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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
JustUs7 Senior Member • Posts: 4,327
Re: RF 16 mm f/2.8 or 35 mm f/1.8 for EOS RP user ?

Sounds like the 16 is more a curiosity for you vs lamenting not being able go wide enough with your 24-105.  Whereas the 50 is not wide enough for indoor group shots so the 35 is more immediately useful.

But as one person already pointed out, your issue could easily be resolved for less cost than either lens with a decent speed light offering bounce flash with your 24-105.  Your depth of field will be better for group shots and the ability to bounce the light with a powerful enough flash will cut down on those annoying pop-up flash shadows that some of us remember.

That said, in addition to what others have said about the 35, the 0.5x macro for close up flowers and other stuff is a lot of fun.  It got me to explore the focus bracketing feature of the RP.  Also a lot of fun.

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Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS RP Canon EOS M6 II Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III +10 more
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