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$499 RF 35/1.8 have (IS + Macro) but not in a $479 EF-M 32/1.4 (annoying)

Started Feb 7, 2019 | Discussions thread
Abu Mahendra Veteran Member • Posts: 5,312
Ah...my prediction seems to be coming true...

As expected, of course.

007peter wrote:

I previously dismiss EOS-R and the RF lens, but the latest rumor of a smaller / cheaper RP has made me reconsider and studying the RF line up. One things struck me as rather unfair is this:

$499 RF 35mm F/1.8 IS STM MACRO has Stabilization + 0.5x Magnification (305g)

where as we get

$479 EF-M 32mm F/1.4 No Stabilization, 0.25x Magnification (235g)

The RF lens transmits more total light too.

I would gladly trade 1/3 stop faster F/1.4 → F/1.8 for more useful Stabilization and 0.5x Magnification. While you don't need IS in 32mm ~ 35mm focal length

Whatchutalkingabout, Willis? Need? Depends on the situation. Say you want to stop down to f/11 while keeping ISO low, turn on the IS.

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