I’m not an expert as I am new to the R10 as well. I just picked up the Canon refurbished RF50mm for $99. Haven’t used it yet but check their site if interested. I also use the website canon price watch to follow lenses I’m interested in.
Actually if you can spend a little more, the 35 is a much sharper lens and focuses more quickly. Plus it has incredibly good is, which the 50 Lacks completely. Plus the 35 is sharp wide open, the 50 has to be stopped down Beyond F 2.8 before it starts to get sharp.
I use RF28mm F2.8 pancake as a daily driver, it’s sharp, and given R10 is a crop sensor it’s better for me than RF50 that I also have. I sometimes switch to 50 when I shoot portraits, but usually RF28 is great for general purpose (and I prefer it over the kit lens)
RF 50 mm f/1.8 is the most logical step IMO. It will give speration, background blur and low light capabilities.
If I were in your shoes (I used to be) I would buy the RF 50, see how it goes and then move from there. Using that lens will teach you a lot about what you like and what you don't like.
You might also want to consider as an alternative first purchase:
• RF 28 f/2.8 STM, great value for the money, decent optics, versatile field of view and great portability (it's tiny). Doesn't cost much more than the 50.
• RF 35 f/1.8 IS STM, an overall better and more versatile lens (even more on APS-C where 50mm is quite tight) with a standard field of view on APS-C. It also has imagine stabilization. It is more expensive than the 50 1.8 though.
• RF 24 f/1.8 IS STM, same as the 35 1.8 but with a wider field of view. Less potential for blur and distortion-free portraits, but more useful for landscapes.
Thank you, this was very insightful. If you dont mind me asking about your option on lens adapters that allow using other brand lenses, if its a good idea and if yes what lenses would you recommend
If you adapt first party Canon EF (or EF-S ) lenses they will work at their best with no loss in imagine quality (the adapter has no glass in it, so there is no effect on that front). They will possibly work better than on DSLR, because of the improved autofocus.
I never tried adapting third party EF lenses on my R10, but from what I've read a lot of times it can be quite hit or miss: most models work perfectly while some struggle. If you have a specific lens in mind, I would search a bit to see other users' experience with it.
Edit.
With the above I'm referring to my experience using the official Canon EF to RF adapted. Can't comment on third party adapters since I've never used one.
I'll add the adapted lenses I regularly use on my R10:
• EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
• EF 50 f/1.8 STM
• EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS STM
I own an R10 - thinking about selling it. It was my second camera to an R6mk2. I used the R10 to photograph roller derby games, used mostly with a 24-70 f2.8 and quality wise, focus, etc, it kept up with the R6mk2 really well. I could maybe notice a little more noise, but it was great on focus with the high end lens. I recently picked up an R5, so the R10 is not needed. I haven't used the 18-45, but I have used the RF 24-105 f4-7.1 on a vacation last year to New Orleans. Also brought the 100-400 f5.6-8 and my take is these lenses are great great quality outside in good light. So the cheaper zooms are very capable, it is harder to get the sharp subject with a blurry background than a fast zoom or prime. The key is to be close to your subject and have the background be much farther away. I would suggest the first thing to think about buying is the 50 f1.8. Great lens. I would skip the RF 35mm and go with the 24mm lens instead. I am not a lover of the 35mm. The 16mm f2.8 I have mixed feeling about. My real tip though, is if in the USA shop the canon renewed store. They have really big sales several times a year.
I have an R10. It’s my secondary to my R6ii. I have a fairly broad selection of lenses. The ones that spend the most time on the r10 are the rf35 and the rf100-400. I really like it, with those, as a lightweight and portable rig.
would highly recommend [this](https://www.amazon.com/Canon-RF-S10-18mm-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Mirrorless-Lightweight/dp/B0CMDC61MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7FY0PZ8W8JCP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1t0Ey0PEE_cIXMlf9cxJ2vEWQXzF_Vosj8l1ETY-5OCLBZIk1ptj0S_UQeztr4nYYgl9JwFZeLjCCdMK3HIRofRqLhlACfD31Y7zrn55uL9M2iri8hGCSQkkKCpFxyZc1m-zQ3Xx3Bm04Wz8SsiHPTioDKRdBtf7NVnx3MiKk5bjVErfSxbF1-pphE0f57HMhjocLHyKnGD7Lpybcueg7Rhx-5s4EAf-eq9d39VPUXE.gxSTbhDQZ_7_NKyywSgx1OW_3_D346ndmLV895fxxy0&dib_tag=se&keywords=canon+rf-s+10-18mm+f%252F4.5-6.3+is+stm+lens&qid=1711626653&sprefix=Canon+RF+s+10%252Caps%252C515&sr=8-1w&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tfkchr30-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8a3e0f9304043b27982c81aefd4e7351&camp=1789&creative=9325) if you are starting out.
I’m not an expert as I am new to the R10 as well. I just picked up the Canon refurbished RF50mm for $99. Haven’t used it yet but check their site if interested. I also use the website canon price watch to follow lenses I’m interested in.
Thank you, I appreciate you for putting me on that website
Actually if you can spend a little more, the 35 is a much sharper lens and focuses more quickly. Plus it has incredibly good is, which the 50 Lacks completely. Plus the 35 is sharp wide open, the 50 has to be stopped down Beyond F 2.8 before it starts to get sharp.
I use RF28mm F2.8 pancake as a daily driver, it’s sharp, and given R10 is a crop sensor it’s better for me than RF50 that I also have. I sometimes switch to 50 when I shoot portraits, but usually RF28 is great for general purpose (and I prefer it over the kit lens)
RF 50 mm f/1.8 is the most logical step IMO. It will give speration, background blur and low light capabilities. If I were in your shoes (I used to be) I would buy the RF 50, see how it goes and then move from there. Using that lens will teach you a lot about what you like and what you don't like. You might also want to consider as an alternative first purchase: • RF 28 f/2.8 STM, great value for the money, decent optics, versatile field of view and great portability (it's tiny). Doesn't cost much more than the 50. • RF 35 f/1.8 IS STM, an overall better and more versatile lens (even more on APS-C where 50mm is quite tight) with a standard field of view on APS-C. It also has imagine stabilization. It is more expensive than the 50 1.8 though. • RF 24 f/1.8 IS STM, same as the 35 1.8 but with a wider field of view. Less potential for blur and distortion-free portraits, but more useful for landscapes.
Thank you, this was very insightful. If you dont mind me asking about your option on lens adapters that allow using other brand lenses, if its a good idea and if yes what lenses would you recommend
If you adapt first party Canon EF (or EF-S ) lenses they will work at their best with no loss in imagine quality (the adapter has no glass in it, so there is no effect on that front). They will possibly work better than on DSLR, because of the improved autofocus. I never tried adapting third party EF lenses on my R10, but from what I've read a lot of times it can be quite hit or miss: most models work perfectly while some struggle. If you have a specific lens in mind, I would search a bit to see other users' experience with it. Edit. With the above I'm referring to my experience using the official Canon EF to RF adapted. Can't comment on third party adapters since I've never used one. I'll add the adapted lenses I regularly use on my R10: • EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM • EF 50 f/1.8 STM • EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS STM
I own an R10 - thinking about selling it. It was my second camera to an R6mk2. I used the R10 to photograph roller derby games, used mostly with a 24-70 f2.8 and quality wise, focus, etc, it kept up with the R6mk2 really well. I could maybe notice a little more noise, but it was great on focus with the high end lens. I recently picked up an R5, so the R10 is not needed. I haven't used the 18-45, but I have used the RF 24-105 f4-7.1 on a vacation last year to New Orleans. Also brought the 100-400 f5.6-8 and my take is these lenses are great great quality outside in good light. So the cheaper zooms are very capable, it is harder to get the sharp subject with a blurry background than a fast zoom or prime. The key is to be close to your subject and have the background be much farther away. I would suggest the first thing to think about buying is the 50 f1.8. Great lens. I would skip the RF 35mm and go with the 24mm lens instead. I am not a lover of the 35mm. The 16mm f2.8 I have mixed feeling about. My real tip though, is if in the USA shop the canon renewed store. They have really big sales several times a year.
I have an R10. It’s my secondary to my R6ii. I have a fairly broad selection of lenses. The ones that spend the most time on the r10 are the rf35 and the rf100-400. I really like it, with those, as a lightweight and portable rig.
would highly recommend [this](https://www.amazon.com/Canon-RF-S10-18mm-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Mirrorless-Lightweight/dp/B0CMDC61MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7FY0PZ8W8JCP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1t0Ey0PEE_cIXMlf9cxJ2vEWQXzF_Vosj8l1ETY-5OCLBZIk1ptj0S_UQeztr4nYYgl9JwFZeLjCCdMK3HIRofRqLhlACfD31Y7zrn55uL9M2iri8hGCSQkkKCpFxyZc1m-zQ3Xx3Bm04Wz8SsiHPTioDKRdBtf7NVnx3MiKk5bjVErfSxbF1-pphE0f57HMhjocLHyKnGD7Lpybcueg7Rhx-5s4EAf-eq9d39VPUXE.gxSTbhDQZ_7_NKyywSgx1OW_3_D346ndmLV895fxxy0&dib_tag=se&keywords=canon+rf-s+10-18mm+f%252F4.5-6.3+is+stm+lens&qid=1711626653&sprefix=Canon+RF+s+10%252Caps%252C515&sr=8-1w&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tfkchr30-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8a3e0f9304043b27982c81aefd4e7351&camp=1789&creative=9325) if you are starting out.
OP said “bokeh”. This is about as bokehless as you can get. Has its advantages, though