Re: Best versatile portrait lens for APS-C: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 or RF 35mm f/1.8
satwikphoto wrote:
I was leaning towards the 24mm as well. I could just move closer to the subject if the scene isn't as important or move a little farther away if it is. I thought a wider focal length gives me the flexibility to do that, especially indoors. My only worry was its DOF when it comes to separation/blur. I was actually hoping to replace my 50mm with the new lens (apologies, will edit my post to include that.) - something flexible that would get me nice enough bokeh even if not as good as the 50mm.
I watched a video (linked below) after I made the post and it seems like the 24mm does not have as good of a separation as the 35mm on a full frame even at similar focal lengths and subject distance. Of course, there are other factors involved when it comes to getting a nice bokeh but when presented with the same situation, it's a bit disappointing that the 24mm does not perform as you would expect. I would've been fully convinced if it had the same bokeh effects as the 35mm in the video. Alas, I might just have to get the lens and see if it works well enough for my needs..
There's also some f/1.4 options which might give me the look I'm going for. One is the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 but it's too expensive. I can find the 24mm for a lot cheaper than that. There's the budget Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 but it has LoCA issues. I don't edit my photos. I want good SOOC pictures so the LoCA would probably be a serious issue for me.
I appreciate you sharing your opinion, it's helpful, thank you
