar looking quality.
thank you for the video.. 7:30 i agree 100% i have the ef 50mm f1.8 and I don't see any reason or advantage to change my lense to the RF 50mm the difference in photo quality is not worth the money .... i don't use the 50mm so often... my most used lense for portraits is the EF 85mm f1.8. by the way there are cheap mount adapters available for RF by Meike (MK-EFTR ) or K&F for about $50
Alex and what do you think of changing the EF 50mm 1.4 for the RF 50mm 1.8?
Happy New Year!
One very big difference between these lenses is the distortion. The rf version has no distortion and makes the images look natural, the ef version has an enormous amount of barrel distortion. I find that even if you turn in camera corections on, it is not naturally corrected.
Great comparison. From the photos in the video, it appears the rf (left photo) is slightly more wide angle than ef.
Thanks Alex for the comparison. For me it is a bit more complicated. I own the EF 50 F1.4 and I don't use the 50mm that often so my hope was the RF 50 F1.8 is kind of a RF 35 F1.8 but it isn't. My fear is I don't win anything compared to my EF 50 F1.4. The only other options for a 50mm lens to replace the old one are the Sigma 50 F1.4 or the RF 50 F1.2. Both are too bulky and heavy. The RF is even too expensive for my usage. I need to wait either Sigma brings out something or Canon is not done yet. I see a clear space between RF 50 F1.2 and this cheapo RF 50 F1.8.
same here... i have the ef 50mm f1.8 and I don't see any reason or advantage to change my lense to the RF 50mm the change is not worth the money .... i don't use the 50mm so often... my most used lense for portraits is the EF 85mm f1.8
It looks same to me, especially for portraits. Nice Review.
I just bought the sigma 1.4 50 mm for my eos r can you do a comparison? No one has done a good video on the sigma
Alex, thank you. A couple of questions - first did you apply any lens corrections? IF you didn’t do you think the lens corrections would solve the purple fringing? How about the speed of AF and noise if any between the two? Lastly, I am a long time Canon user and my 50mm 1.8 is from the early 70s. With that in mind, what would you do. I have the adapter as I have a ton of ef and even some efs lens.
I did not apply lens corrections in the examples, but I did provide the files for you to play with. Most of the purple fringing can definitely be taken care of in post. As far as noise I would say both lenses are on par with no significant differences
@@ABarrera thank you
Hi Alex nice video! I have a question, same focus speed in both?
I didint notice a difference personally
For me, I not have the EF.. so I buy RF for my R6, because i prefer native RF Lenses and sell my Adapter already. Thanks for Video.
would've been nice if you also talked about AF performance.
nice review though
Hey Alex, for the new RF 50mm lens, do you still need to buy an adapter when using Canon M50?
The M50 uses a different mount, you can’t use the new RF 50 on it.
@@ABarrera thank you
You forgot to add the converter to us who own a mirrorless camera. That is another $100.00 price tag. And if you want the control ring it's $200.00. So for the difference, the RF is a better value for mirrorless camera owners. Especially if you see no difference in quality that is significant.
You can buy a $50 alternative converter that works exactly the same. Unless you want a control ring (honestly who does?) it’s cheaper.
I think it's worth it only because I can expand my ef lense collection.
I was really hoping the rf 50 1.8 would be better, but I still might consider getting it solely because I hate swapping EF and RF glass mid-shoot with only 1 adapter. The RF lens caps irritate me to no end with how they have to line up.
i know this problem, i forgot one time the adapter, because I left the lense with mounted adapter at home and needed it for my EF 85mm ... by the way there are cheap mount adapters available for RF by Meike (MK-EFTR ) or K&F for about $50.. i have the Meike now as 2nd and works fine.
Beautiful Model
Thank you for another informative review! However, I have learned that my R5 has shutter shock that blurs the images when shooting at shutter speeds around 1/25-1/160 sec, when using the mechanical shutter. I avoid using the mechanical shutter when shooting slower than 1/200 sec. Did you use the mechanical shutter in this test?
Does that also applies to the R??
@@Francisfphoto_ I never noticed it on my R, but to some degree I believe it does to most cameras. The more megapixels, the more noticeable it will be.
@@stakstonkvinge I think R has a electronic shutter too! Right?
@@Francisfphoto_ I cannot remember.. sorry.
@@Francisfphoto_ The EOS R does have an electronic shutter. When using it outside it is fine, but if you shoot indoors around incandescent bulbs, banding has shown up in my images I believe due to the bulbs flickering. I'm personally a bigger fan of mechanical shutters.
I think the vignetting is due to the shorter flange distance.
I don't think it is that much of a surprise, although I must say a little disappointing given the general optical quality of RF lenses, optics are often repurposed, the EF 50mm STM is basically the same as the EF 50mm f1.8 MK II, which may be even a repurposed MK I...
The mid-range and mostly good aside from wide-open 1993 EF 50MM f1.4 has roots from the 1970's FD 50MM f1.4.
All that said, you would think the optics would be updated for modern cameras, but do you really think that is going to happen for $200? I was hoping that they may start over and have a more expensive RF 50mm f1.8, I happily pay 300-350 if it was on a par with other consumer RF glass.
I never shoot at f1.8 on the 50mm ever because of the purple fringes and softness. At F2 - F2.2 is a big improvement. But that's on a crop sensor.
Dude totally TRUST YOUR VIDS! Any plans doing old EF 1.2 vs new RF 1.2?? I’m wondering if EF behaves differently on new R5/6 focusing system!! And maybe save cash on EF if it is better now on new cameras!
I did that video years ago lol the EF does a lot better on the R system but the new RF is just a special lens
Daaang i was so tempted to get it cuz it’s so cheap but never liked all the color fringing of EF. Plus, Im suddenly looking at ‘fun and cheaper’ lens that are smaller, and this one looked like it was the one... dang :( I’ll get the RF35 instead
Considering you need to get an EF-RF Adapter its all gonna cost about the same anyways. So i’ll get the RF 50mm.
Also, when you zoomed in I could clearly see more sharpness in the face on the RF lens compared to the EF. That being said, great video and God bless you brother.
Thanks for the download think!!! Def not worth the purchase. I think I will go for the sigma or a used 1.2 ef L and just adapt.
Christopher Frost lens may have been sharper. Lens variation is real. Still both lenses are so close that it really doesn't matter. It's a nifty 50 not a CZ Sony 55 1.8 or Nikon Z 50 1.8.
I have 50mm 1.4 EF and EF 1.8 STM, I use EF to RF adapter on Canon R, I'm thinking of buying a new RF 50 1.8, but I don't think it's worth it. Thanks for the video
Who is the model, she is absolutely stunning.
Can someone help me pls?? I have a canom eos 77d and i recently bought a canon rf50 mm f.1.8 stm lens and im in doutb if i need an adapter to use the lens in my camera, if i need an adpater wich one i need? Pls help 🙃
Get a eos rp
Maybe the price point is different because with RF we can customize di focus ring to control other thing such as aperture or iso or etc
Good comparison!
There is an obvious gap between this 1.8 and 1.2 for a high quality 50mm f1.4 around the $800-$1000 mark. Let’s hope someone fills that gap soon. 50mm is my favourite focal length but the RF50mm f1.2 is too big, too expensive and too impractical for me.
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Thanks for the review. But no one said the model is beautiful!
the RF is slightly sharp when u watch in 4K HDR mobile phone Sony but the EF more bright and looks good than RF photos.. but RF Colour is More Vivid... Nice Comparison i Get the RF for my 1st New Fullframe Camera RP...
Is the RF 50mm weather sealed? I know that the EF version is not.
Both are not
Tanks
Were you the same distance from your model RF/EF? In each set, she looks slightly larger in the EF images. Does the EF provide slight magnification compared to the RF? Or were you closer for the EF shots?
I did not use a tripod, I would not judge the magnification based on this test.
You forgot EF lens with a speedbooster option.
I’m assuming you need an R series body to use an RF lens. So I guess the EF is my only option, for now.
That’s right!
I got the ef lens two months back.. And I still can't believe it's 100 dollars
Either lense will obviously do the business . Don't stress over this .
good old canon conning us all again
I got answer for the question which I have
Definelty prefer the Nikon way there - a bit more expensive but way better image quality
@M Tech I agree, but still I would rather pay the 200€ (here in germany) extra to get the better IQ and not that weird autofocus system of the new RF 50 1.8
I liked the EF better
Too bad they didn't bring out a RF 50mm 1.4.
I'm interested how much better the bokeh is on the EF 1.4 vs the RF 1.8 at the same aperture. But I guess it looks like it performs the same as the EF 1.8..
I have both EF 1.4 and 1.8 and have to say that I prefer the bokeh on the 1.4 at the same aperture
Too bad using the adapter I don't save any weight by upgrading from a 5D Mk II to the R..
Great comparison but for me it was worth the upgrade to be native mount and able to fit in most pockets, ef with adaptor isn't, most people are dissing it saying just get an ef 50mm 1.8 and adaptor, if your using an adaptor why not just get the Tamron 45mm 1.8 vc or ef 50mm 1.4, whole idea behind it is to be small and native, granted a 50mm 1.8 macro the size of the rf 35 would of been nice but end of the day this what we got, so it will be ideal for some not ideal of others, good review overall
Same here. I got it for the compact size. Will be using often with my RP.
RF50 seems a little wider
Agreed. In every set of shots, the model looks larger in the EF images.
EF has an adapter so could b the reason?
Now that's a good looking girl
Crappy lens 😒 get the 35mm 1.8 instead.
The price definitely reflects the quality. It'll be worth getting years from now on the used market.
I’ve gotten Stellar images from that rf35. It impresses me often.
@@Soul_Visuals_Photography I just got the RF 35mm, not expecting much but thinking it'd do better with low light and video than my EF 40mm (my absolute favourite lens) but wouldn't for daylight shots in which the 40mm excels. But actually I'm blown away. Amazing lens in all aspects! To the point that I'm considering getting rid of the 40mm because I see no point in keeping both. Kind of breaks my heart tbh haha, 40mm and I go way back. I might keep it for sentimental value.
Just a quick heads up to anyone here watching this... take the "sharpness" and "colors" with a grain of salt because Adobe still does not (as of 9/11/2021) support the EOS R5 or R6 a YEAR after the cameras have been out.
Importing the same photos into Capture One or Luminar 4/Ai will produce a much sharper colorful image.
It's honestly infuriating but... like I said, take it with a grain of salt. Thanks Alex for taking the time.
Is it just me or is your sound out of sync?
The less interesting RF lens to date.
crapyy lens...
No tripod, the model shifts her head all the time, low ISO and relatively slow shutter speeds.
Too many basic mistakes in this comparison that influence the perception of potential difference (or lack thereof) of those 2 products 🫣