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Manny Ortiz i made the mistake and ignored your advise about how heavy and large this lens is.. and bought the lens!!! Damn it is so heavy! I returned the next day and lost $150 restock fee but better than losing more when i resell. I got the 85 1.2 instead and i love it. But learned my lesson to listen to Manny next time lol
This lens is incredible. I used to shoot a 24-105mm f4 and it was pushing ISO 6400 during theatre shoots. I can now shoot at ISO 800-1600 and the photos come out so clean. No more need to change lenses and risking missing shots.
I’m wedding photographer and I purchased this monster and I’m more than happy. In my country wedding ceremony takes usually around 5-10 minutes, so you don t have so much time to switch the lenses, but you’ll still get the quality and DOF of primes. I have two bodies on the straps - one with 28-70/2 and second with 135/2 (or 85/1.2 - depends on location). Yes, it is little bit heavy and because of that I detached grip from the body. I’m also not using flash, because I love the atmosphere on the pictures - than extra stop of light (F2 vs F2.8) is handy :) Thank you for review - great pictures as always :)
As a photojournalist, I always have two 5DmIV bodies with vertical grips, L glass, and occasionally 1 or 2 Speedlites on me. A 3 pound lens (basically the same weight as the EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS III) is completely within reason. IMA, the benefits outweigh any discomfort the actual weight might cause.
I’m with you. I use this lens with a 135 f2. I use it for ceremony and reception and don’t get tired. I’m 66 so a younger pro should have no problem. The look is phenomenal.
Vanessa Joy is using the Canon 1Dx and the 70-200mm f2.8 in wedding photography, she is a little woman😁 and you big strong Manny has problems with the little EOS R and the 28-70!? 😂🤣 Just kidding 😂 beautiful pictures as always, and Canon RF lenses rock!!
I can honestly say, every time I click you videos I just learn more and more about photography. As a newbie I’m still learning but I thank you for these videos.
Heavy? Just imagine your gym is the world. The way to immortalize the beauty is by lifting it up and press the button. Shoot it left handed 10 reps and shoot it right handed 10 reps. Gimme 100 sets. Get buff and shoot beauty at the same time, all in one package at only $3000* ! *Camera is not included
@@sam_pnw Not sure what the point of what you are saying is. IS would be helpful on a 70-200mm at a wedding, but is mostly unnecessary for a standard zoom lens. You won't likely shoot any slower than 1/160 sec, more than fast enough to avoid the need for IS on a standard zoom.
On travels I walk around literally all day with my gripped D850 and 24-70 f/2.8 in my hand - that's heavier than this f/2 zoom on an R5/6. Don't think the weight issue is a big real world concern for many people, and if we weigh that against the convenience of not bringing a bag of primes to a wedding - well, this lens is a winner. An expensive one, sadly. Which Tamron or Sigma made it for E mount. :D
This lens never leaves my camera when I'm shooting weddings. Probably one of the best lenses I've ever used. I dont even use my RF 50mm 1.2 anymore. I wanna sell that lens and get the RF 85 1.2
Sitting in the same boat currently ^^ been struggling with getting the RF 50 but the 28-70 is so good, there is no justification for me to „limit“ myself with a prime when this zoom does it all. And that’s from someone who always used and loved primes.
It's pretty remarkable what Canon did with the RF glass. This lens, by all accounts I've seen, essentially replaces the bag of primes we are all used to bringing to weddings and the 70-200 saves the weight this one adds. Not to mention the bodies are lighter than DSLRs, so all in all one gets the f/2 aperture on a zoom at nearly the same total weight as before with an f/2.8 zoom.
Thanks for this review. This lens is a godsend for me. I mostly shoot in motion picture sets which have been getting dimmer and dimmer over the years and now with the widespread use of the Sony VENICE with its native iso 2500 they are even more so. With f2.8 lenses I am constantly having to shoot at iso 6400 to get reasonable shutter speeds of around 1/125s at times (which is about my lowest limit for photographing actors). Prime lenses have been a solution but given that a lot of times I just cant move much from my position zoom lenses are MUCH more preferable. With this lens I am able to retire my f1.4 and f1.2 primes. Thanks again for making quality content!
i love how you shoot natural light in super bright sun and still get super good images, i have lost touch of natural light, i just shoot strobe and natural light seems harder for me lol
I did a wedding with this lens. Its huge. The upsides were obvious. The downsides were that when you do portrait work with it, it's so big that subjects are intimated, and it's great to change focal lengths but it's so big to use that you can't do that quickly, it's not a run-and-gun lens.
Looks like a dope lens Manny, you are getting some lovely portraits with it. If the weight is too much for you bruh, just hand it it Jared Polin; he could assist you all day long!
Keep a spray water bottle on you at all times that way you can wet your subjects to give that “just worked out” look or “it just stopped raining” kind of look it works for me here in Savannah GA! Huge fan man been following you for a while now!
Thanks for an honest review. I just bought the RF 24-70 f/2.8 and was on the fence about returning it for this one. After watching your video, I've decided to keep what I've got. Thanks for a great review!
Great video Manny 😁 just curious, I could hear that you still had the beeping switched on, is that just for personal preference or do you eep it on so that the model knows the shot has been taken :)
My goto lens for seniors, family and engagement was the 200 f2 with 5d4. Heavy yes but you get used to it. Ive shot 4 sessions b2b with the 200f2 haha. I'm saving up for the 28 70 f2. It beats switching out primes.
I guess it's because you use lighter cameras like the A7iii but the usual canon wedding setup which is the 5DIV is 890g+ 24-70 2.8 is 805g = 1695g and if i switch to EOS R. EOS R is 660g + RF 28-70 is 1430g =2090g so like im getting 1 stop higher than before for increased weight by 395g is ok according to me, because for one particular downside in return i don't have to carry three different prime lenses as well as it will allow you to shoot without stopping in the shoot, which is more important in a wedding. No offence but honestly it's more about taking the picture and taking a good picture and not about the comfort of the photographer.
what do a 35, 50, and 85mm lens weigh combined? I am guessing that it is more than the 28-70. Unless someone is leaving them in a bag somewhere then I guess that might make sense. My concern is that I might miss the extra 4mm at the wide end compared to a 24-70. The other thing I would love to see compared is images shot at 50mm comparing 1.2 to F2. Great video as always.
Bruh! I shot weddings back in the late 1970's using a Hasselblad, 80mm f/2.8, a speedlight & an external speedlight battery all mounted on a Jones Bracket (look them up). I would strap the battery on the bottom of the bracket so I could set the entire rig down at times, but I'd bet it weighed in at 5-6 pounds. That's a whole lot better than what I started with which was a Rapid Omega with a modified studio strobe head powered by what was basically a small car battery carried with a shoulder strap. I ruined several suits using that rig! I'd shoot weddings with that 28-70mm f/2 lens any day of the week!
Me too, and I had a Hasselblad 500 C/M around that period. Although my main rig was a Nikon F2A + Motor Drive + Battery Pack with a 6-8 lbs Braun F900 Flash with power pack. Fast forward a bit, my Nikon D3 back in 2008 with lens trinity probably already over the size and weight limits for most. Since fast primes are trendy nowadays, I think the ~6 lbs 200 f/2 prime will gain popularity. 😊
bro if I say I wanna do video only, would you choose the 50 mm 1.2 rather than the 85mm 1.2 for B roll and details? Keep in mind I do photography sometimes. Thanks!
They now need a body worthy of that lens. I'm sure it's on the way. 3k is tough to justify unless you have a good sensor that can pick up a lot of detail.
beautiful pictures with that lens.. I got the 17-55 F2.8 and with that external flash its so heavy.. but the images are so good. this is a good event lens.
Grabbed your tutorial, I can’t wait to get home to download it! Been subscribed for awhile and I’m more than happy to support you, keep up the fantastic work! 🤙🏻
I shoot at f2.0 all the time on my 50mm and 85mm f1.4. I do shoot my 35mm f1.8 wide open. This is a great wedding portrait lenses, use a blackrapid sling. done events with a duel sling blackrapid with a regular 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8, easy. Actually very jealous of canon r users. Maybe there will be an adapter for the nikon z.
Dude! I really enjoyed your review! Hella inspiring me to make more videos. Also, the size of that lens was what i noticed first too! Looked big and man, I really wished Nikon made a lens similar to this! Looks like a hella nice lens that would replace 2 of my primes as well!
I'm a prime lens man, myself. Tried the sony 24-70mm 2.8 GM recently because I shoot a lot of live music events, which means darkness. I was not impressed at all with the images a 2.8 aperture creates. Not enough background separation for me, and the ISO was high as hell. I'm with you, Manny. Primes4life, bro. lol
There is a world of difference between this lens and that 2.8 lens. The only knock against this lens is its weight and size. Its image quality is next level. The images look like they came from a prime.
In the same time this weights as 2 primes, so if you shoot a festival for example and you want versatility, but also low light performance, this lens is the best.
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Manny Ortiz i made the mistake and ignored your advise about how heavy and large this lens is.. and bought the lens!!! Damn it is so heavy! I returned the next day and lost $150 restock fee but better than losing more when i resell. I got the 85 1.2 instead and i love it. But learned my lesson to listen to Manny next time lol
This lens is incredible. I used to shoot a 24-105mm f4 and it was pushing ISO 6400 during theatre shoots. I can now shoot at ISO 800-1600 and the photos come out so clean. No more need to change lenses and risking missing shots.
I’m wedding photographer and I purchased this monster and I’m more than happy. In my country wedding ceremony takes usually around 5-10 minutes, so you don t have so much time to switch the lenses, but you’ll still get the quality and DOF of primes. I have two bodies on the straps - one with 28-70/2 and second with 135/2 (or 85/1.2 - depends on location). Yes, it is little bit heavy and because of that I detached grip from the body. I’m also not using flash, because I love the atmosphere on the pictures - than extra stop of light (F2 vs F2.8) is handy :)
Thank you for review - great pictures as always :)
In your country, a wedding ceremony takes only around 5 to 10 minutes? Damn! How long does a divorce take?
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Hence EOS (Rated) R
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As a photojournalist, I always have two 5DmIV bodies with vertical grips, L glass, and occasionally 1 or 2 Speedlites on me. A 3 pound lens (basically the same weight as the EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS III) is completely within reason. IMA, the benefits outweigh any discomfort the actual weight might cause.
Word. My backpack probably weighs close to 50 lbs that holds my most frequently used gear.
@@kevindiaz3459 Hahaha, yes. I work out daily just to be able to hike with a 20kg camera backpack on me. At least it helps me to stay healthy
I’m with you. I use this lens with a 135 f2. I use it for ceremony and reception and don’t get tired. I’m 66 so a younger pro should have no problem. The look is phenomenal.
Vanessa Joy is using the Canon 1Dx and the 70-200mm f2.8 in wedding photography, she is a little woman😁 and you big strong Manny has problems with the little EOS R and the 28-70!?
😂🤣
Just kidding 😂 beautiful pictures as always, and Canon RF lenses rock!!
Manny this video was insane. The way you stiched it together was awesome, and the onboard mic made it even better.
Low-key follower from Naperville here. I've been watching your videos since the early days and you are proof that practice makes perfect!
I can honestly say, every time I click you videos I just learn more and more about photography. As a newbie I’m still learning but I thank you for these videos.
Heavy? Just imagine your gym is the world. The way to immortalize the beauty is by lifting it up and press the button. Shoot it left handed 10 reps and shoot it right handed 10 reps. Gimme 100 sets. Get buff and shoot beauty at the same time, all in one package at only $3000* !
*Camera is not included
Don’t some people shoot with the 70-200 for hours at weddings? It’s the same weight.
Yes but 70-200 does have IS for the slower moments during the wedding
@@sam_pnw Not sure what the point of what you are saying is. IS would be helpful on a 70-200mm at a wedding, but is mostly unnecessary for a standard zoom lens. You won't likely shoot any slower than 1/160 sec, more than fast enough to avoid the need for IS on a standard zoom.
they are just whiners, this lens has an ideal weight. more is better
On travels I walk around literally all day with my gripped D850 and 24-70 f/2.8 in my hand - that's heavier than this f/2 zoom on an R5/6. Don't think the weight issue is a big real world concern for many people, and if we weigh that against the convenience of not bringing a bag of primes to a wedding - well, this lens is a winner. An expensive one, sadly. Which Tamron or Sigma made it for E mount. :D
Dude that videography at the basketball court was 🔥 🔥 🔥
This lens never leaves my camera when I'm shooting weddings. Probably one of the best lenses I've ever used. I dont even use my RF 50mm 1.2 anymore. I wanna sell that lens and get the RF 85 1.2
I know what you mean. This is the best lens ever made.The best!!!
Sitting in the same boat currently ^^ been struggling with getting the RF 50 but the 28-70 is so good, there is no justification for me to „limit“ myself with a prime when this zoom does it all. And that’s from someone who always used and loved primes.
@@Seitenwerk I use that lens al the time. Its fun, versatile and the quality is among the best in the entire industry.
Just picked up this BEST today. It’s simply AMazIng🏆
It's pretty remarkable what Canon did with the RF glass. This lens, by all accounts I've seen, essentially replaces the bag of primes we are all used to bringing to weddings and the 70-200 saves the weight this one adds. Not to mention the bodies are lighter than DSLRs, so all in all one gets the f/2 aperture on a zoom at nearly the same total weight as before with an f/2.8 zoom.
Thanks, Manny - I think your reasoning is spot on about not getting a special image out of such a huge lens.
Thanks Manny. For putting this lens into perspective for the everyday user.😊
Thanks for this review. This lens is a godsend for me. I mostly shoot in motion picture sets which have been getting dimmer and dimmer over the years and now with the widespread use of the Sony VENICE with its native iso 2500 they are even more so. With f2.8 lenses I am constantly having to shoot at iso 6400 to get reasonable shutter speeds of around 1/125s at times (which is about my lowest limit for photographing actors). Prime lenses have been a solution but given that a lot of times I just cant move much from my position zoom lenses are MUCH more preferable. With this lens I am able to retire my f1.4 and f1.2 primes. Thanks again for making quality content!
Hi Manny, would you rather stick to primes while shooting weddings? Or is this lens better option?
what camera and lens did you use for this video in the basketball court? it looks very nice.
i love how you shoot natural light in super bright sun and still get super good images, i have lost touch of natural light, i just shoot strobe and natural light seems harder for me lol
Yeah I give him props for natural light also.
Manny, when do you plan getting the 50-1000mm Canon lens?
I did a wedding with this lens. Its huge. The upsides were obvious. The downsides were that when you do portrait work with it, it's so big that subjects are intimated, and it's great to change focal lengths but it's so big to use that you can't do that quickly, it's not a run-and-gun lens.
just made the jump to get this lens i haven't used it yet .. but i can't wait amazing shoot!!!!
Looks like a dope lens Manny, you are getting some lovely portraits with it. If the weight is too much for you bruh, just hand it it Jared Polin; he could assist you all day long!
Keep a spray water bottle on you at all times that way you can wet your subjects to give that “just worked out” look or “it just stopped raining” kind of look it works for me here in Savannah GA!
Huge fan man been following you for a while now!
I can totally feel and see the difference in this video what is it? new cam?
Thanks for an honest review. I just bought the RF 24-70 f/2.8 and was on the fence about returning it for this one. After watching your video, I've decided to keep what I've got. Thanks for a great review!
Dude, very helpful and informative. Keep it up. I just bought the sony A7iii. Pretty stoked about it.
I know I'm late, but I swear Manny.. U are one of my favorite photographers!
Bro what was the video recorded with and on it has a dope look
Really good shots Manny.
you're only getting better at these man. also what camera were you being filmed with on the court??
My buddy Ryan was using the A7III + 28-75 2.8
wow those colors are poppin
MANY! Question, do you shoot in lower iso (darker image) to edit better later? In this photo shoot ?
great video man, this lens is crazy, i hope that sony will make a zoom lens f2 like this, greetings from 🇮🇹
What Camera and lens did you use to shoot this video?
Nice shots Manny,as usual...How do you like the EOS R?
Love your photography- I was looking up canon reviews and your video was recommended I’m glad I decided to view it👍🏻 keep up the amazing work
Great video Manny 😁 just curious, I could hear that you still had the beeping switched on, is that just for personal preference or do you eep it on so that the model knows the shot has been taken :)
Agreed on sticking with primes. I'll stick with my 40 Year old 50mm 1.2 and my legs for zooming :)
Interesting
I'm enjoying you diversifying from Sony, and also exploring your craft beyond just brand or specs. Good job.
@ Manny Ortiz What lens did you use on this incredible picture? 6:35
I shoot portraits with a 300mm f/2.8 and a 1DX, my arms always hurt, so the 28-70 is a beauty for me
What camera did you use to film your photo shoot? The camera has that early 2000s music video look for some reason.
Bro please continue you are the best❤️❤️❤️🔥
I have a question for you. What camera and lens did you use to make this video?
Sony A7iii + Tamron 28mm - 70mm my man!
I’m running this on an R3. Perfection!
My goto lens for seniors, family and engagement was the 200 f2 with 5d4. Heavy yes but you get used to it. Ive shot 4 sessions b2b with the 200f2 haha. I'm saving up for the 28 70 f2. It beats switching out primes.
CANON is KING! 👊
what did you film with? and what lens :O amazing slo mo and dof + good af
Realtalk, it has a stunning video quality.
Kind of hard to tell from the shutter sound , but are you using Mode 1 in Silent Live Shooting, or OFF. That makes quite the difference in bokeh.
This is a dope lens!!!! im a Nikon shooter but this is on my radar fa sho
I guess it's because you use lighter cameras like the A7iii
but the usual canon wedding setup which is the 5DIV is 890g+ 24-70 2.8 is 805g = 1695g
and if i switch to EOS R.
EOS R is 660g + RF 28-70 is 1430g =2090g
so like im getting 1 stop higher than before for increased weight by 395g is ok according to me, because for one particular downside in return i don't have to carry three different prime lenses as well as it will allow you to shoot without stopping in the shoot, which is more important in a wedding. No offence but honestly it's more about taking the picture and taking a good picture and not about the comfort of the photographer.
Manny I have a question. What lens was this recoded on look different that other videos something has changed here and I like the style!!!
I used the Sony A7iii + Tamron 28mm - 70mm with a polarizer to film this. Just a little color grading since it was hella bright. Cheers!
Can this be used in photographing group photos?
what do a 35, 50, and 85mm lens weigh combined? I am guessing that it is more than the 28-70. Unless someone is leaving them in a bag somewhere then I guess that might make sense. My concern is that I might miss the extra 4mm at the wide end compared to a 24-70. The other thing I would love to see compared is images shot at 50mm comparing 1.2 to F2. Great video as always.
ah we need a video of you doing a photoshoot with your dog, pet photography showing off that sony animal eye tracking thing
Excellent review; masterful wrap-up/opinion. You're brilliant Manny.
Hi Manny, what video is the still from at 0:22 seconds?
28-70mm f2 vs 50mm f1.2? any chance of a comparison video? Thanks!
What do you think about this lens for shooting bands and solo artists playing live
So what about the dynamic range of the eos R? I also love canon colors, so much that i want to switch back to canon....
baahahahah when i saw Jim Carey I almost died!!! well done!
Can some one do comparison between RF 24-70mm vs RF 28-70mm at low light shooting and overall ????
Hi Manny, What camera did you film this video on please?
My guy Ryan used A7III.
@@MannyOrtiz Nice. Looks great. Thanks for the reply
Any chance you will make your presets will be available for Capture One?
Bruh! I shot weddings back in the late 1970's using a Hasselblad, 80mm f/2.8, a speedlight & an external speedlight battery all mounted on a Jones Bracket (look them up). I would strap the battery on the bottom of the bracket so I could set the entire rig down at times, but I'd bet it weighed in at 5-6 pounds. That's a whole lot better than what I started with which was a Rapid Omega with a modified studio strobe head powered by what was basically a small car battery carried with a shoulder strap. I ruined several suits using that rig! I'd shoot weddings with that 28-70mm f/2 lens any day of the week!
Me too, and I had a Hasselblad 500 C/M around that period. Although my main rig was a Nikon F2A + Motor Drive + Battery Pack with a 6-8 lbs Braun F900 Flash with power pack. Fast forward a bit, my Nikon D3 back in 2008 with lens trinity probably already over the size and weight limits for most. Since fast primes are trendy nowadays, I think the ~6 lbs 200 f/2 prime will gain popularity. 😊
Great Video Manny once again!
I love that lens!!
bro if I say I wanna do video only, would you choose the 50 mm 1.2 rather than the 85mm 1.2 for B roll and details?
Keep in mind I do photography sometimes.
Thanks!
50 gives you more flexibility
@mannyortiz great video. Question, can you share what time of day you took these photos? What times do you recommend?
This lens is a beast
if you were to recommend a Canon starter camera - where would you point a novice?
The colors and the images are super sharp and clean. Great video!
have you done a video on the canon 70-200 RF
They now need a body worthy of that lens. I'm sure it's on the way. 3k is tough to justify unless you have a good sensor that can pick up a lot of detail.
Glad to see you back. and with a Canon!
Great Great shooting señor! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏼👏🏽👏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
beautiful pictures with that lens.. I got the 17-55 F2.8 and with that external flash its so heavy.. but the images are so good. this is a good event lens.
Beautiful model and photos! Love the theme 😍❤️
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Hey Manny are you using AF for shoots like these?
I shoot at f2.0 all the time on my 50mm and 85mm f1.4. I do shoot my 35mm f1.8 wide open. This is a great wedding portrait lenses, use a blackrapid sling. done events with a duel sling blackrapid with a regular 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8, easy. Actually very jealous of canon r users. Maybe there will be an adapter for the nikon z.
What camera/lens for the video. Looks way better (Crisp,DOF) very nice
I used the Sony A7iii + Tamron 28mm - 70mm with a polarizer to film this. Just a little color grading since it was hella bright. Cheers!
I love the canon 24mm-70mm 2.8!!
YAY you got the lens!
Dude! I really enjoyed your review! Hella inspiring me to make more videos. Also, the size of that lens was what i noticed first too! Looked big and man, I really wished Nikon made a lens similar to this! Looks like a hella nice lens that would replace 2 of my primes as well!
Is that the place where R.Kelly shot his music video « To the homies that we lost » ?
thx for ur vid. May i ask u one thing? which one you gonna pick rf2870 f2.0 or rf2470 f2.8?
Awesome vid mate what af setting were you using
I used the Sony A7iii + Tamron 28mm - 70mm with a polarizer to film this. Just a little color grading since it was hella bright. Cheers!
@Manny Ortiz can you let me know what camera and lense you used to film this thanks
I SO want this lens. For travel. Yes, I'm weird.
That pun was god tier.
I'm a prime lens man, myself. Tried the sony 24-70mm 2.8 GM recently because I shoot a lot of live music events, which means darkness. I was not impressed at all with the images a 2.8 aperture creates. Not enough background separation for me, and the ISO was high as hell. I'm with you, Manny. Primes4life, bro. lol
There is a world of difference between this lens and that 2.8 lens. The only knock against this lens is its weight and size. Its image quality is next level. The images look like they came from a prime.
Screw that, what camera and lens did you record with? 😁
I used the Sony A7iii + Tamron 28mm - 70mm with a polarizer to film this. Just a little color grading since it was hella bright. Cheers!
Hey manny do you use a lapel microphone when doing these videos? Where you aren’t close to the camera
I used the Rode wireless go
You testing canon for photoshoot, and then im impressed with how dope Sharp this video, can i know what the gear is?
I just need canon to make a camera model called “ball” then life would be complete 😌
Awesome images Manny , many thanks .
Boss photos Manny.
awesome poses
great review brotha! nice shots too. I'm totally intrigued by this lens.. I may rent it and test it out as well!
In the same time this weights as 2 primes, so if you shoot a festival for example and you want versatility, but also low light performance, this lens is the best.