So I finally grabbed an R8 to move up from my old 80D and the sensor is incredible but the RF glass prices are kinda stressing me out. My logic was to just snag the nifty fifty and call it a day but I am worried it will feel too tight for street stuff here in Seattle. I have about $400 to spend before my trip and I keep going back and forth between the 35mm 1.8 or just getting an EF adapter for my old glass. Does the adapter make the R8 feel too front-heavy though? It is such a tiny body... what are you guys using for a cheap walkaround lens?
Honestly, be careful with the adapter route on an R8. It makes that tiny body feel super nose-heavy. I would suggest grabbing the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM. It is much better for street shooting.
- better balance
- faster focus
- stays compact The Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R works, but honestly, it kinda ruins the portability for a trip... just my two cents.
Re: "Honestly, be careful with the adapter route on..." - yeah the balance is weird with adapters. I swapped to the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM for my R8 and it is basically weightless at 120g. The 7-blade diaphragm gives decent bokeh for a f/2.8. I spent a whole day shooting near the pier and my neck didnt hurt once. For under $300, getting that sharpness across the frame is a steal tbh.
Yep, this is the way
Regarding what #3 said about "Yep, this is the way"
- I totally agree. Native glass is just way safer for your gear. In my experience, trying to save a few bucks with adapters usually ends up causing more headaches than its worth, especially when it comes to autofocus reliability and that weird balance issue you mentioned. Over the years, I've tried many different combinations and honestly... nothing beats the peace of mind you get from sticking with the same brand as the camera body. Just go with any of those small Canon prime lenses. You really cant go wrong staying in-house for a trip. It keeps the weight down and you wont be constantly worrying if the adapter is gonna wiggle or if the AF is gonna hunt at the worst possible moment. Just pick a focal length you like from the main Canon lineup and enjoy the trip without the gear stress. Basically just stick to the native stuff and you'll be fine.
