{"id":76368,"date":"2020-09-24T13:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2020-09-24T13:24:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T10:24:00","slug":"which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Which Canon RF Mirrorless Lenses Should I Buy First? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a413b6d9056a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a413b6d9056a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/#The_Affordable_All-Rounder_Canon_RF_24-240mm_f4-63_IS_USM\" >The Affordable All-Rounder: Canon RF 24-240mm f\/4-6.3 IS USM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/#A_Portrait_Pick_Canon_RF_85mm_f2_Macro_IS_STM\" >A Portrait Pick: Canon RF 85mm f\/2 Macro IS STM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/#A_Lightweight_Walk_Around_Canon_RF_35mm_f18_IS_Macro_STM\" >A Lightweight Walk Around: Canon RF 35mm f\/1.8 IS Macro STM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first-review-geek\/#Limited_Dedicated_Landscape_Options\" >Limited (Dedicated) Landscape Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Which Canon RF Mirrorless Lenses Should I Buy First? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_54057\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54057 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/79a643bed23a6be5ba3eba7beb82674f\/p\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xde589b1e.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ATUR-tFSO-.jpg\" alt=\" Image of Canon EOS R Mirrorless Digital Camera with Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens on a black background\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/varna-bulgaria-october-112018-image-canon-1204500076\">Valentin Valkov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, you\u2019re considering buying (or just bought) one of Canon\u2019s EOS R full-frame cameras? Good shout! Mirrorless cameras aren\u2019t the future\u2014they\u2019re the present. But a camera is just the start; now you also need the right lenses. Here\u2019s which Canon RF lens you should buy first.<\/p>\n<p>While the mirrorless camera lens situation isn\u2019t quite as complex as it is for DSLRs, there are now enough options to make knowing what Canon lenses to buy first a little tricky. Let\u2019s look at the best options to start your collection, depending on whether you\u2019re a landscape photographer, portrait photographer, or if you\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Affordable_All-Rounder_Canon_RF_24-240mm_f4-63_IS_USM\"><\/span>The Affordable All-Rounder: Canon RF 24-240mm f\/4-6.3 IS USM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53837\" style=\"width: 1778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/c44ce3df45173f42cf6971618fb87474\/p\/uploads\/2020\/09\/150ebbba.jpg\" alt=\"canon rf 24-240mm\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the new RF lens mount, Canon is able to make lenses it never could have before\u2014like the RF 24-240mm f\/4-6.3 IS USM. At 24mm, you can shoot great landscapes, street photos, group portraits, and whatever else you want, while fully zooming in to 240mm will get you close enough to take sports and wildlife photos\u2014helped by the built-in image stabilization. This really is the do anything, bring anywhere lens.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-240mm is surprisingly compact for such a ridiculous focal range. At its smallest, it\u2019s just 4.8-inches long\u2014although it still weighs 1.65 pounds. However, it does save you from bringing an extra lens, which would weigh even more. With Canon\u2019s EF lenses, you\u2019d need to bring a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm lens (or something similar) and swap between them to have the same options.<\/p>\n<p>The only real downside to the 24-240mm is its relatively narrow maximum aperture. Fully open at 24mm, f\/4 is good for landscape shots but a little tight for astrophotography or low-light situations. Throughout the zoom range, it\u2019s going to have worse low-light performance (and not give you as blurry of a background [bokeh] for portraits) as some of the more expensive options offered by Canon.<\/p>\n<p>The all-round zoom is the RF mount\u2019s most stacked category, so you do have some alternative choices. The RF <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1546032-REG%2Fcanon_4111c002_rf_24_105mm_f_4_7_1_is.html%2Fspecs&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">24-105mm f\/4-7.1 IS STM<\/a> is a bit cheaper, but its aperture situation is even more limited\u2014and it doesn\u2019t have the same crazy magnification. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1433712-REG%2Fcanon_rf_24_105mm_f_4l_is.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 24-105mm f\/4L IS USM<\/a> is a little pricier and has a maximum aperture of f\/4 through its whole range, so is a great option if the aperture matters more than zoom.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1502500-REG%2Fcanon_3680c002_rf_24_70mm_f_2_8l_is.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 24-70mm f\/2.8L IS USM<\/a> is a lot more expensive, but with its aperture of f\/2.8 even at 70mm, it\u2019s the professional\u2019s choice. Finally, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1433713-REG%2Fcanon_rf_28_70mm_f_2l_usm.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 28-70mm f\/2L USM<\/a> is an utterly ludicrous lens\u2014with an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriately large price tag. If money is no object, it\u2019s the holy grail, but not the option for most people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Portrait_Pick_Canon_RF_85mm_f2_Macro_IS_STM\"><\/span>A Portrait Pick: Canon RF 85mm f\/2 Macro IS STM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53838\" style=\"width: 1778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/c8d5f9f4082da1d13ddf117d5913426b\/p\/uploads\/2020\/09\/28c0dfb6.jpg\" alt=\"canon 85mm f2 rf\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The super-cheap \u201cNifty Fifty\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1143786-REG%2Fcanon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">EF 50mm f\/1.8 STM<\/a> has long been the default recommendation for a portrait lens for Canon\u2019s DSLRs. Unfortunately, it doesn\u2019t have a direct replacement, yet. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1433715-REG%2Fcanon_rf_50mm_f_1_2l_usm.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 50mm f\/1.2L USM<\/a> is meant for professionals and costs over 10 times as much as a Nifty Fifty and an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1433717-REG%2Fcanon_mount_adapter_ef_rf.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">EF to EOS R adapter<\/a> (although that setup does have\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/686190\/should-you-use-a-lens-adapter-with-a-mirrorless-camera\/\">its own tradeoffs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For now, the RF 85mm f\/2 Macro IS STM (due out at the start of November 2020) is the best affordable RF portrait lens for Canon\u2019s mirrorless cameras. With the aperture fully open to f\/2, you\u2019ll get that beautiful blurry background you expect with high-end portraits. And 85mm is also a really nice <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/313337\/what-is-the-best-lens-for-taking-portraits\/\">focal length for headshots<\/a> and other close-ups. It\u2019s really flattering to your subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Also, because it\u2019s a macro lens, it\u2019s able to focus on objects as close as 14 inches away. While not necessary for portraits, it\u2019s a nice bonus to have.\u00a0If you have wads of cash burning a hole in your pocket, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1510032-REG%2Fcanon_rf_85mm_f_1_2l_usm.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 85mm f\/1.2L USM DS<\/a> and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1477265-REG%2Fcanon_rf_85mm_f_1_2l_usm.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 85mm f\/1.2L USM<\/a> are serious portrait upgrades\u2014with serious price tags.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lightweight_Walk_Around_Canon_RF_35mm_f18_IS_Macro_STM\"><\/span>A Lightweight Walk Around: Canon RF 35mm f\/1.8 IS Macro STM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53839\" style=\"width: 1964px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/c728138150286ba6f36a62f2cfa6a433\/p\/uploads\/2020\/09\/02a5e196.jpg\" alt=\"canon rf 35mm f1.8\" width=\"1964\" height=\"1104\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes, the most important quality a lens can have is that it\u2019s convenient to carry around. Canon has some incredible RF lenses available, but a lot of them are absolute monsters. That RF 85mm f\/1.2L USM mentioned above? It\u2019s 2.63 pounds, while the RF 28-70mm f\/2L USM tips the scales at over 3 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want a lens you can throw on your camera and easily carry around, Canon\u2019s most affordable RF prime lens, the RF 35mm f\/1.8 IS Macro STM, is the one for you. It\u2019s just 2.93 x 2.47 inches and weighs less than 11 ounces. Compared to the rest of Canon\u2019s RF lineup, it\u2019s positively minuscule.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, 35mm is a great everyday focal length. It\u2019s right in the sweet spot for street, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>, and other kinds of lifestyle photography. You might occasionally need to zoom in by walking closer to your subjects, but you will rarely be unable to get a shot you want. And, with a maximum aperture of f\/1.8, it\u2019s great in low light situations.<\/p>\n<p>Really, the 35mm is in a class of its own. No other RF lens is smaller or lighter. Your only alternative option would be to carry your all-purpose zoom and accept the extra weight and bulk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Dedicated_Landscape_Options\"><\/span>Limited (Dedicated) Landscape Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canon is rapidly expanding the range and variety of the RF mirrorless lenses available, but it will be a long time before every niche is covered. At the moment, there are no affordable wide-angle lenses for amateur landscape photographers. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1502499-REG%2Fcanon_3682c002_rf_15_35mm_f_2_8l_is.html&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">RF 15-35mm f\/2.8L IS USM<\/a> is great for professionals, but it has a professional price tag.<\/p>\n<p>For now, our recommendation is to stick with your all-purpose zoom for landscape shots.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/53836\/which-canon-rf-mirrorless-lenses-should-i-buy-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#Which Canon RF Mirrorless Lenses Should I Buy First? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221; Valentin Valkov\/Shutterstock.com So, you\u2019re considering buying (or just bought) one of Canon\u2019s EOS R full-frame cameras? Good shout! Mirrorless cameras aren\u2019t the future\u2014they\u2019re the present. But a camera is just the start; now you also need the right lenses. 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