topic Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50 in EF & RF Lenses

Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

Kmzz — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:42:09 GMT

Hi, I am a beginner in photography. I have been looking for the best camera I can start with as a beginner, that is, my 1st camera and the Canon R50 ticked all my boxes.

However, I do not know whether the camera will work with 3rd party lenses like sigma and Tamron. Are there any good 3rd party lenses that will work with the canon R50? If there are, which do you recommend?

FYI, I'm not planning to buy a lot of equipment, I just want an extra lens other than the RF 50mm 1.8 and the standard kit lens.
I'm planning to get into videography later in the future but since I'm starting my journey, I thought it best to learn the basics of photography and videography.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

Bazsl — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:34:22 GMT

You can use EF mount lenses from any manufacturer with an EF to RF adapter. Unfortunately, Canon will not allow third parties to make RF mount lenses.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

deebatman316 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:36:47 GMT

There are 3rd Party Sigma RF-S lenses.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

Tronhard — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:58:58 GMT

Hi and welcome to the forum:
I think you are wise concentrating on skills, but since your question is about 3rd-party lenses I shall specifically address that question.

With regards to the statement by @Baszl that is not quite true any more.
In the last 3 months Canon announced do allow 3rd-party lens makers to create lenses with the full suite of AF and stabilization, but only currently for the RF-S lens system and on a case-by-case basis - a policy the also share with Nikon.
Since the R50 is an APS-C camera there is already a set of Sigma lenses that are now coming available, as announced by Sigma: SIGMA Canon RF Mount lenses | Contents | SIGMA Corporation (sigma-global.com)
The Sigma 18-55 is the first to be on the market and, as you can see, from their site, we should be seeing the other lenses indicated, plus likely more from both Sigma and Tamron in the future.

These lenses are superior to their native Canon equivalents in aperture and image quality, and are also very small and light, which is great for both photography and videography. Although the price is greater, but you get what you pay for - if the intent it for quality, they are certainly the way to go right now.
Sigma's first Canon RF lens! 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 'C' (youtube.com)
Note this video was shot using the much more demanding 32MP sensor on the EOS R7, the 24MP sensor on the R50 should actually be even better in terms of image quality.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:52:27 GMT

This is super helpful as I myself have been looking for a 300mm lens for the R50, my job requires that I have a device with atleast this minimum capability. I don't know if one is even available for the R50 or if I need to find another camera that has one available.

Any recommendations for a Marine Biologist new to taking pictures offshore of moving subjects in and out of the water. I don't quite know which camera to get.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

March411 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:22:03 GMT

The R50 can accommodate most EF mount lenses with the use of the Canon EF/R adapter. There are also some modestly priced RF lenses that work well. The form factor of the R50 is fairly small but I have mounted some decent size lenses on it with good results.

I listed a couple that would fit your 300mm requirement. Also, with the R50 being a APS-C camera the the lenses noted will have an bit more extended reach.

The lower cost lenses are not going to perform great in low light so that is something to be aware of on overcast, morning and evening photography.

EF/RF adapter - $130
RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM - $650
Sigma 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C - $630 (bigger than the RF and heavy)

You may want to spend a little more and purchase an F4 or F2.8 lens. There are several available in Canon EF, Sigma EF and Tamron EF lenses. it will give you more opportunities in low light.

Other members will most likely jump in with additional recommendations.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:47:15 GMT

Thank you so much for this. I'm a novice and now about to purchase the R50 hence my question about lens meeting my 300mm requirements. Camera, adapter (cheapest tou mentioned) and lens are already costing me about $1000 so maybe I'll go with the first option you gave.

I'm looking at the

Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 is STM Lens Kit, 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor, 4K Video, Hybrid Camera, Photo and Video, Vlogging, Content Creator, RF Mount, White for $749

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras for $159

Canon Mount Adapter EF - EOS R, Compatible with EOS RP, EOS R, EOS R6, EOS R5 for $199

Just hoping that these are compatible. (Purchasing a case, extra batteries and SD cards as well)

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

deebatman316 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:55:17 GMT

Avoid buying bundled "kits" from Amazon. Stick with Canon Authorized Dealers. Avoid online marketplaces such as Amazon. Buy from Adorama or B&H Photo NYC or any other Canon Authorized Dealers. I also don't recommend investing in the Canon EF 70-300mm lens lineup. It's very poor optically and uses a very slow AF.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:07:35 GMT

Crazy that you said that because I'm scared after my experience attempting to purchase the DSLR T7 w th3 standard lens and thw 75-300mm from Amazon, TWICE. I started this process in September and the first time I got exercise equipment, then Amazon sent the replacement and I got cereal.

Then Amazon 3 days ago charged me after the return label they created, but told me via email to disregard expired. I just spent the entire day yesterday trying to get my 640.93 USD refunded to my card. Had to fill out a refund request even after they admitted they were wrong. Now I have to wait 3 days to hear back from them.

The reason I was gonna use Aamazon is that I have a $200 gift card with them.

So confused.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

deebatman316 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:10:24 GMT

Camera gear stick with Canon Authorized Dealers. Whether that be a local store or an online one such as Adorama.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

March411 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:18:43 GMT

If possible use the gift card for the case and SD cards and as deebatman316 suggested purchase the camera and lens from a reputable Canon Dealer.

Canon USA currently has the R50 in the refurbished store for $500. Pair that up with the RF100-400 and you will be slightly over $1000 with a much better lens.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:45:09 GMT

The dealer was Canon.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:46:45 GMT

In Amazon the dealer was Canon which is why I was confused.

If I purchase the R50 refurbished and lens you suggested, does that require and adaptor?

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

deebatman316 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT

It must say Sold and Shipped by Amazon if not it's Gray Market. Which has NO WARRANTY in the U.S. Canon has the right to right to refuse repair.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

March411 — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:02:13 GMT

No the RF 100-400 is the native mount so no adapter is required.

I have both the R50 and the RF100-400 and it is a good travel combination. Be aware that the body does not have as robust features as the higher priced bodies but it is very capable. The RF100-400mm lens ($649 US) has Optical Image Stabilizer up to 5.5 Stops of shake/movement correction which seems like it would be helpful in the Marine Biology field.

If you do decide to go that direction the other positive would be that the body and lens would be light and portable. The RF100-400 is a superior lens over most of the EF70-300mm lenses and much smaller and lighter. Also, if you decide to upgrade to another R series body the RF100-400 would be compatible.

Since this site is active internationally I am not sure where you are located, deebatman316 suggestion on where to purchase is significant. If you are in the states the one's he mentioned are well know and respected. And they ship quickly and offer warranties.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

SunshineC — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:06:39 GMT

You have been so helpful. I'm located in the Caribbean but trying to ship to a friend who travels back home in 2 days so I was really hoping for the overnight prime shipping to make that deadline.

Thank you so much for explaining the benefits as well of this body and lens combo. Helps that you have the same. Based on the explanation about weight and shake/movement features I'm inclined to agree that this is perfect as I stand for hours at a time and capturing dolphins on a moving ship would require much focus.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

ebiggs1 — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:09:08 GMT

"Camera gear stick with Canon Authorized Dealers." "In Amazon the dealer was Canon which is why I was confused."

Some of the info you are receiving is confusing perhaps not well explained or simply incorrect. Amazon itself is a authorized Canon USA retailer. No different or better than any NYC store perhaps better than some. It is the Amazon Marketplace retailers that may or may not be Canon authorized retailers. The problem is, although they must disclose this, they don't especially make it prominent on the web page. You must look carefully for it sometimes.

Any item bought from Amazon will be Canon USA and fully warranted and supported by Canon USA. Use your $200 gift card as you wish. Use your Prime.

I also don't believe you can buy Canon refurbs anyplace except from Canon USA directly. No store and not Amazon. I don't think any store or retailer has them.

And for a no cost extra tip, stick with Canon R and/or RF-S lenses if you're planning to use a R series camera.

Re: Best 3rd party lenses for canon eos R50

March411 — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:44:02 GMT

Excellent point ebiggs! To EB's point, once you open an item there is always the sellers box on the right hand margin. Sometimes it's very clear, sometimes you have to dig. The picture below is a vendor, Jerry's Photo selling a R50 but not on the Canon Authorized Dealers list.

You mentioned a friend transporting it to you from the states, if it is helpful here is a link to Authorized Dealers: Canon U.S.A., Inc. Authorized Dealers