I''ve been doing street photography with my Canon R5 and 24-105mm. It works great, but I really wanted something lighter. I also realised I took all my best shots from the hip at 35 to 50mm. I searched for compact camera with good controls and RAW, and they all cost a bomb these days. Think $1000+. The solution was exactly this lens, and my wive's Canon R50 (which lands me on an ideal focal length when you consider the crop factor of the R50) . Super lightweight, and exactly what I needed.
Great review. I have a Canon R7 APSC camera and am deciding between this lens (RF 28mm F2.8 STM full-frame) and the RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 lens. The prices of both are around the same. Which one would you recommend?
Thanks! The choice between those lenses totally depends on what type of photography you’re doing. The 10-18 would be better if you want wide angle stuff for architecture/landscape photography, and the 28mm would be better for things like portraits etc. dont forget that the effective focal length for any lens on that camera will be 1.6x the lens’ focal length, so the 28mm will effectively be a 48.8mm lens. :)
EF 35mm F/2 IS is mine - for my Canon EOS 3 and 33 film SLRs. The IS is worth more than the 1.8 or 1.4 and at half the weight and size at least of those other lenses as well as nearly half on price too. Tamron has a 1.8VC but its bigger, and isnt as optically good from what i've seen. Plus canon AF with canon lenses is better since theres no micro focus adjustments on the film SLRs - I'd maybe take a 50mm 1.8 or 85 1.8 with me too
That’d be great! For now, if that focal length would be perfect, you could get an APS-C sensor camera like the R10 which makes the 24mm an effective 38mm focal length.
Thanks for your input. This will be dream super light travel package paired with my R8.
Oh yeah that will be awesome! Have fun with it!
I''ve been doing street photography with my Canon R5 and 24-105mm. It works great, but I really wanted something lighter. I also realised I took all my best shots from the hip at 35 to 50mm.
I searched for compact camera with good controls and RAW, and they all cost a bomb these days. Think $1000+. The solution was exactly this lens, and my wive's Canon R50 (which lands me on an ideal focal length when you consider the crop factor of the R50) . Super lightweight, and exactly what I needed.
Heck yes! Great solution. It’s a nice inconspicuous set up so Im sure you’re able to capture a lot of candid moments
You are very good at sales. Maybe that's your background? If not, keep affiliating & getting sponsors; you're thorough in your review.
Glad you liked the review! I dont have a sales background at all- i just think a good product sells itself :)
Good review! Keep it going!
Thanks, will do!
I keep a clear filter on my RF28...easier to clean/wipe in the event of finger smudge ect.
Great idea!
Great review. I have a Canon R7 APSC camera and am deciding between this lens (RF 28mm F2.8 STM full-frame) and the RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 lens. The prices of both are around the same. Which one would you recommend?
Thanks! The choice between those lenses totally depends on what type of photography you’re doing. The 10-18 would be better if you want wide angle stuff for architecture/landscape photography, and the 28mm would be better for things like portraits etc. dont forget that the effective focal length for any lens on that camera will be 1.6x the lens’ focal length, so the 28mm will effectively be a 48.8mm lens. :)
EF 35mm F/2 IS is mine - for my Canon EOS 3 and 33 film SLRs. The IS is worth more than the 1.8 or 1.4 and at half the weight and size at least of those other lenses as well as nearly half on price too. Tamron has a 1.8VC but its bigger, and isnt as optically good from what i've seen. Plus canon AF with canon lenses is better since theres no micro focus adjustments on the film SLRs - I'd maybe take a 50mm 1.8 or 85 1.8 with me too
Great choices!
Great video, I'm doing this challenge with the 35MM F1.8 + an RP. :D I also have the RF 70-200 F4, but that's more of a commitment to bring around.
Good luck! Im sure it will be fun. The 70-200 is an incredible lens but definitely requires at least a sling bag
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woa that review was refreshing and fun to watch! thanks a lot man :D subbing now!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support
Great video EF 17 - 40 f/4 us for me the ideal travel lens.
Thank you! Good choice!
I think about the 50mm 1.8 or the 28mm , what the winning choice only for travel and shoot myself and friends?
If you do mostly portraits, then go for the 50mm. If travel/architecture is your favorite, the 28mm is the way to go!
I’m hoping for a pancake RF 40mm. Dunno if that will happen in the near future.
That’d be great! For now, if that focal length would be perfect, you could get an APS-C sensor camera like the R10 which makes the 24mm an effective 38mm focal length.
I want one so bad f/2 omgosh
lens IS is not needed if paired with body with IBIS.
Apsc 1.8 or 2.8 ?
It’s an f2.8 lens and I had it on my full-frame R6
dude really you should add ONE more color to that room
I sold my 85mm bcs I just didn't like it. I love my 28mm 😂
Shame they are such ugly lenses haha
Haha they really are, arent they?