What CANON RF Lens Should YOU Buy? (Here's what I did)
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Canon RF 15-35 f2.8 geni.us/RF15-35mm
What Canon RF lens should you buy? Which ones are the best? Those are two BIG questions that need answering! I walk you though the lenses I purchased, and share what things I would change if I could go back and do it all over again.
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[Timecodes]
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - RF vs EF Lenses
2:52 - Kit Lens? (24-105 f4)
5:10 - Nifty Fifty (50mm f1.8)
6:31 - Telephoto (RF 70-200 2.8)
9:41 - SMASH IT
10:10 - Lens Swap
10:29 - Wide Angle
12:40 - What I'm getting next!
14:15 - Final Recommendation for Photographers
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What RF Lenses are on your list? If you could only have ONE lens, what would you go with?
Canon RF 50mm F1.2
Canon RF 85mm F1.2
Canon RF 28-70mm F2
Canon RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1
@@njrivetelite That would be an amazing set.
Only one lens? 100-500!
This biest is great!
I’m a portrait photographer and I have an 85 rf f2 and 35 rf 1.8, in looking to purchase a 14-35mm rf f/4 because I train jiu jitsu everydya and I do a lot of indoor photos and videos so a wide lens would be great for my everyday use however when it comes to portrait I probably wouldn’t use it as much and that’s where I make my money lol so the 24-70 is probably what I’ll be getting next. Thanks for the video anthony!
That's easy. RF 28-70 F2.0 Its an all in one. Prime lens quality in a zoom.
Dude... I just stumbled on this video after following you for a while... It's absolutely amazing how much you've improved your skills as videographer, editor and colorist in a year! Keep at it!
You nailed my concern about which RF to get. I currently have an old 17-85, which is perfect. I find I use the wide angle more often than the 85mm. So, my first thought is to upgrade and get the 15-35. Then I am stuck, but I like your sequence of going big with the 70-200 next. I don’t like the idea of switching lenses too often, or carrying around all that glass. For everyday use, I think the 28-70 is “ok” but, for family gatherings inside, the wide angle is what I use a lot, it’s, also good for wide angle landscapes. I’ll have to start with the 15-35mm.
Amazing Video.
I have a different thought about where all photographers should start. I think that for learning (not needing all of this expensive equipment) you should start with a prime lenses such as the 50mm 1.8 or the 35mm, because you will learn to move, having a flow while shooting, not being in the same place missing opportunities (not having the zoom, obligates you to move and make your subject fit better in your composition). After you learn how to use a prime lenses and you can move very well, thats when you should by a zoom lenses, and trust me, you will move as well! because you are already used to do that, and its very good.
Out of all the videos I've watched for a beginner getting into photography, your comment is the most helpful comment ever!!! ❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU😊
Hey Anthony, this video was great! I liked and subscribed. I love your energy and vibe. Very informative and I appreciate the b roll.
This video has heen amazing and informative. Been wanting clarification on the different RF lenses canon has and i think I learned everything here
one of the best vids ive seen to help my RF lens plan!
The set up I ended up with is the 15-35 2.8, 50 1.2, and 70-200 2.8. I thought about getting the 28-70 f2 but I have never owned a system and not have a 50mm prime so that's my middle length. More lens changes depending on whats going on but the 50mm 1.2 might be the best 50 I've ever used. Thing is absolutely nuts with the quality it produces.
Bought the R6 with the 24-70 f2.8 and love the lens! Looking to then buy the 70-200mm f2.8. I'd love the 85mm 1.2 as third lens. Great video!
Great video! I'm coming at it from a very different angle than you return my R6, started out with the 50 mm, then the 35 mm working my way up! My EF 'L' collection of lens are still amazing adapted.
Good video Anthony! I liked that 🙂
I have the 16-35 F4 EF and the 100 mm 2.8 EF that I use on my EOS R with the adaptor which is fantastic! My wife has the 15-35 2.8 RF which is amazing ! We also have the 24-70 2.8 , 100-500 F4.5- 7.1 ,70-200 F4. we also have the 35 RF F4 macro.
Rileally liked this video! I bricked my 60D and was considering the R6 or R6... In the end i went with the R7 but I am planning on buying full frame lenses bit by bit and then finally switch to full frame!
Really cool video.
Always nice to see the path that each take towards lenses
RF28-70 f2 is a great lens. Since you have the 15-35 it is a perfect compliment. Prime look w/zoom convenience. Fast 2.0 it gives nice bokeh and more control in low light. My favorite RF lens.
Also, it is the sharpest zoom lens that I have ever used. Absolutely a beast but so worth it.
I have the R6 with the 24-105mm f4, nifty fifty and 100-400mm~ which basically covers most of my needs for now.
While I do dream of lenses like the 28-70mm f2 or the 85mm f1.2~ I am quite happy with what I have right now, and will wait untill i have more room in my budget, to upgrade any further :3
The 100-500 is my most used RF lens, but i also have the 100 mm f2.8 macro, the 35 f1.8, the 16mm f2.8, and the 24-105 f4. And a bunch of EF lenses.
The 100-500 is a beast! Going to be borrowing one soon!
I just got myself a Canon R7 and now I'm actually thinking of kitting myself with shooting niche in mind. I cone off thr M50 and I just would take random photos all over using whatever lens I could get on the cheap. I picked up 2 Sigma lenses off a local auction house, 17-50 F2.8 and 18-300 F3.5-6.3. I took random street pics while on walks, it was my travel vacation kit, and family photos. Now I'm actually thinking of selling off the 18-300 for the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary for wildlife and birding, keep the 17-50mm for my street walks and portraits plus vlogging if I ever really get into it.
Great video man. One of my faves for my R6 is the samyang 85 1.4. I absolutely love it.
Really thinking about getting one!
@@AnthonyGugliotta do it before they are gone
Thanks for this. Its nice to hear people explain how they make these decisions. I've gradually assembled the RF 15-35 2.8 L, 24-70 2.8 L, 70-200 2.8 L, 100-500 L, 50 1.2 L, 85 1.2 L, and the Laowa 90 2.8 2:1 macro. I have one body - R5.
We get it. You have a lot of money.
Great video. My combo is the 35 1.8 and the 70-200 f4. Nice, compact, and portable and amazing image quality.
yeah 35mm and 70-200 combos are the best
Nice mate i just added an rf 85 f2 to the same collection because am doings weddings as well
Everything you said is %100 honest. I experienced almost the same things about those ranges and models.
Excellent video!
Hmm I went with the RF 15-35 first since I shoot a lot of landscapes, then went with the 100-500mm for wildlife, the 150-600 G2 wasn't cutting it, wanted to get the 24-105, but every time I'm indoors like a museum or cathedral it's a lot easier with the 2.8 version so got the 24-70 2.8. No plans on getting the 70-200, I don't shoot portraits so the 100-500 covers me up to 150mm at 4.5.
Okay Dude here is our comment to help your channel grow. First let me say thank you for the review. I am an amateur travel photographer and your review was helpful in helping me understand this new world of Canon Mirrorless photography. My world in photography started a long time ago, in a land far away called silver Halide photography. I was a forensic photographer back in the late 1980s, early 1990s and most of my work was macro, micro or copy photography with view cameras. I was always a big Nikon fan boy, but went with Canon for mirrorless because it seemed to offer a little more flexibility and in Googling seemed to be better than Nikon and on par with Sony, which I know nothing about. I bought a Canon R6, RF 24-105 f4 and the RF 100-500 f4-7.1 and so far, everything I have seen including your video is confirming for me that I made the right choice especially given that it will be used for both still and video work.
Glad you mentioned prices in the video 🧐
I got the 14-35 F4 and 50mm 1.2 and 70-700mm F4 as my "trinity" for a beginner setup to my first every full frame R6 M2 :) Hope I made a good choice w these 3..
Love the rf 35 "macro" f1.8
Subscribed and will be going through your entire catalog.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're here! The goal is to have new content every week. Lightroom tutorials and or vlog/photo adventures!
I have the R6 and the RF100 - 400. My plan was to purchase the RF 14 - 35 and RF100 - 500. Since I have the RF100 - 400, I am going to wait on the 100 - 500, but my next RF lens will be the 14 - 35. If I went with just 1 lens, it would be the RF24 - 105 L lens.
Versatility is for when you're starting out on a budget or are new to photography. Once you know what you like, it's all about the focal lengths that you like. Like i started with the nifty fifty bc everyone told me to. But i was never excited about any of the pics. It was when i went wide at the 15-35 range and beautiful at the 85 and up did i get the passion for photography.
I just added an 85mm 1.2 DS to my wishlist for Xmas.
Just in case 😅
I really like all the images you showed in this video. Beautiful work.
If I had to choose ONE lens, it would be the RF 28-70.
The RF 28-70 is MASSIVE, but also incredible.
I have:
28mm 2.8
50mm 1.4
70-200mm 2.8 II
10-18mm 4.5-5.6\
(and a couple of other starter kit lenses not worth mentioning).
I'm looking for my next lens. I take Portraits, Macro, and pictures of my family mostly. With this lineup, which one would you choose next?
In the EF world I had the 5D2 with a 17-40 F4, 50 F1.4, and 100 F2.8 Macro and was super happy.
When I switched to the R6 I got the 15-35, 50 1.8, and kept the EF 100 Macro.
However, as a hobbyist wo likes to take mainly pictures of friends and vacations, the 15-35 was rather annoying. Now I switched to the RF 24-105 L for vacations, I use the 50 1.8 if I go to parties or meet outside with friends and I am looking for an ultra wide prime lens if I have the time for landscape. Because that was the issue with the 15-35, I either used it at 15mm for landscape or switched to an other lens. So I guess I can just have a prime for these rare occasions. I do like 35mm in general, but then F2.8 is normally not enough for an image with 3D-pop. Also, since the lens is very big and you need to get close, it kind of makes people uncomfortable. This is also why I prefer the 50 1.8 over the 1.2 at the moment. For the future a small, ultrasharp RF 50 1.4L USM would be perfect.
Long story short - I understand why people go for the F2.8 zooms as professionals. But as a hobbyist, even though money isn't the issue, I do not really see the point in carrying the big zoom lenses.
Great points. Love 50mm and if you don't mind carrying all the primes then it's a wicked idea.
Interesting, I made the same two choices like you: In January 2022 I bought the R6 with the RF 24-105 f/4L (which hasn't arrived yet) and I also got the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
My roadmap of lenses though is a little different. I'm only a hobbyist and I'm more interested in tele zooms then in wide angles. Therefore my thinking was, let's take a kit (24-105) and combine it with a tele zoom (100-500mm - very expensive) and you'll get this 24-500mm covered with only two lenses.
Later I saw some comparision videos (mostly in German) where wide angle lenses were compared (especially the EF 16-35mm f/4L and the RF 14-35mm f/4L). Most of these comparisons said that getting the EF version is the better choice considering the price. That's all I wanted to contribute to your excellent video. Thanks.
i have an R5 and an R8. for lenses i have RF 70-200mm f2.8, RF 50mm, and RF 50mm f1.8. i love the new Canon ecosystem!
Very good video. I have the same lenses for my R5. You do know on the 24 to 105 you have to update the firmware. It fixed a lot of problems. When you use it as movie mode or for that matter stills. Set the correction to on for all three options. It basically sets the profile in the camera without using Lightroom.
Good luck your a good instructor.
Fraser Schwalley
Thanks Fraser! I don't think I've updated the lens firmware. I'll have to check that out. I've also been shooting with some new lenses lately so it might be time to reshoot my lens review! :)
I have the rf 15-35, 24-105, and 70-200 f2.8 lenses. The one I really want, but can’t afford right now is the luxurious 85 f1.2.
I think if you can't do the trifecta, I think the 15-35 and 70-200 2.8s with a nifty fifty in between is the perfect compromise. If you really need a 50, it's great. Don't think you ever really need the 15mm and 20mm in between those 3 lenses...
I am having trouble selecting my next lens. I have a canon r6 and currently have the 35mm rf 1.8 and 50mm 1.8. I’m wondering if it’s a waste of time getting the 50mm 1.2 or from what gear a lot of photographers enjoying the 28 to 70 rf 2.0.
I got a RF 70-200mm F2.8L which replaced my Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 A009.
I already have a Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 G2, EF 24-105mm F4L and EF 17-40mm F4L. 😂 I'm thinking of adding an RF 15-35 F2.8L for the IS and I do not want to get rid of the 17-40mm yet.
Hey great vid,
I am a amateur photographer, I have canon R6 & RF85 1.2.
I previously had RF50 1.8 RF35 1.8 all sold.
What lens do you think is best all rounder, I mainly take picture of my family, indoor outdoor & in low light. Which RF lens do you think is the best for this?
Thanks Anthony for your useful video , I’m about to upgrade from canon 90D to R6 II and would love to know if sigma 24-105mm f4 that I own is good to be adapted on the r6 mark ii or should I buy RF 24-105mm f/4. Thanks again.
Torn on my next lense . I got 50mm 1.8 ,85mm 1.2, next lense will either be a 24mm-70mm or 70mm -200mm . Kinda leaning toward the 70-200. Is it practical to use everyday ? I know the 24-70 will never leave my body if I buy it but then I lack the length that comes with the 70-200.
Yup changed from 70D to RP and then R6II upgraded from EFS lineup to EF Holy Trinity+. RF is still crazily priced.
I have an rp that I pair with a 24-105 f4, and 70-200 f4. Love the combo as an enthusiast not able to justify the cost of f2.8.
I also have an ef 50 1.8 adapted, as well as a 85 1.4.
Nice little kit for the likes of me.
Exact same for me. Even my 24-105 is the ef version.
Which ones? Whatever you think fits your budget and needs. I think the price on the 50mm needs to go WAY down. I mean, it's a nifty fifty, not a specialist lens. Yes, it's an 'L', but it's not a justifiable price. The 100-500 'L' is one a lot of people complain about price wise, but to me, it's the best price for such a razor sharp zoom lens with such fast AF. The sharpness is almost on par with the EF 500mm prime. Heck, maybe it is on par.
This is really good video. Kind of something I was looking for. I think I will opt for f4 versions because it's good enough, when I start making some serious money as a photographer I can always sell and upgrade for 'not that big' of difference in price. Right now RF nifty fifty make me some decent amount but still feeling scared going into a job with one and only prime, I ofcourse manage to deliver but the stress is not worth it and because of it I have to charge less. RF24-105 f4 first then we will see.
Great video man, I have an R6 and kit lens 24-105 F4. I want to change one of them hahaha, should I sell my R6 and get R5 instead? I crop my pics a lot. or I should get a better R lens. It is lens which one is good for R6? 85 1,2 or 70-200 2.8?
I am buying a R7 and rf 24 to 100 f4 lens only because of my tight budget, what will be your suggestion, I do sport, nature and travel photography all the time, love your content ❤️
My 50mm rf 1.2 almost never comes off my lens. I also have the 24-105 rf. Like it for landscape and all purpose lens also
Hi im new and recently picked up the R50 as a start. What Ultrawide RF lens would you suggest? I will mainly use it for video. Thanks for the video
I went with the 24-105 (because I could kit it with my camera for 200 less than it would be to buy them separate), 14-35 f/4 because I do a lot of real estate and I'm using a tripod for that and I'm not shooting wide open anyhow, then nifty fifty, 85 f/2 macro, and I'm saving for the 70-200 2.8 next.
After that it's either saving for the 1.2 or 2.8 versions of the ones I've got or going all the way for a 400 f/2.8, because it'll be about the same cost, but either way there's a lot of kitchens and bedrooms to photograph between me and that.
I went from five EF primes and two EF Zooms to 2 RF zooms and two EF primes. Couldn't be happier. RF24-105 f/4L + RF 70-200 f/4L + RF 35 1.8 + EF 100L. If it came down to ONE (I hate those choices which are no choices...it would be the RF 70-200 f/4L. (As 135 is my favorite focal length)
Solid setup. Good coverage of focal lengths!
I got the Rokinon 14mm for Milky Way shots and the RF 70-200mm F4 so far for my R6. There's a certain price point on lenses where I back off since I'm not a pro. So the 70-200 F4 being considerably less $$$ than the F2.8 was the primary factor in my decision. I would say go with the F2.8 if you actually make any money off of your photography. I'm debating on getting the nifty 50 or a dedicated macro lens next. I like macro shots but I don't know how often I would take them myself and I would like something to bridge the gap between the 14mm and 70-200mm. I'm just a hiker/tourist. While I'd love to have a 600mm and sit around bird watching, am I actually going to get to do that? Maybe. Food/rent > dreams.
I have what you have, except I got a 35mm and 50mm and 85mm too
considering you go on hikes more often I recommend getting a 35!
When I travel I carry around 35mm and if I "need" that extra length moments, I switch my lens to 70200F4
these two lenses are the best combos in my opinion (versatile and light weight)
Very helpful - just sold my ef 70-200 to save for the RF version.
I just retained all my lenses from my EF mount camera, all sigma, and used the adaptor ring. Zero complaints
love this thanks for all the tips! ill probably go for the f4 version of the 70-200 Just picked up a Canon R6
Good Choice!
The only RF lens I own is the RF 35mm f1.8. I primarily have EF lenses which include:
- Rokinon EF 14mm f1.8
- Tamron EF 24-70mm f2.8 g2
- Canon EF 50mm f1.8
- Canon EF 85mm f1.8
- Tamron EF 70-200mm f2.8 g2
- Tamron EF 150-600mm f5-6.3 g2
Tamron is easy to say the route I went. Affordable yet still super high quality. I'm missing that 14-35/15-35/16-35 lens tho.
Excellent videos!! I think they might rival Think Media, Jared Polin, Tim Shields, & Peter McKinnon. I also have a Canon R6 with the following lenses :
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Lens for Canon RF
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
10/10 Content Bro
I got an R6, my first lens 50mm 1.8 shot a year on that and now I got the EF 16-35mm F4 and EF 100mm 2.8 macro; saved about 1000-1500$ buying EF versions. I have one adapter which is 100$ and prob can get another adapter so I don't have to worry about adapting anymore.
The RF control ring is nice but I don't use it, already have many dials and touch on R6.
I'm not sure what to get next, any recommendations?
Thinking about 35mm 1.8
Great video👍
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Thanks Steve! Glad you're here.
Is this cheaper 24-105 F4-7.1 really "good" enough or should I resell it later on and replace it for the F4L version or the 24-70 F2.8L?
I switched for a RF system (from a Canon EOS 800D to Canon EOS RP) end of last year and kept my EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM II (the SuperSonic, I really love it) while starting with the RF 24-105 F4-7.1 kit lens. I recently bought the RF 50mm F1.8 which I really love and am planning to buy the RF 14-35mm F4L quite soon to complete the setup and shoot on the ultra-wide side too (+ somehow astrophotography even if it's not its main purpose (F2.8 or less is much better for this)).
I would love a 24-105 F2.8
I run dual R6's and I keep on my RF 70-200 and the other is the AMAZING RF 28-70 f/2. These two lenses handle 99% of everything that I need for weddings, portraits or whatever I encounter.
This is a dream setup!
hi there mate i am just starting to get into weddings and events from motorsports just curious about the 28-70 i dont care about the weight just if its really that good for weddings events and low light situations i have an r6 aswell
My line is: 28-70 f/2, RF 35mm f/1. STM, RF 24mm f/1.8, EF 135L f/2, Sigma 85mm f/1.4, RF 50mm f/1.8 and a few other EF lenses but to be honest alot of the Canon lenses are redundant. I use my 35mm and 24mm for videos ONLY though.
I already own for my EOS R:
Samyang RF 14mm F2.8 for Landscape and Night
Canon RF 24 - 105mm F4 for everything :D
Canon RF 800mm F11 for animals and far away things (I got a shot of the Saturn with this thing. Its amazing)
Now the only thing i need is something for macro. So i think about the Rf 100mm F2.8
A macro would be really fun!
Holy Trinity and 85mm prime. That’s what I’m working towards
The EFS17-55 f2.8 on canon’s apsc sensor would actually have the same depth of field as a F4 on a full frame sensor, so you wouldn’t really be missing out on bokeh.
That's right! Gotta account for that 1.4x factor.
@@AnthonyGugliotta 1.6x
I have a RF 85mm 1.2L, 35mm 1.8 , and 24mm 1.8 … now confused if i shud get a 24-105 f2.8 and sell off 35 and 24 ? Or to get a 70-200 f2.8 ?
I have the EF 50mm because that's not my only lens I have to adapt. Buying the adapter anyway and replacing the 50mm didn't make sense. Maybe eventually, but it's still my sharpest and fastest lens.
So funny, I watched your video to see your reasoning behind your lens choices, and when you came to the 15-35 I realized I have the exact same lenses as you do. I guess its a sensible range that covers pretty much everything. For me I would one day like to go for the final piece to the holy lens trinity and get myself a 24-70 2.8. But for now the 24-105 will cover me with no problems.
Ha! Great minds think alike! The 24-105 will be a great backup lens if we ever pick up that 24-70!
I have the 24-70 wishing I had the 24-105 to cut down on weight. I think portraits at 105 F4 are much nicer than 70mm at F2.8 .. in apsc mode the portraits look great too though
@@robmcd The 24-105 is a great lightweight choice, and still incredible quality!
nice video ... thank you... i use rf 85 2.0, 50 1.2, 16 2.8 and ef 35 2.0 with r5 and rp
How does the rf 85 f2 works i heard it’s not worth it but i don’t wana bleed on it because everyone buys 1.2
For my still photography RF24-105 f4 L and RF100-500 L is all I need.
humble guy!
I know this video is little bit old, but I'm hoping to get an answer here since you seems like you totally know what you're talking about.
So my situation at the moment is, I can get a USED 15-35L f2.8 for ard $1,480 or get a NEW 14-35L f4 for ard $1,250.
I've been waiting and searching for the used market for 14-35f4 for months but none are available. So for that little difference in $, which do you think I should go for?
My used case is, travel, kids, and family events (mostly indoor).
My other lenses are RF70-200f4L, EF17-40L(gonna get sold since I hate adapters), and RF35mm f1.8 (also gonna get sold and replaced with rf50mm).
Lastly, my camera is Canon r8.
Thank you very much in advance.
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should I buy the 50mm 1.2 RF, or get the EF version, but use the EF-R adaptor for it ?
Do you find yourself sometimes wanting more reach than 200mm? Im shooting on an RP and toying with the idea of adapting a 70-200 2.8 or 100-400 to compliment my 24-105 f4
Definitely! A few times I've tried chasing wildlife, and 200mm can be a bit limiting. I'm going to try and borrow a 100-500 for a while and shoot some content with it!
@@AnthonyGugliotta I would also like to try the 100-500 but it is more expensive than my most recent purchase (RF 85mm f1.2) and there is only so much I can bear 😢😢 I hope Sigma can make some affordable 3rd party options soon
@@cjm8160 I'd totally be down for some third party Telephoto lenses. I feel like I don't use them enough to justify the big spend!
I have the R6, and have found it an enormous upgrade on my 80D, although my main love is wildlife photography, so for me the best feature is the improved autofocus. I own the EF 70-200 2.8 and it's a wonderful lens, but from a brief play around with the RF version, that lens seems even better. For me the lens I really want is the 600mm F4, but need to work out how I can afford to buy one without selling my house to pay for it.
Dream on pal 👍✌🏻
Ah this is super helpful! I have an 80D and an thinking about upgrading to the R6. I use it almost exclusively for video b-roll and interviews (I'm a journalist) - would you say from a video perspective you still consider this an upgrade from 80D?
@@NathalieTravelMuse Sorry, I'm not the right person to ask about video. I tend to use both the R6 and 80D exclusively for stills.
@@NathalieTravelMuse the 80d has a great look to its footage, especially shooting in ALL-i. I’ve used it a few times as a b-cam to my r6. The footage still looks great, but the r6 is in another world entirely. Unbelievable autofocus, 10bit 4:2:2 color, 4k, LOG, it is an excellent camera. The r7 would be a good upgrade too if you don’t want to shell out r6 money. All of your EF glass will adapt extremely well.
600mm will transform your photography. Maybe look at used EF 600mm? The quality is actually better in Mark 2
EF lenses get a whole new life on an RF mount. To be honest, RF lenses are sweet, an adapter „unsexy“. There is literally no other reason to skip on EF lenses. They are way more affordable, optically supreme and often build very well. E.g. the 70-200 f/4 (but even more the f/2.8). They are as good as the RF versions, just not as compact. Biggest difference is the f/2.8 here which is significantly less heavy and thus you will take it with you more often. However, internal zoom and sharpness over the whole image is better with the old version. What I want to say is, you can grab one up for 1100-1200€ which is in mint condition and save the additional 1400€ for the compactness.
Based on my personal experience, the latest generation of EF range lenses outperforms the very first generation of RF lenses. I'm curious to see what Canon will offer with the second generation. So far, I see no reason to buy equipment that offers little to no advantage, just for the sake of owning something labeled as RF.
Agreed. EF L lenses work brilliantly on R bodies at a fraction of the cost.
I just got a whole new kit for my partner and I.
2x r5 [one with a grip]
70-200 2.8 RF
85 1.2 RF
24-70 2.8 RF
and of course I got the big lens the 28-70 2.0 RF
Amazing setup!
Which of the 24-70 f2.8 or the 28-70 f2 makes the most sense as a general purpose lens? The 28-70 costs alot more here and I wonder if 24-70 and 50 f1.2 as a combo makes more sense than getting the 28-70.
Well, actually your f2.8 in apsc have almost the same look as f4 in your new ff lens. I also love my 17-55 canon and been using it with myt7i for non paid work.
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens - Sub $1k, a bargain for weekend warriors. Along with 24-150 kit lens on APS-C R7, all bases covered...
You NEED to redo this with the 28-70 F2.0 and 24-105 F2.8 launched. Please I can´t decide. I dont have IBIS so the IS of the 24-105 would be very favorable but I don´t know how much bokeh I am missing with "just" 2.8.
What about a 24mm-240mm lense?? What are the pros and cons of this lense?
But which one would you use for low light fast action video?
I'm a bit blown away that 70+ comments and no one has mentioned the RF 24-240mm non-L lens. I have the RF 24-105mm (non-L), RF 15-25mm, the RF 50mm f/1.8, the RF 100-500mm and the RF 24-240mm. I get it's not the fastest/sharpest lens, however, I do mostly landscape and if I had to pick a single lens you can't beat the versatility of the 24-240.
Sounds like it's a lens I need to try. How do you find the optical quality in terms of vignetteing and distortion?
@@AnthonyGugliotta At 24-25mm you cannot miss the fairly heavy vignetting. If you shoot in JPG, the camera will correct. I shoot in RAW and the lens profiles in Adobe Camera Raw do a reasonable job of fixing. Whatever they don't, I can easily address in Photoshop. The lens definitely has some barrel distortion as well though, again, ACR fixes. As a beginner, who bought my first ILEC camera in January 2021, the technical performance of the lens does not matter to me as much as the range of focal lengths and the possibilities it allows in a single lens. I hike/bike with a sling bag so optimized primarily for weight while still requiring full frame/mirrorless. I also have the luxury that the camera does not have to pay for itself. Cheers and thank you for your work.
I use the 24-240 RF for any outdoor daytime events. The results are excellent for this use case and versatility is incredible. While I also have 28-70 RF L and use it indoors and outdoors in low light, I find myself selecting the 24-240 much more often during the middle of the day outdoors.
How does the focal length translate to distances. I hear a lot of reviewers go into the photography lingo of mm this and that. But how far away are you standing from the subject to make the most of that telephoto zoom lens capacity, etc? Is 200mm at 100ft or 135mm at 19 ft from he subject the eight distance? Newbie here and the lingo doesn't translate to me.
I have the eos r .. I need to do jewelry photos … which macro lens would you suggest?
With the EF 70-200 you would normally have to lay it on it's side in your camera bag, taking up a ton of space. I have the same RF 70-200 as you now and it can fit into my back standing up, which saves a ton of space. It's also a beautiful lens.
It makes me so happy. The 15-35 and 70-200 take up almost the same space!
The adapter hassle is minimized if you lock one to a lens. It means getting more than one but you save cash over buying pricey RF glass.
Good point. That works too!
For shooting people, RF 28-70/2 that is the one single lens that is the most amazing and without alternative. I scaled back to the RF 24-105/4 for video and it is very far away in terms of look.
No IS on the 28-70 though :(
Do you really use the control ring on the RF lenses? I was interested in this feature, but I really NEVER use it. My R5 now has 3 wheels for aperture, shutter and ISO. What would I put on the other ring?
For lenses, agree that the 24-105 is still my standard lens. I was shooting 6D and 6Dmk2 with the 24-105 almost 95% of the time. for the R5 I bought the 50mm f 1.2 for portraits and video. my EF 85mm f 1.4 has not been replaced. Neither the 11-24 or the 100-400.
The other RF lens I got was the 70-200 f 2.8. I have the Tamron 70-200 and absolutely love the picture quality. But I wanted the 70-200 f2.8 to get it into concerts. (with the 35mm f2 EF to complement). It's much smaller and less and great quality. Just think that the Tamron produces nicer pictures if size is not an issue.
The one lense I almost never use is the 24-70 f 2.8. I don't quite get the holy trinity saying. wide angle, 50mm, tele. That's what I use.
For adapters - just get some of them and leave them on the EFs. Not really an issue.
I think it really depends on the type of shooter you are. I shot a wedding video and was constantly switching between 35mm and 70mm; in such a case 24-70 f2.8 makes sense. I agree though 50mm is kind of that sweet spot in-between 24 and 70mm
I but AF switch mode with control ring, single point to eye af. Its kind of hard to get use to it, if you shoot ef/rf lenses, i have 8 ef lenses and one rf 24-70 so i dont even remember i have this option. Holy trinity is 16-35, 24-70, 70-200, so basically with a holy trinity, you can go from an ultra-wide focal length all the way to a long telephoto focal length (200mm). Note that the holy trinity is also designed to cover almost every genre of photography.
To answer biefly your question (what to put on the other ring?): Exposure compensation! xD But as @Anthony Gugliotta said it really depends on what you're shooting! :D
Doing video I have the 28-70 2.0 and its amazing. If I need the lens to be longer I just put it in super 35 mode and I'm good.
100% my next lens purchase :)
How’s the AF noise and focus breathing for video? The 24-70 seems to be entirely silent while this one, from what I’ve seen, is very audible while recording
I'd skip the 24-70... get the 50mm 1.2... you already have the 24-105...
Agreed!
Tbh I have a 24-105 and a 50mm f1.8 which is a great focal length combination especially if ur on a budget but getting the 24-70 and a 70-200 mm lenses will be a better but more expensive combination because they both have a lower aperture which can be better for low light situations and can separate the subject from the background better but that’s if ur going for a more expensive route
Or the 85mm 1.2
@@phillipornelas3348agree. 50 is boring to me. 35 or 24 at the wide and 85 for the beautiful aesthetic
I guess no one really wants to adapt lenses but at least the EF lenses adapt flawlessly and in most cases with no downside other than the adapter,, I think I'm probably in the minority of not loving the 70-200, I had one once and sold it. As a bit for a prime monster, there are still no 24 and 35mm options, so adapting is still the only way, and I'm going to stick with the EF 85mm f1.4 IS, for now.
Which one is the best only for portraits?
What lens do you recommissioned first lens for R6 focused more on video instead of photo?