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Get EF 35mm f/2 IS now or wait for RF 35mm f/1.8 IS

Started Sep 13, 2018 | Discussions thread
akustykmagmanetpl Senior Member • Posts: 1,363
Re: Get EF 35mm f/2 IS now or wait for RF 35mm f/1.8 IS
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EF 35/2 IS has excellent sharpness but it's bokeh sucks donkeyballs and it has no close up capabilities of the RF 35/1.8,  so I would definitely wait a while and see the reviews for RF lens. if you don't mind bokeh and don't need large magnification then 35/2 is very decent lens and you won't be disappointed. plus: EF lens is compatible with more than just one body (ie. on a 80D or Rebel you have excellen stabilized standard prime. this is an excellent combo)

nitram_a wrote:

Hi everyone. I will be upgrading to the RF body within the next 6 months from my 80D. Does it make sense to get the EF 35mm f/2 IS now already or wait until I can afford the EOS R and then get the RF 35?

Both lenses are priced pretty much even. From the MTF charts it seems that the new RF 35 should be a bit better... Thoughts?

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