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RF 16 mm f/2.8 or 35 mm f/1.8 for EOS RP user ?

Started Mar 9, 2022 | Discussions thread
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Re: RF 16 mm f/2.8 or 35 mm f/1.8 for EOS RP user ?
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The 35 f/1.8 is similar to your 50 f/1.8, but adds Image Stabilization and greater field of view. So the 35 will work better for inside photos of multiple people at a time, and the IS will also allow slower shutter speeds and/or numerically larger f stops (for greater depth of field if desired). But if the light is reasonably good, it won't do much that the 24-105 IS STM can't do except offer a shallower depth of field and do it in a somewhat smaller package.

The 16mm f/2.8 is a dramatic difference in field of view, even over the 24-105 at 24mm. It can be used for people pics inside, but the wide angle will generally not produce a true representation of the scene. However, it can be a fun lens for various creative photography challenges.

The quick thoughts from someone who owns of all the gear mentioned in the OP.

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