50mm 1.2 EF to RF or wait something like 50 1.4/1.8 with IS?

Move to R from 6D about 2 months, one of the reasons was I wanted my old EF 50mm 1.2 to be reborn with EOS R. (70%+ soft image even stop down or have focus shift issues at 6D)

In EOS R focus shift gone, but the result is still not as good as other lenes, even compared with EF 40mm at f/2.8 or RF 35mm.

Personally want 50 with IS, like RF 35mm is fine, small size light weight good result, but I don't thing the dream lens will come true soon.

Now I have a deal to trade-in old EF 50 to RF at USD940. (gray market goods)

I planning trade it after CES 2020, hope Canon will announce something interesting.

Or.. wait an IBIS body and pick the RF 1.2

Great deal. Go for it!  Did something similar with my sigma art 50/1.4

Yana2 wrote:

Move to R from 6D about 2 months, one of the reasons was I wanted my old EF 50mm 1.2 to be reborn with EOS R. (70%+ soft image even stop down or have focus shift issues at 6D)

In EOS R focus shift gone, but the result is still not as good as other lenes, even compared with EF 40mm at f/2.8 or RF 35mm.

Personally want 50 with IS, like RF 35mm is fine, small size light weight good result, but I don't thing the dream lens will come true soon.

Now I have a deal to trade-in old EF 50 to RF at USD940. (gray market goods)

I planning trade it after CES 2020, hope Canon will announce something interesting.

go for it

Yana2 wrote:

Move to R from 6D about 2 months, one of the reasons was I wanted my old EF 50mm 1.2 to be reborn with EOS R. (70%+ soft image even stop down or have focus shift issues at 6D)

In EOS R focus shift gone, but the result is still not as good as other lenes, even compared with EF 40mm at f/2.8 or RF 35mm.

Personally want 50 with IS, like RF 35mm is fine, small size light weight good result, but I don't thing the dream lens will come true soon.

Now I have a deal to trade-in old EF 50 to RF at USD940. (gray market goods)

I planning trade it after CES 2020, hope Canon will announce something interesting.

Never wait for a non existent Canon 50mm lens.

Patlezinc wrote:

Or.. wait an IBIS body and pick the RF 1.2

Everyone waiting and want IBIS.

Yana2 wrote:

Move to R from 6D about 2 months, one of the reasons was I wanted my old EF 50mm 1.2 to be reborn with EOS R. (70%+ soft image even stop down or have focus shift issues at 6D)

In EOS R focus shift gone, but the result is still not as good as other lenes, even compared with EF 40mm at f/2.8 or RF 35mm.

Personally want 50 with IS, like RF 35mm is fine, small size light weight good result, but I don't thing the dream lens will come true soon.

Now I have a deal to trade-in old EF 50 to RF at USD940. (gray market goods)

I planning trade it after CES 2020, hope Canon will announce something interesting.

I have the RF and it is amazing! But I was never a hater on the EF 50 1.2. The EF was never the sharpest lens, but had awesome character. With the RF, you get biting sharpness combined with character! $940 cost to upgrade seems like a good deal!

I had the EF 50/1.2L but finally let it go when I move to Sony. I am now also shooting an EOS R and would love a 50mm that is a little more reasonable in cost. I did get the F 35/1.8 IS but while it is fairly priced for what they offer I would really like to see the a 50mm that is of better quality and would be willing to pay more for it. The noise and behavior of the STM focus system I have seen on the RF 35 make me want a better quality implementation like I have seen in some of the Sony lenses. An example of that is a $1400 GM 24/1.4.  I've got to believe Canon could make a very good 50mm for less than that. Sure its would not be a f/1.2 but I don't need that but don't want to by a 50 built like the 35/1.8. Of course this just my opinion and only applies to me.

Finally, I sold my 3 of my EF lenses: EF 50 1.2, 16-35 2.8 V1, 70-300 DO;

and got RF 50 (USD872) & 15-35 (USD1288) Impulsively get 15-35, only some research on YouTube has shown that works well.

RF 50 really crazy sharp!

Feeling really get what I paid.

Say goodbye to EF 50 1.2, color and the bokeh I love, but focus shift (@DSLR), soft, CA really bother me.

Yana2 wrote:

Finally, I sold my 3 of my EF lenses: EF 50 1.2, 16-35 2.8 V1, 70-300 DO;

and got RF 50 (USD872) & 15-35 (USD1288) Impulsively get 15-35, only some research on YouTube has shown that works well.

RF 50 really crazy sharp!

Feeling really get what I paid.

Say goodbye to EF 50 1.2, color and the bokeh I love, but focus shift (@DSLR), soft, CA really bother me.

Nice! I want to get this lens also. I’ve been loving the zoom lenses but the RF primes are tops for IQ.

JerryriggedTECH wrote:

Yana2 wrote:

Move to R from 6D about 2 months, one of the reasons was I wanted my old EF 50mm 1.2 to be reborn with EOS R. (70%+ soft image even stop down or have focus shift issues at 6D)

In EOS R focus shift gone, but the result is still not as good as other lenes, even compared with EF 40mm at f/2.8 or RF 35mm.

Personally want 50 with IS, like RF 35mm is fine, small size light weight good result, but I don't thing the dream lens will come true soon.

Now I have a deal to trade-in old EF 50 to RF at USD940. (gray market goods)

I planning trade it after CES 2020, hope Canon will announce something interesting.

I have the RF and it is amazing! But I was never a hater on the EF 50 1.2. The EF was never the sharpest lens, but had awesome character. With the RF, you get biting sharpness combined with character! $940 cost to upgrade seems like a good deal!

I think I may a hater of EF 50 1.2, I got it At 2008 when shoot with 1DSII (didn't research because I trust Canon L), a no "AF Microadjustment" body, only 10% image usable, (Check focus? you can't did it at that tiny LCD) this is the first time a L Lens made me feel disappointed.

At 6D with AF Microadjustment, I tried fix the focus problem, but focus shift look like not same result at different focus distance.

Thank you EOS R, EF 50 1.2 focus very accurate, but when image result compare with the RF or Sigma ART, I should let it go.

Steve W wrote:

I had the EF 50/1.2L but finally let it go when I move to Sony. I am now also shooting an EOS R and would love a 50mm that is a little more reasonable in cost. I did get the F 35/1.8 IS but while it is fairly priced for what they offer I would really like to see the a 50mm that is of better quality and would be willing to pay more for it. The noise and behavior of the STM focus system I have seen on the RF 35 make me want a better quality implementation like I have seen in some of the Sony lenses. An example of that is a $1400 GM 24/1.4. I've got to believe Canon could make a very good 50mm for less than that. Sure its would not be a f/1.2 but I don't need that but don't want to by a 50 built like the 35/1.8.

I want a 50 like RF35 with IS, light weight, small.

Of course this just my opinion and only applies to me.

Great Bustard wrote:

Honestly, if you want a 50 / 1.2, then snatch that deal while you can! Even if a 50 / 1.2 isn't that important, and a 50 / 1.4 or even 50 / 1.8 (possibly with IS) would do, and even do better, do the deal and sell the RF 50 / 1.2L when the lens you want does come out -- you'll most likely come out ahead.

Good idea, have it, use it, wait and see new RF!

Yana2 wrote:

Finally, I sold my 3 of my EF lenses: EF 50 1.2, 16-35 2.8 V1, 70-300 DO;

and got RF 50 (USD872) & 15-35 (USD1288) Impulsively get 15-35, only some research on YouTube has shown that works well.

RF 50 really crazy sharp!

Feeling really get what I paid.

Say goodbye to EF 50 1.2, color and the bokeh I love, but focus shift (@DSLR), soft, CA really bother me.

How were the prices so cheap for those lenses you bought?

Steve

Yana2 wrote:

Steve W wrote:

I had the EF 50/1.2L but finally let it go when I move to Sony. I am now also shooting an EOS R and would love a 50mm that is a little more reasonable in cost. I did get the F 35/1.8 IS but while it is fairly priced for what they offer I would really like to see the a 50mm that is of better quality and would be willing to pay more for it. The noise and behavior of the STM focus system I have seen on the RF 35 make me want a better quality implementation like I have seen in some of the Sony lenses. An example of that is a $1400 GM 24/1.4. I've got to believe Canon could make a very good 50mm for less than that. Sure its would not be a f/1.2 but I don't need that but don't want to by a 50 built like the 35/1.8.

I want a 50 like RF35 with IS, light weight, small.

Of course this just my opinion and only applies to me.

The size and weight of the RF 35 are nice, I agree, but willing to take on some added weight for improved build quality. That is always a trade-off.  The Sony 35/1.8 is 20 grams lighter but there is no IS.  The Fujifilm XF 23/1.4 is only 300 grams and is definitely built better but about twice as much. The Batis 40mm for FE mount is only 360 grams.

Cost for the RF 35 is great for what it is though.

Wonder if Canon will consider building a new RF f1.8 for 85mm?

lawny13 wrote:

Steve W wrote:

Yana2 wrote:

Finally, I sold my 3 of my EF lenses: EF 50 1.2, 16-35 2.8 V1, 70-300 DO;

and got RF 50 (USD872) & 15-35 (USD1288) Impulsively get 15-35, only some research on YouTube has shown that works well.

RF 50 really crazy sharp!

Feeling really get what I paid.

Say goodbye to EF 50 1.2, color and the bokeh I love, but focus shift (@DSLR), soft, CA really bother me.

How were the prices so cheap for those lenses you bought?

Steve

Thought it was weird too. But perhaps he is listing the differences (what he spent minus what he made from selling), and he also mentioned grey market.

I thought it might be a price difference as well. Missed the grey market comment I guess. Thanks