Simply put, Canon’s RF L primes are very expensive and large, while Nikon’s Z primes are “just” f/1.8, and appear mediocre on paper at first glance. Indeed, Nikon and Canon have gone in very opposite directions. Nikon already has a nearly complete lineup of “modest” f/1.8 Z-mount primes, from 24mm to 85mm, and Canon has put out two
The zeitgeist has applied the Nifty Fifty moniker to the concept, and the RF 50mm F1.8 STM ($199.99) is the latest edition, this time for Canon's full-frame mirrorless camera system.
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