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rf 16mm 2.8 - Raw Images (Normal Distance + Closeup)

Started Oct 16, 2021 | Discussions thread
Nando81 New Member • Posts: 13
Re: Looks like it will be popular - A few words of caution

With the "common person's standard zooms" (rf 24-105 f4/STM or rf24-240) going down to 24mm, this looks like it is going to be very popular for people not willing to spend for a 14-35/15-25 L lens.

For me the real alternative is the EF 16-35 F4 L. I'm perfectly happy with EF glass, and used samples (with warranty) can be found in my neck of the woods for about $520 which I'm prepared to pay for. But I don't want is the boat anchor like weight.

What I can't decide is if the price is justified by the image quality, the "cheap" build quality, the lack of any weather sealing, etc... Everyone seems to think this is a cheap/value lens. But the price (around $340 here), compared to the RF 50mm 1.8 (equivalent lens in features/quality but longer), seems totally out of whack.

Anyway, rant over. Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

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