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26/04/2026 7:05 am
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honestly fed up with this bulky kit lens, its way too slow for street shots and people stare at me in NYC. i need something tiny for my R8 that doesnt break the bank.
- budget under $600
- super fast focus
- tiny footprint
is the 35mm 1.8 the only choice or is there something better...
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26/04/2026 7:05 am
tbh if youre sick of people staring at you in nyc you gotta go with a pancake lens. i've been using the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM on my r8 and honestly im very happy with the results. it works well because it basically turns your camera into a point-and-shoot that nobody takes seriously. heres why i recommend this one over the 35mm:
- size is the big winner. it is incredibly tiny so you wont look like a pro photographer.
- the focus speed is really reliable. i haven't had any issues with it missing shots of moving subjects.
- its a very safe purchase for the money. its well under your $600 limit which is nice. i'm super satisfied with the image quality too... it stays sharp across the frame which is why i trust it for my daily walkarounds.
