Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 (APS-C)

On Canon R50 (APS-C): feels like ~29–56mm equivalent • bright f/1.8 zoom

• Best for: versatile “cinematic” look, story shots, street + scenes with context.
• Strength: f/1.8 across the zoom gives strong subject separation + low-light ability.
• Look: wider frames at 18–24mm, tighter natural perspective at 30–35mm.
• Note: It’s an EF-mount lens — use your EF→RF adapter on mirrorless cameras.

Suggested Use

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

On Canon R50 (APS-C): feels like ~80mm equivalent • classic budget portrait lens

• Best for: portraits, tight compositions, detail shots, creamy background blur.
• Strength: light + sharp for the price; great for learning subject isolation.
• Look: more compression / “portrait feel” because it’s tighter on APS-C.
• Note: you’ll step back more indoors — it’s tighter than it sounds on mirrorless cameras.

Suggested Use

ND64 Filter

A 6-stop neutral density filter for controlling light without changing color.

• Purpose: reduces light entering the lens so you can use slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions.
• For video: helps keep natural motion blur, such as 1/50 shutter for 24fps or 1/60 for 30fps, even outside.
• For photos: useful for smoothing water, adding motion blur, or shooting shallow depth of field in harsh sunlight.
• ND64 strength: cuts about 6 stops of light, which is strong enough for bright outdoor scenes.

ND Filter Types

Money-saving tip: buy one larger filter size and use step-up rings for smaller lenses. It is usually cheaper than buying the same ND filter in every lens thread size.