Best versatile portrait lens for APS-C: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 or RF 35mm f/1.8
I'm a complete beginner to photography. Just got my R50 a few weeks ago. My main goal is family portraits (with really nice bokeh) or candid photos indoors around the house. I currently only have the RF 50mm 1.8 but it's way too tight indoors due to the crop. I'm looking for a wider more versatile lens that could potentially replace my 50mm (will try to keep, but budget constraints) but I'm unsure about what would better fit my needs.
The 24mm would give me an equiv. focal length of ~38mm which most people consider "versatile" and "ideal" on a full frame. But I'm not sure if that would get me the nice bokeh even on the widest end. 35mm on the other hand gives an equiv. focal length of ~56mm which would probably get me better bokeh due to compression but that might end up being too tight indoors as well.
I wanted to know if there would be a noticeable difference between these two lenses at f/1.8 when it comes to bokeh? I'm very tight on budget and I couldn't rent lenses to test this out. My budget for the new lens is around $350; I can find both the 24mm and 35mm at this price in used condition. I was hoping someone with some experience/knowledge could help me make a decision.
Thank you
Feb 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Best versatile portrait lens for APS-C: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 or RF 35mm f/1.8
I'm a complete beginner to photography. Just got my R50 a few weeks ago. My main goal is family portraits (with really nice bokeh) or candid photos indoors around the house. I currently only have the RF 50mm 1.8 but it's way too tight indoors due to the crop. I'm looking for a wider more versatile lens that could potentially replace my 50mm (I'll try to keep it, but budget constraints) but I'm unsure about what would better fit my needs.
The 24mm would give me an equiv. focal length of ~38mm which most people consider "versatile" and "ideal" on a full frame. But I'm not sure if that would get me the nice bokeh even on the widest end. 35mm on the other hand gives an equiv. focal length of ~56mm which would probably get me better bokeh due to compression but that might end up being too tight indoors as well.
I wanted to know if there would be a noticeable difference between these two lenses at f/1.8 when it comes to bokeh? I'm very tight on budget and I couldn't rent lenses to test this out. I was hoping someone with some experience/knowledge could help me make a decision.
Thank you
Feb 16, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Best versatile portrait lens for APS-C: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 or RF 35mm f/1.8
I'm a complete beginner to photography. Just got my R50 a few weeks ago. My main goal is family portraits (with really nice bokeh) or candid photos indoors around the house. I currently only have the 50mm 1.8 but it's way too tight indoors due to the crop. I'm looking for a wider lens but I'm unsure about what would better fit my needs.
The 24mm would give me an equiv. focal length of ~38mm which most people consider "versatile" and "ideal" on a full frame. But I'm not sure if that would get me the nice bokeh even on the widest end. 35mm on the other hand gives an equiv. focal length of ~56mm which would probably get me better bokeh due to compression but that might end up being too tight indoors as well.
I wanted to know if there would be a noticeable difference between these two lenses at f/1.8 when it comes to bokeh? I'm very tight on budget and I couldn't rent lenses to test this out. I was hoping someone with some experience/knowledge could help me make a decision.
Thank you
Feb 15, 2026 at 08:35 PM
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