I leave for Japan next Tuesday and I realized the kit lens on my R10 just isnt gonna cut it for the night shots i want to take. Im on a super tight budget after paying for the flights so I need to stay under $300 max. I am really torn between the RF 50mm f/1.8 and that tiny RF 28mm pancake lens. The 50mm is cheaper but on my R10 its like an 80mm which feels a bit tight for street stuff but great for portraits. The 28mm seems better for walking around but its a bit more expensive for me right now. Which one is gonna be more versatile for a one-lens-only trip or should I just look at the 16mm instead?
In my experience, go with the safest bet:
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is most versatile
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is too tight
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has distortion
I would suggest being careful with the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM because that 1.6x crop makes it an 80mm equivalent. Too tight for Tokyo. The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is technically best for a 45mm field of view.
- Watch shutter speed since R10 lacks IBIS
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has notable barrel distortion Honestly, the 28mm is much more manageable for a one-lens setup.
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In my experience, the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is king for Japan.
- wider view
- super light The 50mm is just too zoomed in for tight streets tbh.
