Wait, what are you actually planning to shoot? Is this more for travel or are you leaning into vlogging? Honestly, the whole landscape for the RF mount is shifting now that Canon is finally letting Sigma and Tamron into the ecosystem. It's about time, especially with how Sony has been dominating the third-party market for years. Quick tip: dont overlook the Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. It basically gives you access to a decade's worth of cheap, high-quality EF-S glass that still performs amazingly. If you want the best bang for your buck while the RF-S catalog matures, the used market is where it's at right now. Pretty sure you can find some killer deals on old Sigma Art lenses that would look insane on that sensor.

Honestly, before you drop a ton of cash on new glass, you should basically check out some comparison tools to see what fits your style. I always use "The Digital Picture" or even just looking at Flickr groups for specific lenses to see real-world results from other users. If your more of a DIY person like me, you can actually handle a lot of the "setup" yourself through the camera menu or firmware updates to make sure third-party lenses play nice, I think? Quick tips for the DIY-minded:
* Always check for firmware updates for both the body and the lens (especially for the newer Sigma stuff). It's SO much better than sending it to a service center for "tuning."
* Use the "Lens Aberration Correction" settings in-camera; it basically fixes minor lens flaws without needing professional calibration lol. Tbh, I think the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is a sleeper hit for this body. It's tiny and basically turns the camera into a high-end point-and-shoot if you want that minimal vibe.

The RF-S 18-45mm is a great compact starter lens for everyday use. For a versatile zoom with excellent image quality, consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8. If wildlife photography is your focus, research the RF 100-400mm, but remember any lens you own is better than the one you don't!

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• I get where you guys are coming from with the DIY approach, but I actually think looking at technical MTF charts and sensor readout data is way more useful than just browsing Flickr groups. I have been very satisfied with how the RF system handles data throughput lately and it works well if you match the glass to the body's specific capabilities. Before you commit, I have a couple of questions to see what specs you actually need:
• Are you prioritizing high-speed autofocus tracking for action, or is glass transparency and center-frame sharpness your main metric?
• Do you need a constant aperture for video work, or are you strictly shooting stills where you can compensate with ISO? Knowing your exact performance requirements makes it way easier to pick something that wont feel like a compromise in two years. Happy to dig into the specs with you once you know those details.

Same lenses as what you used for EOS R50.

Re: Honestly, before you drop a ton of cash...

• totally agree. In my experience, jumping the gun on gear is the fastest way to regret a purchase. I remember when I got my first mirrorless, I was so hyped that I bought a fancy wide-angle prime and a massive zoom right away. Honestly? I barely used either. I spent way too much time fiddling with the settings and trying to DIY some custom profiles than actually shooting. Over the years, I've tried many different setups and I've learned that it's much safer to just use the basic kit for a while. It's more reliable to know exactly what you're missing before you spend. My current setup is pretty stripped back now because I realized I dont need half the stuff I thought I did. It's kinda funny looking back at how much I used to overcomplicate things tho... basically, just take your time and let your style develop first.

Waiting for Canon release more RF-S lenses.