New Canon rf 50mm 1.8
Dec 7, 2020 23:15:46 #
Purchased the new canon rf 50mm 1.8 last week and received today. Given I have a couple of the rf L lenses I thought I would try one of their more economical lenses as a lightweight walkaround lens on my r5. Boy, i don’t think i have ever been as disappointed in a lens ever. Took many pics and for most part there was a great deal of focus hunting. Pics weren't even close to being sharp. I checked settings multiple times to ensure I didn't accidentally trigger something I shouldn’t have. Once you turn on the camera the focus motor on the lens just keeps going very loudly. After a few hours of taking pics and checking settings i gave up. Will be returning it tomorrow.
Dec 8, 2020 00:05:22 #
Something is wrong with the lens, your camera, or your settings. You might want to call and talk to someone at Canon before ditching what should be a wonderful lens.
Dec 8, 2020 06:56:24 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Something is wrong with the lens, your camera, or your settings. You might want to call and talk to someone at Canon before ditching what should be a wonderful lens.
Point taken about calling Canon Support. Will give that a try today before deciding to return the lens. I will say that when i gave up I swapped out the lens for my rf 24-70mm and that worked just fine right from the start.
Anyhow, thanks for the advice and as I said will call canon today.
Dec 8, 2020 08:47:20 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Opusx300 wrote:
Purchased the new canon rf 50mm 1.8 last week and ... (show quote)
You obviously have a defective lens.
Dec 8, 2020 10:22:01 #
Dec 23, 2020 18:29:44 #
Dec 23, 2020 18:42:27 #
This review has been posted since this read was opened:
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-50mm-F1.8-STM-Lens.aspx
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-50mm-F1.8-STM-Lens.aspx
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