CANON RF LENSES: Which RF Lenses I Bought First and Why
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- Thanks for checking out my video. Join me to learn more about which Canon RF lenses I acquired first and why. Canon RF lenses are super expensive. I'm hoping my personal experience in acquiring the lenses will help you make an informed decision when you are thinking about purchasing your own RF lenses.
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Great vid! I appreciate your in depth break down.
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
thanks ❤ love it great help since Im new to photography
Glad you found it to be helpful! Thanks for checking out the video.
What a fantastic collection of RF lenses. I am hedging my bets for the time being, but hope very much that Canon comes out with a high quality 28mm prime lens, which would become my walkaround, assuming it's not too heavy. Fuji now has a superb version of its own and I can't quite understand why Canon has neglected this versatile focal length for so long. I almost obtained the 50mm f/1.2 for a very good price online recently, but the retailer was not prepared to ship it to Spain. So my meagre collection to date is simply the Samyang RF 14mm f/2.8 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.8. To be honest, both are pretty average but as I say, I am not yet fully committed to Canon RF because of the cost/benefit considerations as an enthusiast photographer. I have no doubt whatsoever that all of your lenses are absolutely brilliant, but it's simply that in the RF world at present, there seems to be outstanding and mediocre, with very little in-between. I hope that changes soon.
I’ve actually never tried out a 28mm prime lens. It does seem like it would be the perfect walkaround lens.
That’s so true. You’re right, the rf lenses are so expensive. I’m fortunate to have acquired most of my rf lenses prior to the quarantine. At that time, it was easy to find like new copies for relatively low price.
This was interesting! Congrats on your setup! :) I now own the RF 2.8 trinity (15-35, 24-70, 70-200) and the RF 50 1.8. I am completely satisfied with that setup and can do most of the things I want to do with those lenses. Now I am just waiting for more affordable primes to come out in the future. A 35 1.4 or a 85 1.5 by Sigma would be stunning! ;) If also would love to get a longer zoom lens for wildlife in the future, but atm I don’t have the time for that.
Awesome lens lineup. The trinity is much more practical than my setup. You’re right. You are set to photography/video anything haha. I was thinking I’d check out the old ef 100-400 lens first to see how much I utilize the lens. Is sigma working on rf lenses!?
@@BCPCamerasTech That sounds like a good idea! I really hope Sigma will soon bring out primes for the RF mount, that would be awesome, but I fear it will take some time.
I got the trinity 2.8 and 35 and 50 1.8. I would love to expand it to either the 85 1.2 or maybe the 100-500, but I see using the 85 more for events and such. Do you have any recommendations as to why not use the 70-200 at 85?
I really like the 70-200mm for events. If I didn’t have the 85mm f1.2, I think I’d be perfectly happy using the 70-200mm f2.8 for everything. The rf 85 1.2 has definitely come in handy in some low light environments though. I think about selling the rf 85mm from time to time. If I did I’d probably go with the 100-500 or just save the money.
Edit: at 4:20, the text should say 85mm 1.2 @ f1.2
The only L lens that I have is 24-105mm f4. The lens is very good for landscape, family portrait, and video work. I have also 35 mm 1.8, which is not an L lens, but I am so happy with. It is excellent for traveling when because it is light and also sharp at f4. By the way, you have an excellent collection of the work.
I’ve been thinking about getting the 35mm. Is looks like a great lens! Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!
Nice lens collection, I acquired the 24-105 in a kit and traded it in. My lenses in order are:
EF 85 F1.4
RF 15-35 F2.8
RF 28-70 F2
RF 70-200 2.8
RF 100 Macro F2.8
RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1
What a line up!!! Perfection right there.
Here's my RF collection in order. The first lens was the 35mm 1.8 macro, second is the 24-70 2.8, and third the 70-200 2.8. All lenses were purchased used through Facebook marketplace and the zooms were both 4 hours away (8 hours roundtrip) but were great deals. My favorite focal length is 85mm. I plan to wait for the rumored RF 85 1.4 but if it doesn't come out in 1-2 years from now, I'll get the 85 1.2. Great video Brandon, I'm glad I subscribed!
That’s an awesome set up. The 24-70 would be so nice to have for video. Seems like it was worth the trip! If you do wait for that 85mm 1.2, hopefully it’ll drop a bit in the price by then. Thanks for watching Ralph!
@@BCPCamerasTech No problem! The only thing I’m mad about is that I didn’t find your TH-cam channel sooner.
@@vieuxsviewsphotography thanks so much man! Comments like this keep me motivated!
35 and 70-200 should be enough to work with. Why a 24-70?
@@Riccardo623 My favorite lens in years past was the 24-70 & it was well worth it.
My line of lenses:
- RF 24-105 F4 - Got this bundled with the EOS R, which I still have and will keep as it's an excellent allround lens, even on my new R5.
- RF 35 F1.8 - SOLD - This prime was quite good, and could be used, but I couldn't justify it with the 15-35 lens below even if it's a zoom, heavier and slower.
- RF 16 F2.8 - SOLD - The RF 16 was just too weird to work with, and the sun stars were not the prettiest (double).
- RF 15-35 F2.8 - replaced the 16 and 35 prime lenses for this bad boy.
Next lenses I''m gonna get, in this order:
- RF 100-500 - need a telezoom, and this looks really good!
- RF 50 1.2 (or future 1.4?) / RF 100 macro - can't decide which to have first of these two, but I have enough time to think about it :P
Good choice on the move to the 15-35mm. Don’t know what I would do without that lens. I was thinking about getting the more affordable 100-400 rf lens since I don’t do wildlife a lot but man, it would be nice to have that 100-500mm. Enjoy!
Personally completed my set (almost) RF 15-35mm/2.8, RF 50mm/1.2, RF 100mm/2.8 & RF 70-200mm/2.8. Only 100-500 left to get :)
How’s the macro!? Have an opportunity to get one for a good price but not sure if I should do it yet.
I got the 24-240 in a kit with my RP. I'm starting to build to graduate from hobbyist to professional work. Traded in that kit and some change for a new R6. My current L lenses are the 15-35 2.8 and 24-105 f/4. Was debating between the 85 1.2 or the 70-200 2.8 for my next lens. I keep leaning 70-200...
Yes I would definitely do with the 70-200mm. Great for portraits and event/wedding work. Also amazing for video too. And sports 😁 congrats on the awesome upgrade!
The 70-200 is more versatile. I agree - that is the way to go for your next lens.
Nice!! I went to the dark side and got a sony a7iv (LOL!!!), but Canon makes the best lenses in my opinion.
Love that you are trying out all of these cameras! How are you liking it so far!?
@@BCPCamerasTech - Really like it. Like having the higher pixels and the video quality is very good.
I currently have the Rf 28-70 f2, rf 70-200 f4, and rf 70-200 f2.8. With those 3 I don’t feel like I’m held back at all. I don’t shoot hardly any landscapes so I have no need for anything under the 28 length. They definitely make some amazing lenses.
You the first person I know with the rf 70-200 f4 and f2.8. How come you got both?
@@BCPCamerasTech I started with the f2.8 then watched all of the reviews about how the f4 was just as sharp and with the iso capability of the r6, the f2.8 was overkill. While I do like the f4 version as well, it’s not as nice as the 2.8. I do like the size of the f4 though to carry around.
The size is amazing. Which one do you find yourself using more?
The 2.8 is almost always my go to. If I had never bought the 2.8 I’d be happy with the f4, but the size difference doesn’t bother me enough to leave the 2.8 at home after seeing the image quality difference. My f4 doesn’t see much use at all. It’s nice to have when I’m chasing my kids around outdoors through.
@@jeremykolb6574 sounds like you should sell the f4 and pic up another rf lens! 😆
An interesting topic for a future video would be whether a 24-70 is necessary for those who own the 15-35 and RF 50mm f/1.2. I have both and the 24-70 but find that this zoom gets little use. The 15-35 is surprisingly versatile, even for environmental portraits, and the 50mm lens is ahead of even the 28-70 f/2. I just don't feel attached to the 24-70.
Yea I share your sentiment regarding that 15-35 and 50mm combo. I would only ever pick up the 24-70mm if it was an insane deal. It would also mainly be fore video work. I like the nano USM motor in it. Even for landscape work and travel. I’d rather just take my 15-35 and 70-200. Will you sell it you think. Great video idea by the way!
@@BCPCamerasTech I minded to sell it and maybe get an RF 24-105 f/4L for videos. Did I understand you correctly that the IBIS induced video wobble with the 15-35 only goes away at 35mm?
@@martyn420 yes, anything on the wider end. There may still be a tiny bit at 35mm but the wider you go the more noticeable. So even with the 24-105, you’ll notice the wobble at the wider end.
Agree. 15-35, 50 and a 70-200 are the trio imo
It’s the trio I’ve stuck with for the longest. Don’t feel the need to get anything else right now.
Hey, fyi, the audio levels are off. The voice is super low and the music is high.
Sorry about that. I need a better ear for this haha.
How does one acquire lenses?
Start with an affordable camera setup and then start booking clients. Eventually you will have enough :)
Haha the irony is that the value of the rf24 105 went up like crazy 😜
Lol you’re right! I’m a fool.
Thinking about selling EF 70-200 iii to get the RF 70-200. Love the EF but it’s a little heavy and long. Thoughts anyone?
I may be wrong about this but I vaguely remember watching a video about someone complaining about the amount that you have to turn the zoom dial on the RF lens in order to get it to zoom in to 200mm and out to 70mm. I think it takes much more effort on the RF lens compared to the EF lens. This could be an issue if you are photographing sports that require you to zoom in and out constantly. I just experience this photographing a hockey game.
@@BCPCamerasTech Yes I saw that video as well. That’s not so much of an issue for me. I really hate to lose out on the amazing quality that I get from the EF lens but it is heavy and it is bulky and I travel a great deal with it. Just going to cost me too much extra money, like probably $1700 or $1800 plus tax. In addition to my current lens, which is in excellent condition. It is a bit of an unknown entity for me in terms of what quality and sharpness I would get, but some say it is sharper.
I used to shoot with a professional nikkor 70-200 f2.8 so that’s all I can compare it too. To me the rf lens isnt noticeably sharper than that older lens. The areas that the RF lens excels in are portability and pleasing bokeh. If you travel with the focal range a lot, it’s so worth it.
@rv boondocker which camera body are you using with your EF 70-200 iii
@@adeyemoolanrewaju390 R5. But I did sell the EF and bought the RF.
what was the really good deal for the 85mm 1.2? some great tips in there btw!
I think around 2200 from what I remember.
@@BCPCamerasTech NICE ONE! You still using it and liking it? Were you using these all for video too and did you fin the fly by wire manual focus okay?
@@sundersquare I have used them all for video but not the 85mm as much. Mainly because of the autofocus motor in the lens and the size of the lens. My go to for video is the 15-35 or the 70-200. I’ll utilize the 50mm for interview style video work too. With the type of work that i do, the focus is fine.
My lenses are EF 35mm f/1.4II, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, RF 15-35, RF 24-70, RF 70-200 and RF 100-500. What do you think of the RF 24-70?
Don’t have it but I’m sure It’s awesome. Seems like a dream for run & gun video. Just heard that the rf 35mm 1.2 Is going to be released later this year. Interested?
@@BCPCamerasTech Hi, I’d really like to get the 35mm f/1.2L, especially if it has BR optics. The EF version is almost perfect. The old version released back in 1998 has quite severe chromatic aberration.
@@martyn420 interesting I wonder if it will too. I also wonder why they only used that in the 85mm.
Helpful video. I'm curious. With the lenses you have, do you see a need for the RF 24-70? Like you, I own the 15-35 2.8, the 50 1.2 and then the 70-200 2.8 and also the 85 1.2. But, I also have the RF 24-70 2.8, and I am considering selling it.
If I did less photography and more video, I’d probably get the 24-70mm instead of the 50mm. Right now I don’t feel the need to get the 24-70.
@@BCPCamerasTech Yup. Makes sense. I'm 90% stills.
Sounds like you might not need it then. I’m trying to stick with the essentials. I actually just let go of the 85mm. So I have the 15-35mm, 50mm, and 70-200.
@@BCPCamerasTech I don't see myself letting that 85 go. But, never say never. I do love the lens. The 70-200 if really good though.Thanks for the input.
Replying to myself. :). I'm leaning hard toward letting the 24-70 2.8 go. I have the wide and middle of that zoom covered. Also the 70 -200 and the 85 cover the long part of of it.
I got these, but highly considering the 85 1.2
RF 50 F1.8
RF 35 F1.8 (street photography)
RF 15-35 F2.8
RF 28-70 F2
RF 70-200 F2.8
I mainly shoot portraits, events and b2b.
Solid setup! I’ll get a 35mm at some point. Miss the focal length.
@@BCPCamerasTech Honestly the RF 1.8 is decent, but I also find it to not be super sharp outside the 2/4th center part, leaving quite a gap along the edges of the frame. But for the price it cant be beat. I usually use it with some sort of retro filter/film simulation, which its perfect for! As a travel or run-gun for family events, its also light, cheap and I wont cry if a kid drops it haha!
@@mitas3484 thanks for the info. That’s really helpful. For portraiture, I feel like I always tend to do a center weighted composition with the 35mm focal length anyways so maybe the loss in sharpness won’t be too much of an issue. How’s the 28-70 treating you?
@@BCPCamerasTech honestly it barely leaves my camera on most shoots, especially for events. It’s good enough that with some iso it brings in decent light to compete with most fixed lenses, which is good as I got it instead of 35, 50 and 85 respectively. The only negative is maybe the bokeh sometimes, like it’s not as blown out as some of the super expensive ultra fast lenses of course. But at roughly the same price as a single one of the above, it’s probably one of the most versatile lenses of all time. For a studio environment where you’re above the minimum focal length most of the time anyway it’s almost completely replaced all other lenses for me, I only want the 85 now for those outdoor portraits and low light wedding pictures. That 85 is a beaut… but I am split to be honest.
@@mitas3484 yea I can see how that’s a tough decision for you. Sounds like you h have everything you really need. The 85mm would just be a nice to have..a very expensive nice to have 😆
Note: I ordered and paid for this this lens (Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens) almost a year ago now and understand that I had to wait 6-months to get this lens but I still don't have the "Tripod Mount Ring and Adapter" yet and Canon has refused to comment to B&H for an update. I believe that to be unacceptable customer service and therefore can't recommend "Canon equipment" to anyone.
Ugh man that sounds horrible. Had no clue it was that bad. Have you tried somewhere else? You could just return the one from B&H when you get it.
For landscape i have a hard décision to do ! 14 35 + 70 200 f4 or i have thé 24 105 and buy thé 100 500 and Wait for a 20mm f1.2 or other prime uga
The second option sounds more appealing to me!! Having the option to shoot from 24mm-500mm would be amazing. All in two lenses too.
I just would like to find à test to the 100 500 compare to 70 200 un the focal rangé 100 200
@@romainmaletphotographie I bet there’s not too much of a difference. I’d probably end up using the 100-500 more for wildlife now that I think about it.
The 14-35mm and 70-200mm would be so compact. I might actually go with that haha. And still buy a fast wide prime for Astro.
@@BCPCamerasTech it s for that i would like to know if between 100 200 of the 100 500 match with the 70 200
@@romainmaletphotographie Just remember the 100-500 is quite a bit slower.
I just sold all of those and the 28-70, 2x R5s. As wedding and event photographer, I will not miss the weight. My friends and working pros I know thought I was joking until I shared the Ebay links. I've been shooting Canon for 20 years. After the 4th overheating as DOP of long form interviews and multiple times the R5 would just freeze while shooting weddings and no true answers from Canon's CPS other than them saying my memory cars were the issue(I used sands CF Express so nope), I just can't deal with these crippling issues anymore.
Yea I can see why you are upset. I haven't had any of the freezing issues and my atomos ninja V has allowed me to record for longer sessions without overheating (I understand that's probably too much weight for weddings though). Looks like you had a very nice set up. What did you move too? Sony?
@@BCPCamerasTech Yes. 🤢 Two A7 IV. Just shit my second assignment with them last night. They really made enough changes where I can’t complain about Sony anymore. Color science, touch screen, way better EVF, menu isn’t garbage.
@@f0t0b0y yea they look like awesome cameras and their new lenses (like that 50mm 1.2) look stunning. Enjoy!
@@BCPCamerasTech Thanks man, you too!
RF 15-35mm f2.8
RF 24-70mm f2.8
RF 70-200mm f2.8
RF 5.2mm f2.8 L Dual Fisheye
That’s a practical setup right there! How’s the VR lens!?
@@BCPCamerasTech It's pretty awesome, if you want to capture professional VR180 8k60 for the Apple Vision Pro. Combine that with the R5C, and it's a very nice setup.
@@bujin5455 I’ve been thinking about that. Do you just capture for personal use or more for stock footage?
@@BCPCamerasTech At the moment it's just for personal use, as I master the discipline. But with the emergence of the AVP, and so little quality VR180 content, there's an opportunity there.
I'm not sure about the idea of stock footage in this format. I guess that could be a thing. Though I'm not sure the medium lends itself to the same sort of video editing, b-roll, sort of stuff that's so common in 2D projects. You want to be careful what you're doing isn't too jarring. It's a very different experience being 'in' the film, verses just watching it on screen.
@@bujin5455 yea great point! Waiting for the AVP to drop in price before diving in but definitely excited for the tech.
You have GAS, man. It is all that i can tell you. 😂 and i can understand you. I'am trying to simplifying my kit, but is impossible. Maybe the 28-70mm f2 can help on that just to not look after for 35, 50 and maybe 85. But, after bought the 28-70mm i've just come out with 50 1.2 and 85 1.2 😅😅😅
Hahaha it was true. I’ve been doing better since this video. Settled on the 15-35mm, 50 1.2, 70-200mm, and 100 macro. Haven’t felt the need to get anything else. Maybe that new 35mm 1.4 though haha.
@@BCPCamerasTech hahahahaha. An then another lens and another.
50 1.8
Samyang 85 1.4
70-200 f4
35 1.8
Very nice collection! The 50mm 1.8 is so amazing for the price. I’d love to try the 70-200 f4 some day too. How are you liking the samyang?
@@BCPCamerasTech I love the Samyang. I haven't used the Canon 1.2 to compare but I love the look it renders and for the price I don't think you can get better value
@@chalmerdixon3530 That's what I heard. I know some great photographers that actually prefer how the samyang renders (over the rf 85mm 1.2). Enjoy!!
Sounds like you just buy a lens then work out what you bought it for.. you obviously have a lot of spare cash to spare.😂😂😂😂 but seriously an excellent review of the lenses👍👍
Hahaha I guess there is some truth to that. Thanks for checking out my video!