Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Review, And Comparison With EF 50mm f/1.8

Canon Rf 50mm F/1.8 STM Review

Here is a new Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review along with some comparison to the EF version of the Nifty-Fifty.

Coming from well known camera reviewer Gordon Laing, the video review below looks at at performance of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM for EOS R systems and compares it to the iconic EF 50mm f/1.8. Sample images are here, and that’s also where you find Gordon’s written review. From his conclusion:

The Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM is a low-cost standard lens for the EOS R mirrorless system which, like the EF versions before it, provides an affordable entry into the World of prime lenses, low-light photography and shallow depth-of-field effects.

It may cost roughly double that of the EF 50mm f1.8 STM, but at around 200 dollars or pounds it becomes by far the cheapest native lens in the RF system to date, making it tempting for anyone looking for a second lens to complement an existing kit-zoom. It’s smaller than the EF version when you take a mirrorless adapter into account, and while the overall style and rendering is similar, the newer RF version is noticeably sharper across more of the frame when wide-open.

Read Gordon Laing’s review…

More Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review stuff are listed here. This lens is a no brainer for every EOS R owner.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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How To Photograph Your Own Eye In Macro Mode (video tutorial)

Photograph Your Own Eye

Ever wondered how to photograph your own eye? I tried some years ago. It turned out to be a bit more complicated than I thought.

It wouldn’t probably have been that complicated if I had access to the video tutorial by The Giant World of Tiny Things. In 10 minutes they explain how to do, and it turns out it still needs some efforts to photograph your own eye :-)

[via DIY Photography]

Deal: Transcend 64GB 700S UHS-II SDXC Memory Card – $39.99 (reg. $53.99, today only)

Transcend 64GB

Today only (01/12/21) B&H Photo DealZone has a 26% discount on the Transcend 64GB 700S UHS-II SDXC Memory Card.

At a glance:

  • 64GB Storage Capacity
  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 285 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 180 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Records Full HD, 3D, and 4K Video
  • Water / Static / Shock / X-Ray Proof
  • Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures
  • Built-In Write-Protect Switch
  • Free RecoveRx Software

Get the Transcend 64GB 700S UHS-II SDXC Memory Card on sale at $39.99. Compare at $53.99.


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How To Use A Giant IMAX Lens On A Canon EOS R, And Shoot Portraits

Imax Lens

Weel, this is an exotic setup for a mirrorless camera. An enormous IMAX lens used on a Canon EOS R, and to shoot street portaits.

Coming from the folks at The Slanted Lens, the video below shows how you can adapt an IMAX lens o your EOS R, and what kind of pictures you might shot with it. The focus is on street photography and portraits.

What the heck is that huge lens? That Crazy Huge Lens is an IMAX Lens. You will be surprised at the cool street portraits we got with this thing. Take a look at how Jay P rigged this with his Canon EOS R camera and the amazing results.

Not bad, eh? Might be a nice DIY weekend project.

[via PetaPixel]

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Review (can it offer superior image quality?)

Canon RF 85mm F/2 Macro IS STM Review

Here is a new, good Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM review. This relatively affordable lens for the EOS R is gaining momentum among reviewers.

Coming from Christopher Frost, the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM review investigates image stabilization, macro ability and overall image quality, among other stuff. Image quality can’t be that bad if this lens scored better than the EF 85mm f/1.2 at DxOMark”s test.

The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM is a very good performer, other reviews confirmed it. This lens is just a no brainer for any EOS R owner.

Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM Macro:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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35mm f/0.95 Lenses Coming For Canon RF and EF-M Mounts (and others)

35mm F/0.95

You’ll soon be able to use a 35mm f/0.95 lens on your Canon EOS R or Canon EOS M.

Laowa is set to soon announce new lenses in the Argus lineup. Among these lenses is a 35mm f/0.95 lens for the EOS RF mount and one for the EOS EF-M mount. Here are the specs for the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95, courtesy of the Chinese Weibo at Camerabeta.

  • Argus 33mm F0.95
  • low breathing effect
  • low dispersion
  • infinite aperture design
  • minimum focusing distance 35cm
  • filter size 62mm
  • size 71.5 x 83mm
  • weighing 590g
  • Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z and Canon RF and EF-M mount versions will be launched

More about Laowa lenses is listed here.

[via Fuji Rumors]