# Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 vs EF 50mm f/1.8 – Should you buy the cheaper DSLR version or the newer mirrorless one for your camera?

> It's a question that has been asked ever since Canon moved to mirrorless: should you use DSLR glass on your mirrorless camera, particularly when the DSLR versions are so much cheaper?

- **Source:** [Digitalcameraworld](https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/canon-rf-50mm-f-1-8-vs-ef-50mm-f-1-8?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a403892d2e4a413fa9a3429)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #mirrorless
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