The Worst Canon Mirrorless Prime Lens: RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM Lens Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I'm talking about the WORST current option for a prime lens on the Canon RF mirrorless mount, the RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM lens. Does worst mean it's not worth it? That's what I'm here to find out.
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The worst? Clicbait.
In what way?
@@JustinMyersPhoto In baiting the click.
@@Dewabarasunderan remember when your teacher in elementary school told you that a word’s definition cannot be a restatement of the word itself? No, you don’t remember that? Well, that makes sense
@@JustinMyersPhoto Learn to take an L my man🤣
@@JustinMyersPhoto it was a bait - just admit it n why being defensive?!
I really enjoyed this video! Great work!
Canon have really ticked the box here and with a number of other affordable RF lenses coming, this will give amateur photographers who are never going to spend the big bucks on L series lenses a fantastic high quality option for the new more affordable bodies which are bound to be introduced over the next 12 months. Exciting times for canon shooters.
Hi Justin, I have not shot with the 35mm F1.8 yet, but I’m considering adding this as a travel lens in my bag when I want to have a lighter set up which is quite often!. I am a canon shooter who has invested significant in the RF line up for my work and play! I like the fact that Canon are starting to make very high quality lighter lenses now more available for more people to enjoy their amazing glass and new bodies as they come out. I am however a professional and have the RF85mm f1.2, RF 28-70mm f2, RF 16-35mm f2.8 and RF 70-200mm f2.8 on EOS R5 and R bodies. I am looking forward to getting the 35mm f1.2 when it gets released as this fits with my work, but small and light has an important place relative to theses lenses as its like carrying bricks in your camera bag when f1.2 is really not needed when you are out and about. So its more about the right lens for the job isn’t it, and if the quality is there and you are not needing to shoot as extremely shallow DOF the difference is only noticeable if you’re a pixel peeper....and we all find it difficult to love those guys!!!! 😁
I actually love having aperture on the lens, and was one reason I gravitated towards Fuji when I got back into photography. I could care less about macro and I don't shoot much video, but I love small, fast, and versatile. The current lens on my R6 is then 24-105 f/4 and this is on my radar. Holding off until I see what Sigma brings to the RF mount.
It will definitely be interesting to see what Sigma does for the RF mount and how long it will take them to bring out something there
Sigma and Tamron dont have any plans to offer lenses compatible with RF mount.
Either you buy this lens or you buy the EF-RF adapter for $100 and the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM for $600, $700 plus shipping and tax...so closer to $800?
Unless your a professional photographer a real pro. A person who pays all of their bills from photography clients it won't make much difference.
Thank you for the video. Do you think it’s worth considering buying a used Sigma 35mm ART 1.4? Will it have a better image? The price is equal to the new RF 35mm 1.8. So I wondered if it was worth using it for work and photo shoots?
The Sigma lens is very good. Just depends on what you need. The Sigma lens will also be much larger and heavier and require an adapter. So, just depends what you’re looking for
Searching for reviews of this lense and I run across Justin giving an excellent review, nice!
Glad you enjoyed it! So, what kind of photography and/or video do you typically shoot?
I have the RF 24-70 and LOVE it. Do you think this would be a nice compliment? The RF is my one and only lens so far, so this would be my 2nd. The IS and low 1.8 aperture is quite a combo!
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. I shoot a variety of subjects, from supercars to corporate office interviews to small items for e-commerce. Based off this video and a few others, it looks like I could use the 1.8 aperture for low-lit offices (videos) along with for the small e-commerce items I shoot. The RF is great, but definitely wish it stopped down lower for the low light filming.
Hate click bait no sub
Love this lens, one of my best purchases! Some of my best pictures have come from this lens, especially at dusk and night! Great video
I do a lot of night photography, urban area! Love capturing my city (Rochester,NY) at dusk and later!
@@JustinMyersPhoto just sold my eosr and purchased the R5! The lens works great on both bodies!
@@JustinMyersPhoto I love the camera, I’m coming from the R so it was an seamless transition! Honestly I haven’t used it for video yet, will be shooting video this weekend! I feel comfortable that it should last me at least 3-5 years!
@@JustinMyersPhoto everyone keeps saying I shouldn’t have any problems with my m1 Mac mini handling the files! Got my fingers crossed, because I’m using all-I 😂.
Great review! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
hi Justin, thank you for presenting an alternative, I will look into that. I don't like big cameras, and I don't like big lenses no matter how good quality they are. think about leica lenses. that means small lenses are possible. I was thinking about canon r5 but then I changed my mind. Photography is an art form, not videography. what I am hoping is that the canon compony will divide r5 between pure photography and pure video. I don't know videographers but that will definitely satisfy photographers. thank you.
Maybe I didn’t understand your point about IS in a photography lens: I shoot a lot of fast moving things like birds and wildlife and I totally appreciate having IS! And i never try to slow my shutter speed because of IS, so where did you get that? I do slow my shutter speed to drive ISO down to beat noise in my images and IS can help, but you have to take, generally, a lot of shots to freeze action for moving subjects, so IS does help in this regard. So which part of this do you not buy?
Great video. I love this lens. I would be interested in seeing a video on its macro capabilities.
@@JustinMyersPhoto You're welcome. No I don't, but I would be interested in learning more.
@@JustinMyersPhoto atm just for TH-cam.
While the title is a little bit "clickbaity" (which I do to a little bit on my videos) I liked your conclusions because these were the thoughts I had while I decided to buy the RP with just that lens:
Photo: High aperture + IS: avoid a tripod in many situations
large aperture for thin DOF (also for video)
compact, versatile lens (see above) + an image field close up of ~50x75mm
light, compact
Video: RP has no IS so lens has to do it
good focal length (found out that after using the lens)
organic focusing with STM motor
While I could buy those RF L lenses they lack in terms of versatility if you want to use only one lens - and for special tasks there are some trusty EF lenses in my drawer :)
It was just the best overall package for me one year ago and still is!
@@JustinMyersPhoto Nature from landscape, "cloudscapes" to macro if I am taking photos and for video its simple studio work with fixed camera: talks about energy/environment matter in a very simple studio.
And as you said: 35mm gives a very natural / universal perspective ...
Upgraded from an old Rebel T2i to an EOS RP with this lens. I love the light combo that I can bring wherever I go and being forced to be creative with the fixed focal length.
I agree, love that combo! And what an upgrade!
What type of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto I mostly shoot portraits of my family/friends. I love hiking as well so wanted something light for landscape. It's the versatility of the lens that made me buy it.
@@winblood8758 awesome, ya it’s super versatile and has very impressive image quality for the size and price
I'm using my T6 and it came with an 18-55mm zoom and a 50mm prime. I played around with the zoom lens for a while but ended up throwing the prime on there and it's pretty much been on ever since. Like you say, it forces you to be more creative with your distancing and getting the right position for the shot. I keep the 18-55 in a little tube-case-thing and it goes in my bag but i've not used it in such a long time.
thank you for explaining this. great info
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes with the RP.I currently have a rebel Sl2 with the nifty 50. From your videos seems like it should be a pretty easy transition to the RP and the 35 seems versatile.
@@JustinMyersPhoto definitely will get the adapter. In fact, Ill probably double down on EF glass since ill have a camera thats full frame and i can continue learning 👍🏾
@@JustinMyersPhoto only street and ive done a few street portraits. No video at the moment. My old macbook can barely handle loading safari so im building a pc to make myself a nice work station that can grow as I grow. The journey is where its at.
Great video! I’m new to all this. Am I crazy, does this thing have a zoom?
@@JustinMyersPhoto thanks so much! Very helpful and I appreciate you breaking it down.
IS is big for macro, and those slower shutter speeds are great for nighttime street photography. Great video
Mine sucks very slow focusing lost too many shots..
Was your vlog test at 1080p with no punch in crop from estabilization?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Not really vlogging. I need to upgrade my studio gear and I'm just trying to figure out what the 35mm would look like on an EOS RP for livestreaming.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Using a Canon SL2 with a 10-18mm set to 18mm. The problem is I only get 572p out of it over USB with the EOS Webcam Utility. With the RP and 35mm it would be like 22mm on my SL2 so I think it would work.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Yeah. There's two problems with using my 10-18 with an adaptor on the EOS RP. One: I can't shoot 1080p for some reason if I want to use the camera for actual video as well as live streaming. It sounds like the EOS RP with a EF-S 10-18 will only shoot 720p or 4k, and if you switch to 4k you lose your dual pixel AF. Weird stuff.
@@LearnEnglishwithBobtheCanadian Hey Bob, it's awesome seeing you here. I can see one more thing we have in common. BTW, I recently bought a Canon EOS R6 and I'm loving it.
@@maz1980s Hey Maz! Fancy seeing you here! That's cool you got an R6. I will most likely be buying one this coming summer. They're on sale right now, but I'm hoping they go down in price a bit more. The lens I want is a bit pricey too!
what. do you think of the ef 35 f2 is lens ?
Hi Justin, any chance you find that the AF is quite loud or am I a one off and received a dud. Using Canon R6 wide open ISO 100, shutter speed 250. T.T
When I use it, I can hear the AF motors, but I wouldn’t say it was loud. Honestly, I don’t even notice it. I had to go get the lens just now and listen to it while focusing to make sure it made any noise at all
Is it worth selling the EF 100mm macro for this? Or is the EF 100mm macro that I use with an adapter on my EOS R is still a better choice than this one?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Hi thanks for replying. I mostly shoot macros of products (for my blog). I got the EOS R last year and I love the compactness of the RF mount lenses. 100mm needs an adapter so I was thinking maybe switch it to 35mm as I can keep it on and use it for everyday shoot as well. But I found 100mm has a better magnification ratio (1:1 vs 35's 1:2), so I guess it's still the better option?
Your title got me! Good vid
@@JustinMyersPhoto Just got r camera. Deciding on 85 or 35. I'm a dentist and 35mm is a bit close to shoot teeth, but I can see it working nicely for portraits.
Hi... Loved the video... Just wanted to ask... I'm planning to buy eos rp for clicking family pics... I have ef 50mm 1.8. should i use that with an adapter or should i buy 35mm? If ef 50mm will do i can save some money and may be buy kit lens later...
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thank you so much for your valuable advice... Right now I'm using canon 200d mark 2. I just bought this camera to film myself for social media as I'm a singer but now gradually I'm getting more inclined to taking family pictures. Don't want to be a professional by any means but want to switch to full frame. Also should i switch to Sony altogether? (Frankly i love canon; but just going by the trend)
@@JustinMyersPhoto great... Perfect... So canon eos rp it is... And i feel so good... Thank you so much... Would continue using 50mm and then go with rf35mm.
This was really really helpful... Thank you once again...
Will definitely get this lens if I go R system
I really like this lens and I've got the Canon 14 to 35mm RF L lens! I'm glad I bought it. The Canon 50mm RF lens is so cheap and is only like $139 used and it's such a great lens for video. Honestly I cannot tell a difference in quality in the 3 of these lenses. The only one that trumps everything is the Canon 85mm EF L lens...it's beautiful but slower than all the others I mentioned.
I wanted to update my lens list. I just bought Canon's 50mm RF 1.2 L lens for $1,900. It produces images that are more beautiful than any other lens I own, but to be honest, the cheaper 50mm focuses better close up than the L lens. If you own both and & read this comment I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Nice video you had me worried for a minute! This is the first RF lens I purchased for my RP and I love it! Recently sold the RP and waiting for the R to be delivered as much as I wanted the R6 couldn't justify the extra cost for a camera I'd have to walk around with a stop watch in order to use the 4k settings. Canon needs to go back to the drawing board with that sheet!
It kind of depends on what you’re shooting but the overheating on the R6 has actually been pretty overblown. It’s actually a really impressive camera. However, the R is a great camera as well and still my main camera for the moment.
What kind of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto I have a jewelry business and use the Rf 35mm for closeup shots and the macro capabilities on this lens is fantastic. In regards to the R6 overheating issue I don't think it's been overblown not for the price of this camera. Again I don't shoot in 4k but would have bought the R6 to future proof but you can't use those high end specs without worrying about the time limits. DPReview’s tests found that any usage of the camera before you intend to start shooting, including time spent warming up a shot, setting the white balance, setting focus, shooting stills, or just waiting on a subject to get ready all cut into your total recording time. The longer you spend carrying out these activities, the less time you’ll have to shoot. I have the Sony a7s3 as well as the lumix GH5 and can shoot 4k all day with no issues. As a Canon fan I was expecting way better performance for the high end specs I'm paying for. Just my two cents.
@@DaisysWorld192 ya, keep in mind, that DPReview test was done with the initial firmware and that has been changed. With the overheat protection mode, you can shoot stills without subtracting from overheating limits and it even regenerates time from overheating in between clips in video mode without even turning the camera off. It’s much different now than at the time.
I actually did a pretty thorough review of the R6 with a test of the overheating with current firmware as well as a comparison with the R if you’re interested, but again I still think the R is a great camera
@@JustinMyersPhoto according to DPreview it was done after the lastest firmware update and while it did extend the time limits it wasn't by much. Like I said I received the A7s3 as a Christmas present and while I love what it does its been a real learning curve coming from Canon systems so that's why I was very interested in the R6 because once you use those Sony specs everything feels like a toy in comparison. Anyway keep up the good work I'll be watching!
@@DaisysWorld192 yes, it was the latest firmware at the time, but while firmware gets updated, our youtube videos don’t lol. I had the a7S III to test for a while, the video footage is great, no doubt. But it’s not for me. But it’s all about finding what works best for you. I shoot a lot of 24 and 60fps and since the R6 downsamples from 5.1K, that looks better than on the a7S III. But if you need 4K 120, obviously that’s not an option on the R6, so the a7S III would make more sense.
I really hate clickbait, but I did like this video and it helped me out in making my decision. Thanks!
@@JustinMyersPhoto i think anyone who clicked on this would be expecting to see a negative review of the lens. I know i was. I understand, you gotta have a catchy title. Technically you're right though. It is the worst R series prime lens available. However you give it a really good review. I liked the review and gave it a thumbs up.
I don't yet own a canon mirrorless camera and i don't need one. However i want one bad. I have several other Canon full frame DSLR cameras from back when i shot professionally so i have some L glass that i will adapt to whichever RF camera I end up with, but i hate walking around the city for the camera bag. (I live in NYC) small and compact. After watching your video this lens seems perfect for carrying around on a weekend exploration. Exploring today with nothing more than my Pixel phone because I didn't want to carry a 1D series camera and heavy L glass. Thanks for your excellent review ☺️
Hello and thank you for your video. Sorry I'm French and don't really understand the technical terms ...
A question that I still ask myself: I have the Canon 35 f2 is usm (which I could mount on the Canon RP Via an adapter ring), it is not much heavier than the RF 35 f1. 8 is stm, and I should get pretty much the same image renderings right ? Apart from the fact that the 35 RF is almost macro, is it worth it for me to sell my 35 f2 is usm to buy the RF 35 f1.8 is stm or not ???
Thank you in advance for your answers,
Sincerely,
Philgood ...
If you are happy with the image quality from the EF 35mm f2, I don’t think you need to buy the other lens.
If you want to see how you like it, you could always rent it for a few days
@@JustinMyersPhoto Hello and thank you very much for your response.
Indeed I will try to see if it is possible to rent the RF 35 so that I can make comparative tests with my EF 35, but I think that half a day will be enough for me. Sincerely,
Philgood ...
@@PHILGOODOK1 wish you the best!
Hi I really like your review on rf35 macro. I was also looking to buy a cheap and best lens for video shoot and blog sometime. Which lens would be the best pair for my RP and R5. I actually want to use rp for the video purposes co it’s pretty light and had a small body. I have ff 85 1.2! And 28 to 70 but they are too heavy for video shoot. Soo ok I’m looking to buy a 1. I would really you for your best suggestion. Thanks😂
Well, this 35mm f1.8 macro lens is a great option for video. But it really depends on what type of video you want to shoot. If you just want something for vlogging, the RF 16mm f2.8 might be a better option. I have a review video for that lens too
Justin thanks for this video man 😊😊😊😊 i got the 14-35 rf f4. Will this prime 35 will be sharper than my at 35 mm ? I really like prime lenses💔 but till now did not buy one
I actually haven’t had a chances to test the 14-35mm yet, so I haven’t done any comparison. Seeing as that is an L series lens though and this 35mm is not, I would not expect this prime lens to be noticeably sharper.
Do you feel that you don’t get enough sharpness from the 14-35mm?
@@JustinMyersPhoto hello justin sorry for delay man the 14-35 is really good lens man but if the 35 mm gonna be better at 35 ill buy because the price of it is really good. I saw one guy comparing 28-70 with 35 mm at 35 and he say i cant se any diffrent😂😂😂 big diffrent in prices between them 😂😂
@@omranmohammed4811 I haven’t seen that comparison, but I’m very confident that there is a big difference in optical quality between the RF 35mm f1.8 and the RF 28-70mm. Having said, if someone isn’t personally able to notice the difference in their work, of course it won’t make sense for them to get the more expensive lens
Keep rocking. Love your videos.
Thanks, I really appreciate it! What kind of photography and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Mostly Portraits. 85 mm f1.2 or 70-200 f2.8. But I think I need a 35 mm lens for shooting more street. And my 24-70 mm f2.8 is pretty heavy.
@@marcotonelliphotography okay nice, what camera body are you shooting with?
@@JustinMyersPhoto At the moment Canon R6. Waiting for the R5 MK2. Just a 35mm prime is missing. I think I like the size. Probably will get the 16mm and the 24mm too. Good for a small camera bag. All my prime lenses are just too heavy to carry all the time. That is probably why I use my 70-200 F4 more than my 2.8
Keep rocking. Really nice videos to watch.
@@marcotonelliphotography awesome, thanks again!
hi with my r6 and 35mm, the focus in photo mode is so fast but in video it becomes too slow, (sound of focus motor doesnt matter to me i just want it to be fast),
(moving servo af speed at + 2)
to switch focus bewtweeen 2 subjects it takes so much time in video mode whereas in photo mode it does that instantly why so?
Two things I would suggest you look at:
1. “Movie Servo AF Track sens.” in the AF menu. Set it closer to responsive and see what works best for you. I think your issue is less of AF speed and more of responsiveness in switching between subjects.
2. Make sure you aren’t underexposed. Use histograms and exposure tools. Especially if you’re in C-Log3, if your histogram is crushed to the left, the camera will struggle to focus properly. Exposing properly can make a huge difference in AF performance
IS is important in so many situations for photography. It really helps expecially if it's just a bit too dark, shooting indoors or want to keep iso down. It's certainly very very useful for videographers, but it's also important for photographers.
Ya, that’s actually my point. If we go by the double focal length rule, a typical photographer with a 35mm lens would be able to get reasonably sharp images without IS at a shutter speed of 1/80. So, in order for IS to help shoot in lowlight by lowering shutter speed with a 35mm lens, one would need to use a shutter speed of less than 1/80. Unless the subject is completely stationary, meaning no humans, no animals, nothing being blown by wind or even air conditioning, shutter speeds that slow would have motion blur from the subject itself moving. So, while you could technically shoot a slower shutter speed with the IS, it is not helpful to most photographers for the purpose of lowlight because shutter speeds that slow can’t capture sharp images of anything that is even capable of moving.
Now, that’s not say it’s not useful. Especially with the macro capabilities of this lens, the IS is very helpful, but that’s not for the purposes of lowlight. Movement from shooting handheld shows up, even at higher shutter speeds, when shooting at macro distances, and the IS helps counter that.
Gah, months later he got me with the title AGAIN. Kudos. Worth it in my experience after a few months of use.
It’s a great lens
You never mentioned how the auto focus is for video? lol, this is what I’m worried about with this lens having the STM instead of the USM focus motor - any input on this?
It (rarely does but) can get confused but it's better than my ef 24-105mm L it has really smooth focus pulls which is nice and most of not all R cameras allow you to choose the speed.
It's just slow to find focus which can be annoying.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I ordered it yesterday - I’m going to make a documentary film, but I’m also interested in commercial and narrative work. I preordered the C70 so I’m looking into RF lenses
Deceptive title, got me to watch, glad it confirmed my purchase of this lens.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Hey Justin. I do product and portrait. I was nervous about watching this video, wondering if it was a cheap purchase, but it’s sharp. I too have the R (and R6) and it does decent macro, preferable to my 2:1 Laowa.
what about landspace video with that lense?
I love that lens can't wait for 24mm same version hopefully will be announce son :)
@@JustinMyersPhoto I hope for IS this is actually the reason why I did not buy this 50 and it is to small
I love this lens, and at 1.6* magnification is like shooting with a 56mm for portraits. Is like two in one and is MACRO !!! 😊
I currently use a Canon M50 camera with a 22mm lens but I shoot a lot of fashion content and I need a lens that will capture my full body in the video. Will this lens help me do that?
@@JustinMyersPhoto thank you for replying me. What lens can I use for full body frames if I get an adapter? I’m sorry I’m new to the content creation lifestyle so I have limited knowledge on lenses and cameras
@@JustinMyersPhoto I mostly film in my room so it’s not a big space. So I can just get any full frame lens above 24mm and use an adapter to get what I’m looking for? I really appreciate your help
@@JustinMyersPhoto Yeah. Thank you 😊
I’m going to try the Sigma lens . I really appreciate your advice.
I used this to film a video of myself skateboarding across the icefields Parkway. It was amazing. Super high quality for its weight. It rained nearly every day. I just kept a ziplock around the sides of it and the camera body, but I never completely shielded it from water. The footage is gorgeous.
The RP for its weight. Manual 4k of mountains, and 1080p for autofocus shots. And I used a lav mic with it which worked really well.
(I got the R5 while I was doing the trip, bit I didn't have access to it. If I could have I might have switched for the improved video and autofocus but I do try to kit myself out as lightweight as possible).
Honestly the RP and the 35 have another advantage, in that they will not devistate me if I break them in a crash.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I'm really happy with it. It lifts a lot of hardware limitations I have had. I have had it for a month and I still have lots of different tools that I haven't familiarized myself with (like the focus stacking and such). But it's amazing for my normal photography workflow and for my regular video gigs. I am really enjoying using it to shoot animals. I still find the eye autofocus novel for birds, moose, deer and bears.
I am coming from the RP, a 5Dii (which I still prefered over the RP for photography) and some old Sony camcorders. I don't replace my cameras all that often, which is why I got the r5. I am hoping it can keep keep pace for a while.
Nice mate, I love this lens... mainly because I can afford this lens! Haha, it is great though, the IS is great and the images are luscious man
Hey Justin, I’m an everyday shooter but mainly like city & sea, people & places, CanonR with the 35 & a 24/105 is my daily... I go for the dslr if it needs to be more rugged than that & both for events... I’m keen on the RF85mm f2 looks affordable!
@@JustinMyersPhoto oh no haven’t checked that one out but I will thanks for the heads up! Although the closer focusing of that RF 85 f2 makes it pretty cool, and between that and the 35 no need for a 50!
Image stabilization on a lens like this in photography applications is super useful in enabling slightly longer shutter speeds while maintaining sharpness, in my experience anyway
Oh man I wish it had a light ring though.
Is it any better than the nifty fifty? In terms of sharpness. If ur on a budget $100 lens plus $40 adapter is 1/3rd of the price or more.
Have you gotten an answer elsewhere for this question because I'm thinking about going the cheap route as well. 500 is alot for me if I can go the 50mm plus adapter. If you k ow what I mean?
I answered a few months ago, but due to some account changes, a lot of my answers no longer show up here.
I actually have a video comparing this 35mm lens to the RF nifty fifty (which is very similar to the EF nifty fifty STM, and I also did a separate comparison video of those two nifty fifty versions).
Long story short, the 35mm is definitely a big step up in terms of image quality, but the nifty fifty is still a very usable lens and if you’re happy with its quality, it still performs just as well on R series cameras with the adapter
@@JustinMyersPhoto yea I'm going through your comments and it looks like all your replies are gone but I still see the people responding back to you though and their comments are still up. Weird. But I'm definitely looking into getting this lens for the IS and macro. Like I asked in the other comment whats "hybrid IS"? Is that IS just a very light version so its not as good? If you have a answer for that that'll be great bud. I subscribed to you and looking forward to more awesome contents about RF lenses and the R bodies. Excited to learn. I just got my RP coupled with the RF 24-240mm lens today. 😊🤗
@@Food-is_Life the hybrid IS actually means that it utilizes an accelerometer as well as two gyro sensors to correct shift movements in addition to angular movements. Really helpful when shooting macro. This IS system is actually awesome, one of the best lens IS systems I’ve used
Thanks!
Dude, I love mine.
got mine and it blows me away,, im using kit lens as a beginner
Def appreciate the info. Looking at getting an RP for my first camera ever and was curious about which lens. 🤙🏼
Justin Myers I’ve been attempting to vlog and just create content on my phone currently but looking to up the game with something like the RP. I have no idea what niche I will fall into yet but I do know I plan on basically shooting anything and everything. Create content and see where it leads me.
Justin Myers for vlogging I was looking at the Rokinon 14mm f2.8
Justin Myers I grew up with an editing bay in my basement. My dad is a broadcast videographer so I have a decent amount of knowledge and I’m not stepping in completely new to everything. Just don’t want to get something and be frustrated it can’t do something g I was hoping to do but still get something that’ll humble me and allow me to grow into something bigger.
Also, thank you for the conversation. I’m new to the TH-cam thing and you put out some amazing content. I really appreciate the feedback 🤙🏼
Have you used ND filters with it?
A little bit, yes
is this good for night photography? night city phtography? and portrait?
@@JustinMyersPhoto well im getting a EOS R tomrrow lol and i was trying to find RF lenses but its so damn expensove! so i saw this on the canon store and went here to see what do yall think lol
@@JustinMyersPhoto oh yeah for sure I was actually waiting for that December 3rd and I'm just waiting cuz I'm gonna see more reviews for that too. By the way THANKS FOR INFO! NICE VIDEO 🙂
@@JustinMyersPhoto I'll be waiting for you review👌
@@PaulyReactI too))))
Great video. Bought Yongnuo 35mmf2 for less than 1/3 of Rf 35mm price. Now I am debating to get RF lol.
I have YN and I hate it. My husband records videos with it and it keeps loosing autofocus on his face. We bought Canon 50mm and we face the same problem! I dont know why, same settings with other lenses and no problem whatsoever.
@@JustinMyersPhoto it is Canon 700D, the autofocus keep going in and out, very annoying. Its not happening with kit lens!
@@JustinMyersPhoto I tried, nothing worked :/
@@JustinMyersPhoto I basically tried every settings but what I use with kit lens is just af tracking face.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I found it okay with EOS R. I felt more noise and not brought sharpens but I have no better glass than ef50 1.8 to do comparison so I returned the lens. Looking to get Native RF 35 1.8 now haha.
Is this lens loud like the nifty fifty ef was?
Both video and photo. Primarily Weddings and Music Videos. I did notice that I couldn’t hear it in your vlog test.
@@JustinMyersPhoto EOS R! I’m still using all EF lenses and would like to add RF mount lenses to my kit. But the L’s are SO expensive rn!
Thank you for doing this. The current talk of the town is Canon has abandoned the community because they are not supporting the third parties, but no one seems to be talking about the fact that Canon has developed both the highest RF, which is expensive, but they developed this lower-end STM glass for those who can't afford the regular RF. Videos like yours should be the norm.
The RF STM line goes overlooked because a ton of TH-camrs have people believing the lie, because it's not fashionable, to tell the truth, which is Canon hasn't abandoned anyone, and this STM line, especially when it's on sale is cheaper than what Sigma and Tamron offer to Sony, Nikon-Tamron, and Fuji in some cases.
So, Canon wants to recoup their R&D, well they have earned that right and this is coming from a Sony Shooter, who owned Nikon and Fuji and shot Canon for film. I do think Canon might change its mind in the future, sure, but overall, the camera market isn't in a great place during this recession and I don't fault them for this decision, once you understand the whole story.
I’ll be honest, I do have mixed feelings on the issue as well. On one hand, the reason I got into the RF system was because I loved the lenses. As you said, there are great options at both ends of the price spectrum. On the other hand, having some choice between lenses is rarely a bad thing for the consumer, and I’m not a fan of how Canon has shut out third party lens manufacturers and has specifically gone after smaller 3rd party lens and even accessory manufacturers and forced them to stop sell RF mount products. For me personally, I really love Canon’s lenses, but they won’t always work for everybody’s budget
@@JustinMyersPhoto your argument is a sensible one, but the impression that is being left is that there are no other options for Canon RF users other than Ef with Adapter and the expensive RF.
I was left with that impression as well and it is simply not true, these STM RF lenses are extremely affordable and do exist as your video shows, but your point is well taken because everyone wants more choices.
@@sidvicious3129 ya, I’m with you. I think Canon has done a great job with RF lens offerings, but I do still wish they would allow 3rd parties on the RF mount
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I tried the canon rf 50mm and it was the worst for video. Very loud, slow auto focus. Save up for L glass, imo.
How is the auto focus performance in Photo mode? Can it be a good wedding photography lens ? Only concerned about it’s focusing speed
I’ve been very happy with the speed of the autofocus motors in this lens. I think it would be easily fast enough to use in shooting a wedding. Of course, that will vary based on which camera you’re pairing it with, but I’ve used it with all the R series cameras currently available and it’s performed well with all of them.
Which camera are you planning to use the lens with?
@@JustinMyersPhoto I’m going to pair it with Canon R6..
@@rachitjaiswal5247 I’ve used it a lot with the R6 and I don’t think you’ll have any problems from the autofocus speed with that combo
Hello Can I use this lens with adapter on Canon EOS m50 mark ii?
No, this lens will only work with RF mount cameras in the Canon R series. It will not work with any adapters
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thank you ❤
If you are looking for something like this for the M50 mk II, I would suggest: amzn.to/3DilnDV or amzn.to/3uGDdgy both are very similar, good quality and you won’t need an adapter
@@JustinMyersPhoto Thank you so much 🙏
@@lorijana absolutely, hope it helps!
I love my EOS R and my one and only RF lens, the 35mm f1.8! Good video.
@@JustinMyersPhoto No video at the moment. I'm trying to develop my portrait and group taking skills. My work often has promotions, awards and decorations presented that I photograph. 🙂
Great video, I’m getting to buy this camera and lens
Justin Myers i was thinking the R, my first DSLR, i have been using my iPhone, now i, ready to take this to a new level.
Justin Myers I’m looking to do some pictures, real estate videos, travel videos, is this the right lens for that to start out?
Justin Myers Tha k you, i read this a little too late, my wife bought me the eos R today.
Great video as always. What lens would be better for “talking head” video?
Depends on the look you’re going for. I’ve actually started using this lens for my talking to camera shots on the channel though and really like it. What are your looking for in a talking head shot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto not sure what interview /talking heads look I’m going for. Something that’s going to work (I know, that’s not a good answer), but I think I will test and see what works. Glad you like this 35mm.
@@GroovyTakeON also depends on how much space you have. I would probably want at least 5 feet between subject and camera with the 35mm on full frame. If it’s more like 3 feet, maybe a 24mm. If you have tons of space and want more subject separation, an 85mm looks nice but I usually on use something like that as a second angle
@@JustinMyersPhoto good to know and remember about that space between the subject and the camera.
@@GroovyTakeON 👍 no problem, just general estimates
10-22 is best vlogging lense
Does this work on canon m50
@@JustinMyersPhoto omgosh your response just saved me more time that I have spent on Google & youtube 🥴🥴 thank you for responding this will help me tremendously! I thought so about the lens since it says EOS R.. i have the 50mm but I wanted more distant with subject lens & have sharpeness.. the 50mm doesn't allow me to pull far back enough to still have surrounding view with bokeh & remain sharpness.. i do family/maternity outdoor sessions. My photography page is public i only use the 50mm now but looking for a new lens. Jazzeevibezphotography.__ is my instagram!
@@JustinMyersPhoto usually for videos i use my phone or my go pro. My canon m50 is only used for my sessions.
@@JustinMyersPhoto so for videos i use my phone, I dont a laptop and do everything off my phone this is why i don't use my canonm50 for videos. I edit all my work my my ipad 5th generation for photos.
So I understand what your saying with the lens, its a medium view rather than closer up bokeh background. My 50mm im able to get a little back before it starts to completely blur on me :/ so im hoping for this lens to allow me to step back and still have some sharpness.
@@JustinMyersPhoto what's good for a wider field? The 85mm? For now ill stick to the ones you reccomended im gonna go on bestbuy and just order one lol
@@JustinMyersPhoto thank you for being so informative 🙏 I just ordered the Sigma 30mm! I look forward to using it! Next purchase maybe an 85mm but for now I will manage!! I have an adapter already also. I spent all week searching and searching, thank you!
I have this lens on my r6 and I have noticed that my shots further away from the subject, like a wedding party do not seem sharp. Back of church shoot over guests focused on the couple and are also soft. Any ideas why? Anything slower is great!
I have had one instance (after having made this video) where, also shooting a group outdoors, when focusing close to infinity, the autofocus actually back-focused into the background across the whole series of shots with that group (the camera was on a tripod). As soon as I moved to the next shot, the back-focusing stopped and I’ve never ran into the problem again. My best advice: make sure the lens firmware is up to date, and I would be cautious to double check that you got correct focus when focusing near infinity.
What camera were you using the lens with?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Canon R6
@@2006twistedsi gotcha, mine was with the R at the time, so I would definitely say it’s probably the lens. Have you had this happen on more than one occasion or just the one time?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Several times now. :( Sadly its out of warranty at this point so I can pay to send to canon or use a close lens only. Either way stinks. :(
@@2006twistedsi that does stink, sorry to hear it
I'm trying to decide between this 35mm and the Tamron SP 35mm f1.4
They both have their strengths.
Okay cool, what do you see as the strengths for each lens?
you just got a subb
@@JustinMyersPhoto about to pull the trigger right now, upgrading from an m50 with a nifty fifty to an eos r with this bad boy
@@JustinMyersPhoto just looking to make content to pair with my music, and thanks man i'm excited!
Very interesting that you, don't like that lens, every one loves that lens and it's the only fast aperture native lens out there current that is reasonable.
@@JustinMyersPhoto No I never do that.
@@JustinMyersPhoto I have to actually watch it. I was listening and I was preoccupied. The first thing that comes to; mind from the viewer is from your title that you don't like it.
Love that lens
Justin Myers I had the R and have had the R6 since release day
Justin Myers I’m over the moon happy with it
Justin Myers photo 95% of the time. I do family etc, I love taking photos at the BMX track and motorcycle photography. instagram.com/soul_visuals_photography?r=nametag
@@JustinMyersPhoto I was a bit worried at first but I see no difference at all. Sorry for the late reply. The quality of the R6 images are truly fantastic. I do not mis my R at all
I find this lens is very soft with it wide open. It is fine for close up, but for vlogging it is not that sharp if you want to use a fast aperture. One good thing is it is quite. The ef 35mm is very noisy in comparison.
@@JustinMyersPhoto it is just not that sharp wide open if you are more than 4 or 5 feet from the camera, my nifty fifty is much better. Not saying it is not a good lens, i use it the most. But for talking head shots i now use my 50mm with the adaptor
@@JustinMyersPhoto na, it diff not as sharp wide open. Good for closer shots , but not as good further away, maybe it is the IS in the lense, as my other lenses are not stabilised.
Justin Myers Yep, I know all that, but it is a softer image once you get some distance away from the lens. It just is. Same camera, same focusing.
Justin Myers Justin, the lens puts out a soft image. Nothing to do with background blur blah blah, I have used the lens considerably, it maybe the IS. it is definitely a softer image. you get your lens out and see. You can call it crisper or whatever word you like, but to the eye it is soft. Go do the comparison you will see.
Justin Myers Mate! It is clear you used a smart a$$ click bait title, and now your saying it is the best thing ever and you are an expert on this lens. You clearly don’t respect people commenting on your vid, saying they don’t know how to use a camera! “User error” or use a focusing system. The lens is soft wide open. I stand by experience!
I would also suggest you have a bit more respect for others coming to your channel and engaging in your community, as you are not Peter McKinnon, Jared Polin, or Tony Northup. With their level of subs to throw your weight around and tell people they don’t know what they are doing or/and have no clue! All the best of luck telling people how useless and wrong they are...... See ya!
I have the EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM and it has become the mainstay of my EOS 5D MkII. The second is the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Now that I own an EOS R I've paired it with the RF 50mm f/1.8 IS STM and will soon buy the RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM.
I love these two lenses on both the cameras bodies so much that I rarely use the EF 24-70 f/2.8 L or the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L.
I'm likely to sell both to lighten my camera bag.
That’s awesome, both of those are great lenses for the size and price. If that kit works better for you and you can save money and space, that’s awesome!
What type of photography and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Its not as if my photos will adorn the cover of the National Geographic, Sports Illustrated or Audubon Magazine. My photos are for the enjoyment of my family. I rarely post them online for comment or critique.
I have three cameras that I use the EOS 1V w/EF 35mm f/2 IS, Nikon FM2n w/Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 film cameras. Then have an EOS R with the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and an EOS 5D MkII with a EF 50mm f/1.4 USM as I mentioned I rarely use the two L series lens which command a high price on the used market since Canon announced the discontinuation of the EF series. There are so many good deals to have on used L lenses.
I would like you to take a look at the Canon Vixia HF G50 video camera which shoots in 4K and is $799 refurbished on Canon's website. I have an HF G40 for video only. Even though my two DSLRs shoot video I'd rather use a true video platform.
shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/vixia-hf-g50-refurbished
@@dps6198 okay, very cool. I don’t personally enjoy using Camcorders for video, but they are great for someone who wants a compact, all in one video setup
Clickbait much?
Good image quality, but noisy autofocus.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Agreed, no issue for stills.
A $600 lens for a $4000 camera is such disrespect towards R5. People don't understand, lens are more important than body.
Lenses do make more impact on image quality than differences between camera bodies.
So, do you shoot with the R5?
@@JustinMyersPhoto yes. For now 50mm USM.
@@SwapnilBhartiya awesome lens! What kind of photography and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto Just for personal/hobby. Professionally I run an enterprise tech talk show and use Panasonic for it. For photography - Canon.
@@SwapnilBhartiya okay, very cool!
It is a pretty good lens, but image stabilization on wide angle lenses isn't as useful as on longer ones. Sort of adds expense and complication without really adding much utility.
IS on an 85 or 100mm lens really is useful, even with portraits, where the subject usually isn't moving much.
Ya, I actually talk about that in the photography section of the video, I believe. I’m a hybrid shooter though and having the IS in this lens for video is a godsend. One of the reasons I grab this lens so often
So would you say uts useless for photography if you have shaky hands for hand held shooting? Thanks.
@@Food-is_Life I don’t think so at all, the lens IS will probably be helpful in that situation
@@JustinMyersPhoto thanks for the quick reply. I just read that it's a "hybrid IS". I'm not exactly sure what that means? But I'm definitely going to buy this. Someone locally is selling it to me in mint condition since he upgraded and got the RF 15-35mm f2.8 for $300. Is that a good deal? Your channel is under rated. I subscribe bro. 👌🏼🤙🏼
@@Food-is_Life $300 in mint condition is definitely a good price. And thanks!
Why did you write "Worst" in the title? You are misleading the viewers just for the view. I use this lens and this is one of the best lenses with the price.
It is the worst but you should buy it... Say whaaaaaa?
Check out the first 10 seconds, it’ll blow your mind!
yes, this IS theE WORST Review
Good point, thanks for you constructive feedback!
35mm rf and 85mm f2 rf
The worst lenses ever...
Thanks, I would have to point out that it’s objectively false, but thanks
Good clickbait title.
When “The cheapest Canon Mirrorless Prime Lens” or “The entry level Canon Mirrorless Prime Lens” would be more accurate.
I think you are confused on the meaning of accurate
@@JustinMyersPhoto How about “più appropriato?”
@@notmenotme614 how about you find one reason why saying “the RF 35mm is the worst Canon RF mirrorless prime lens” was objectively inaccurate in any way at the time the video was published
FFS. Annoying click bait.
Totally.
lol i almost hit dislike, thankfully I listened :)
Glad you listened 👍
Love this lens
all lenses are plastic
Ha ha...clik bait!
Wtf stupid video… lens is great.. just go and shoot and be creative. Don’t worry about durability.. lol 😂
Did you watch the video? Because I said it’s a great lens. One of my favorites
Ha ha lies
What part do you disagree with?
Worst review.
Best comment.
@@JustinMyersPhoto Best comeback. Gave me goosebumps.
You really had me going with your lead in title of your review. Then you scored !