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VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to the 50mm f/1.2 lens comparison
0:10 Thank you KEH Camera
0:27 What’s the difference between a RF and EF lens?
0:57 If I upgrade to mirrorless, do I need to switch to RF lenses?
1:17 Price difference between 50mm f/1.2 RF vs EF
2:12 Technical differences
2:44 Specs
3:22 Techincal similarities
3:43 User experience intro
4:29 Side-by-side image examples
7:13 Jessica Whitaker review
7:48 Where to buy RF lenses used
9:18 Is it worth the cost difference?
10:23 Who the RF lenses would benefit
11:06 Buying RF lenses cheaper
13:04 Don’t buy RF lenses
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Are you considering upgrading your DSLR to a mirrorless camera but unsure if you need to swap your EF lenses for RF? Are RF lenses better than EF lenses, or are EF lenses just as good?
In this photography video, I will delve into the differences and similarities between EF and RF lenses, providing you with a comprehensive review of user experience and even a side-by-side portrait comparison in both natural daylight and low lighting conditions.
If you’ve been asking yourself questions like “Are RF lenses better than EF lenses?” or “Should I buy EF or RF lenses?”, stay tuned as we explore the RF vs EF 50mm f/1.2 Lens and uncover what truly sets these two lens types apart. Let’s dive in and uncover the secrets of what makes EF and RF lenses unique.
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6 responses to “RF vs EF 50mm f/1.2 Lens Comparison for Portrait Photography”
I got the Sigma Art 50 1.4 for my R6 Mark II. It was 1/3 of the price of the RF 50 1.2 and it's just as sharp (did lots of comparisons). Also the Sigma focuses 2x faster than the native RF lens which was a shocker. And the Sigma has a 7 year warranty in Canada vs only 1 year for the Canon. AND the Sigma lens is smaller/lighter. I can't see any difference in bokeh from 1.2 to 1.4 either.
Why is the mirrorless lens bigger and more expensive?? I thought it was supposed to be the opposite of that…
Thank you for this video, ive been wanting to know the difference. In the closeups, RF looked really sharp, but I agree with you that everything depends on the kind of shoot we do
Thanks for this! I went from a 5d iii to an R6, and I now own the RF 50 1.8 & RF 85 f2 lenses, but I’m not in love with them like I was with some of my old EF L glass. Need a good 50 & 85 to pair with my R6. I use an adapted EF 135mm when I have the room, and that lens works great! I wish Canon would toss out some decent RF 1.4 lenses in a 50 & 85 for us mid-tier folks.
Caution: RF 50 1.2L is weather resistant only under the condition that a protection front filter is installed, as it is an external focussing lens. EF 50 1.2L is internal focussing, thus weather resitant even without protection filter. That said, the RF 50 1.2L is one of my favourite Canon lenses, perfect for capturing evening events. It's almost free of longitudinal CAs, and tag sharp corner to corner from 1.2 on.
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