05-17-2024 08:55 AM
Finally sold all my EF lenses and am going to start purchasing RF lenses for my R6 however need some recommendations.
I am definitely buying the RF 100mm f/2.8 Macro for portraits as well as food photography. However I’m looking for something wider as well, as sometimes when I’m indoors I don’t have enough space for a telephoto. I generally just take pictures of people, kids playing around, family, group pictures etc.
Should I just get the RF 50mm F/1.8? Any other suggestions?
For my EF lenses I used to have a 28, 40 and 85. Used the 85 the most, but I definitely did use the 28 and 40 occasionally.
Open to suggestions.
05-17-2024 09:57 AM
Buy this lens first Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
05-17-2024 10:00 AM - edited 05-17-2024 10:04 AM
Greetings,
I am partial to zooms over primes but can appreciate what they offer. Only you can decide how wide from a performance aspect. Are you ok with lens changes?
Ernie's recommendation is good, you can't go wrong there.
RF 15-35 f2.8
RF 24-70 f2.8
RF 100 f2.8
RF 70-200 f4 or f2.8
The RF35 f1.8 offers macro and good low light performance. The RF 100-400 is also a good performer. I have some FL overlap in my RF line up, but did so knowingly. The RF 100 is razor sharp. The RF 100-400 is nice for travel or outings when lugging a 100-500 isn't comfortable. I still have an EF 85mm that was great, but it saw less use after I got an EF 70-200. I still have that too, but did replace it with RF. Be as strategic as possible, avoiding FL overlap when you can, except for cases where a prime might have a specific use in mind. (example RF 100 or 35). portrait, macro or street. Good luck.
~Rick
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