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Canon needs a compact walk around RF 35mm

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dmartin92
dmartin92 Senior Member • Posts: 2,557
Re: Canon needs a compact walk around RF 35mm

Alastair Norcross wrote:

Well, he's wrong about that. I had and used the 35 F2 IS for about eight years, so I know exactly how good it is (very good). I've had and used the RF 35 F1.8 for over two years, so I also know exactly how good that lens is (even better). Dustin Abott is a fine reviewer, but his reviews aren't based on extensive usage for many years. The one and only area where the EF lens is slightly better is AF speed, but the difference is totally irrelevant to almost all subjects. I have never lost a shot because of it. The RF is slightly faster (aperture-wise), smaller, lighter, closer focusing, and cheaper (so definitely not overpriced). The idea that a small, light, sharp, close focusing (closer than other 35 options) image stabilized lens should sell for under $499 (even cheaper when on sale, as it is sometimes is) is just absurd.

Well, that is great to hear. This restores my interest in the RF 35. Thanks !

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