Canon RF 50mm F1.8

Here are the latest photos I captured with my Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. These samples showcase how effectively this lens performs across diverse settings, conditions, and subjects, thus providing a comprehensive look at its real-world performance. These should help you decide if the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens could be the perfect addition to your kit.

Flying Again
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Flying Again

Twenty months is a long time to be grounded. A short hop to Hokkaido sounds like the perfect way to ease back into flying. No work meetings this time—just fresh air, stunning scenery, and maybe a bowl of Ikuradon to celebrate freedom. Cheers to travel again!

Hokkaido Milk
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Hokkaido Milk

This Hokkaido cow looks like it could be a long-lost cousin from Normandy—calm, curious, and probably loving the lush fields. Hokkaido’s pastoral vibe really does echo Normandy, doesn’t it? Seeing your kids react to the smell is a classic city-kid moment—time for them to embrace the countryside and make friends with the locals, four-legged or…

Dying Villages

Dying Villages

The Japanese countryside tells stories of time standing still, and Hokkaido is no exception. Among its stunning landscapes are quiet villages that feel frozen in another era—charming but undeniably fading. Weathered houses, empty streets, and a lingering sense of nostalgia paint a bittersweet picture. It’s beautiful, but also a reminder of the slow retreat of…

Hokkaido Drive
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Hokkaido Drive

Driving through Hokkaido’s serene landscapes feels like therapy on wheels. Rolling hills, endless skies, and roads that seem to stretch into tranquility make every mile a joy. It’s the kind of drive where you lose track of time and just soak in the peaceful rhythm of nature. Truly a road trip worth savoring. The speed…

Hokkaido Flowers
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Hokkaido Flowers

Traveling light often calls for sacrifices, and swapping the RF50mm f/1.2L for the f/1.8 makes sense when you’re trying to keep it simple. Sure, the f/1.2L is a masterpiece, but the question remains—does it deliver ten times the magic? Maybe not, especially for casual holiday shots. The f/1.8 still gets the job done without breaking…