I hope this will be release on Canon too. I will pair it with RF 15-35mm f2.8 for the wider range or RF 16mm f2.8 if I need to save money. I will surely buy this if ever release in Canon.
The only times the 35-150 Came off of my camera after i got it was when I wanted to compare it my other lenses (e.g. with macro extension tubes). The only two complaints I have about it -No stabilization -I wish it went a bit wider. Although i only really notice this indoors.
Last week I bought Canon R6 mark ii and RF 24-70mm F2.8 lens. I am happy with the product delivery and I am gonna explore this week. Thank you for your positive videos about lens. 💜
I'd rather sacrifice the stop of light for the 24-105, I find the 24-70 a bit short, the 24-105 is my favourite walk-around lens, if I want fast, I forget about zooms.
While I agree that the 24-70 range is one of the most useful lenses, new photographers looking to instantly up the professional look of their images should also strongly consider the 70-200 range, especially at f/2.8.
I actually purchased a 70-200mm as my second RF lens, even before I purchased my 24-70mm. This goes against what I recommend in this video, but it was a choice I made intentionally, and one I explain in my lens video from last year: ruclips.net/video/xxsvRL34C4c/видео.html
@@AnthonyGugliotta When I made the switch to the R5 from my 5DMIV, the first lens I opted for was the 28-70mm F/2 simply because there was nothing else like it, and with the EF-RF adapter I was able to use my older lenses, including a long-in-the-tooth EF 70-200mm f/2.8, a lens that has been to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Every one of my EF lenses found new life on the R5. It was like having all new lenses and reinvigorated my love of photography. That being said, as I've phased them out and replaced them with RF equivalents, it must be said that the difference in clarity, speed, and usability is staggering.
@@harlovedeepsamra4182 The EF glass, particularly the newer generation L series, are nearly as good as their RF counterparts. For example, the EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III and the 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III lenses and others releasing around the 2008-2015 timeframe nearly rival RF lenses in sharpness, workmanship, and overall image quality, but because the distance between their final element and the camera sensor is greater than their RF counterparts, their image quality will never quite match the newer glass. That said, Canon's new autofocus system literally breathes new life in to those older lenses and makes them feel brand new. Almost gone are the days of focus seeking wide open on lenses like the EF 50mm F/1.2L. You'll get fast, accurate photos that are so tack sharp you'd swear nothing could look better, but when compared with the RF 50mm F/1.2L, you'll see the RF lens is a whole new world of sharpness and richness... but you're paying almost double for the RF lens. To make a long story short, there is a LOT of life left in the EF mount, particularly in the 'L' lineup when used with the EF-RF adapters on the EOS R system cameras. The EF glass is nearly as good, less expensive, and works amazingly on the new platform, but they just don't hold up to their RF counterparts.
@@jpeltzphotodesign Hey there, just wanna ask you something. I got Canon M50 ii and Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens. It's good for me(I'm a beginner photographer) but I need a lens that can zoom and with sharp image. Do you have some suggestions for me? Thanks in advance.
As an enthusiast, I shot with a 24-70 f/2.8 zoom lens as part of the Holy Trinity since my Canon D30 in 2000. However, according to the EXIF analysis, the 40mm is my most frequently used focal length and now I'm back to what I started out over 45 years ago, a 50 mm prime. But this time it is a f/1.2 (Nikon Z 50 f/1.2 S on my Z9) instead of f/1.8, while the 24-70 f/2.8 (or 28-70 f/2 if I have the Canon R1) is in standby mode. As far as the lens I have my eye on, it is the 200 f/2 or a NOCT. 🙂
I have the 35-150 2-2.8 now and it’s a blessing and a curse. Blessing as it’s so damn versatile. A curse as I don’t use my Sony 35mm 1.4 GM and sigma 85 1.4 DG DN nearly as much now.
I've been really eyeing this one for myself as my first "pro" lens (albiet a much cheaper lens than the ones recommended on this video! lol). I am currently shooting with a ragtag bunch of Canon EF adapted lenses ( plastic fantastic 50mm f1.8 [36mm f1.3 with speedbooster] and 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 [55-213mm f3.0 with speedbooster]) and Olympus kit lenses (14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f4-5.6). I haven't been able to get a proper professional grade lens out of my current financial situation, but I would love to be able to get a proper standard zoom and telephoto zoom as I do a lot of concert and event photography and want to get into the sports photography space as well. Do you have any negatives about the lens or would you absolutely recommend getting it as my first professional grade lens if I am looking to do so?
When I got the R5 I got the RF50mm f/1.8 as a freebie, I only had EF lenses and I was glad tp play with the camera without the adapter. Recently I visited Adelaide and took that 50mm lens as I was conscious about the weight and got my feet to do the zooming. Cartier-Bresson did his street photography with the nifty fifty but I wondered if that was all he could afford, rather than use the 50mm as the first choice.
As someone who primarily shoots nature and landscapes and travel and occasionally shoots people, I opted for the 24-105. Would I like brighter f/2.8 aperture? Yes. But the 24-105 f/4 is pricey. I use the 105 end more than I do f/2.8. I find it handles portraits just fine.
I’ve been shooting over 25 years. I use the 24-70 RF 90% of the time now. It’s the Swiss army but the best 24-70 I’ve ever used. I will say, seeing the CanonRumors of a 24-105mm 2.8 coming out is going to be an instant preorder. The current 24-105 is a great lens but I’m just not impressed with the quality when compared to the 24-70.
RF 24-105 F4 is a really good and sharp lens. If you're on a budget, just buy 24-105 f4 and RF 35 1.8 and you are good to go :D RF 35mm is really sharp too.
I have a Sigma 50mm f1.4 and I love it. I also have a RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM that came with my R6, and it is so great for traveling/easy snapshots. I love the huge range of focal length. Aperture could be a little better but it is good enough for most shots that I do. Also: Canon now has a 24-105mm f2.8. I am very interested in that one.
Tamron 16-300mm!!! with that, I've won numerous photojournalism awards and got a "Top 10 Finalist" in The Smithsonian's annual photo competition (with >400,000 entries). I've worked for the UN and lived/worked in 15 countries, and travel A LOT, and this is THE BEST travel lens, for shooting inside temples to outside animals. I don't like changing lenses (to prevent exposing the sensitive inside electronics to humidity and dust), so the 16-300 is the perfect workhorse for me!
I first discovered this in 2018 visiting Ireland. After a while I found I always had on my 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Even though I was lugging around my 70-200mm f/2.8. While in Scotland recently I always had my 24-70 attached and rarely put on the 70-200 or my wide angle. Sometimes you find out by experience.
I like two lenses equally and take them to all the event and graduating senior shoots that I do: the Canon EF and RF 24-105 L 4.0 and the Canon EF and RF 24-70 2.8 L lens. I often still shoot with either a Canon 5D MK IV, 5D MK II or one of my R lenses, the R or R6 MK II. The Canon 24-105 L 4.0 is my go-to travel lens.
The first L lens I bought was a 24-70 2.8. Found that I needed the zoom range more than I needed 2.8. So I sold it and bought a 35 1.4 and a 24-105 F4L. Would wanna go back! I love both of them! And they do exactly what I need them to do!
I mostly shoot landscapes and wildlife so my go to's have been my 15-35 f2.8, 24-105 F4, 100-500 F4.5-7.1 and 800 f11 depending on the situation, but I want to get into more portraiture and product photography so I'm looking at an 85 f1.2, 28-70 f2 or a 70-200 F2.8 next
I actually own multiple vintage lenses because they give you great results for very little money. They tend to have some issues (my 80-200 f4 has a light leak at a certain level of zoom) which you will have to work around, but for their low price (20€ in case of that 80-200) it's totally worth it. You will just have to get used to manual focus and manual aperture setting and on some cameras just manual settings in general.
I've been a working photographer without a midrange zoom for 7/8 years now, and surprisingly I don't miss it. I shoot most portraits with a 70-200, and some with a 50. Interiors are done with a 24mm t/s or 16-35. When I really need a mid-range zoom, I rent or borrow, and this works!
I’m a 45-yr pro. The mid zoom is stupid and suck. My first Canon DSLR lens was a 28-70 and probably the worst lens I ever used. Sold it immediately, kit was 16-35 2.8II, 50 1.2, 70-200 2.8II. Then I realized Canon couldn’t do a good wide, so I bought all the Zeiss primes: 15, 21, 25, 28, a few 50s. New photographers SHOULD use primes! I taught photo and it helps students think and compose!
I agree. When I worked as a photographer back in the late 80s early 90s in the film age. I used a 35-70. It gave me the latitude I needed to get the job done. But I also had a few other prime lenses and zoom lenses in my bag. A 50mm 28 mm. 135mm for portraits I. Had another camera with a 28-200. And a 2x teleconverter. For the most part I used the 35-70.
The one lens I have on my camera most of the time is RF 28-70 f/2. I still carry the EF 16-35mm f/2.8 and the RF 70-200mm F/4 with me when traveling and I pretty much got the trifecta. :D
I started with a zoom but despite what others may feel I think I should have started with a prime. A prime forces you to learn how to frame your image using your eyes and your feet. Also prime lenses frequently with lower f-stops have more light passing through. I still use all my EF L lenses. Optically they are near identical in optical quality. Canon's EF-RF adapter work almost as if the EF lenses are native.
I have both the Canon RF 24-70mm F 2.8 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4. If you want a travel lens that is versatile, for backpacking trips, just and all around lens the does everything well the RF 24-105 is an excellent lens. If you shootings weddings, events, people in low light situations and this lens is shaper than the 24-105mm, I use the 24-70mm F2.8.
Love your videos Anthony, I agree that a zoom lens is perfect for beginners. Im still on my starter camera a6400 with my 18-135 so with the APS-C censor it’s slightly zoomed in by 1.5. I have made an additional lens purchase the Sigma 16mm f1.4 to go wider and I love the wider aperture. Shooting handled at twilight is possible. Even though my camera censor isn’t as good as the A73 I’ve taken some wkd shots.
I own a old signs 24-70 2.8 EX DG macro but I rarely ever use it these days. My go to combo is the R5 with Canon 16-35 F4 and Sigma 85 1.4 art. I’ll occasionally use a TTArtisans 11 2.8 fisheye for creative shots
If you're shooting APS-C, the closest equivalent to a 24-70mm lens will be a 16-50mm lens. But beware "kit" lenses. They have too small apertures, and they usually have poor image quality. A better choice is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens. Good image quality, larger aperture, and only a little narrower on the wide end.
Might have missed it, but this vid was obviously referring to full frame. The majority of the time my 17-55 2.8 is on my DX camera and 24-70 2.8 on my FX. I've been itching for a 1.4 lens though. Was set on a 85 1.4 for a bit, but thinking I should just get a 50 1.4 as its a bit more versatile of a length. I have a 50 1.8 so I would just replace it in my kit.
Bought a Sigma 30mm (for full-frame it's 50mm) f/1,4 for my Canon M6 mark ii phenomenal lens perfect for everything a nd when I'm shooting at night it's azing how low I can go with the ISO (500 to 1600 max) would recomend to every photographer that has camera with APS-C sensor
Just bought one for myself after shooting with a true first gen Nifty Fifty on my EOS 90D. Such an improvement in all ways from how loud it is to even optical quality.
This is a great video for those new to the scene. For reference, I explain to newbies that a typical smartphone (unzoomed) provides a ~35mm range. That simple comparison helps them understand what to expect with their new lense purchase.
Nice video Anthony! Question: You suggested the 24-105 as a viable alternative to the 24-70. Is the aperture difference (f4 vs. f2.8) really a big deal? Which one do you think is more value for money?
Hi, I’ve had the EF version of the 24-105 4L (from very early on) and more recently the RF version (on an R5) and unless portraits are your thing the 24 - 105 is the one I’d recommend for travel having taken mine all over China twice, over North America twice as well as Australia multiple times and of course all over NZ. Its not the only lens I have by a mile but the RF 24-70 2.8 L is double the price of the 24-105 which buys you a lot of other glass. 😀 I think of the 24-105 as my Swiss Army knife of lens.
My first Canon EF SLR lens I purchased was my EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM back in 2004. It was a full time workhorse with nearly twice the reach of the 24-70 and the only reason it's been benched more recently is because of a problem with a buzzing stabilizer unit.
Currently running a 35mm F1.8 on a APS-C (52~mm), which gives me a useful lens with a lower apeture. But there are instances on my digital shoot I wish to have a more versatile lens. At the time, those lenses just werent available, and yes, more expensive then my prime lens. But I have used and is still in the hopes to get a F4 18-105mm for my APS-C.
Anyone watching this video now, note that Canon now have a 28-70 F2.8 for around $1k. It's not an L lens but is a great option and produces beautiful images.
I use a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 on my ageing 50D. Have a couple of others including 35mm and 50mm 1.8, but the 17-70 is pretty much all I use. I just wish I could choose the stop regardless of zoom, i like the F2.8 but don't want to be fixed on F2.8, but would like the option to use upto 70mm at F2.8...
For landscape and portraits with the environment... I use 24-120mm, or 16-80mm F2.8-4 from Nikon, and the 24-75mm (17-50mm F2.8) I do have but I don't need it anymore! So you are wrong! For landscape, travel is the 24-120mm the best lens.
I like fast primes: 24mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8. But I double them up by taking both a full frame and an APS-C body with me, and use the APS-C body like a teleconverter. My 24mm f/1.4 shoots like a 36mm f/2.1. My 50mm f/1.4 shoots like a 75mm f/2.1, and my 85mm f/1.8 shoots like a 127.5mm f/2.7. Both bodies are 24MP, so I don't lose much by switching to the APS-C.
Just sold my RF 24-70 f2.8 for the 28-70 f2. It's heavy but I like it much more. With modern bodies like my R6ii the overall stabilization is the same amount of stops even though the 28-70 lacks IS. Canon has confirmed this 24-70 and 28-70 same amount of stops on r5/r6
Yeah, a plain vanilla lens - the SUV is a good analogy. But note, I also use the 16-35/2.8 and 70-200/2.8, as well as the 85/1.2 and 100/2.8 Macro and the 35/1.4... and I did not spend all that money just for fun.
So far I just have 2 lenses. The 16-55 that came with my Sony and a 55-210. Looking to upgrade to a full frame before buying more. Thinking a 35 f1.8 to start.
I especially like your cat.. About lenses; you could point out that a zoom lens is always a compromise in accuracy. A prime lens is dedicated and therefore it has less optical flaws than a zoom lens at the same focal distance. It's nitty picky and the common viewer won't recognize the difference but it's there. A great advantage of a prime lens is that you have to move and search for the right composition to shoot with. By doing so, struggle with the limitations of the lens at your camera at that moment, it helps you to be more creative and get, eventually, better shots. One warning though, be careful when your stepping back recompositioning... Ask me how I know. Best, Job
If I could only keep one lens, it would be my EF 24-105. The best walkaround lens I've ever had, and using Canon's EF > RF adapter, it works as well on my new R6 Mk II as it does on my 1DX Mk III and 7D Mk II.
I got a 18-50mm sigma on my sony a6400 which is basically a 24-70mm f2.8 on the aps-c. And it was only about $400. Really happy with the versatile lens
Hi, just bought the canon r5c. Currently have the rf35mm and ef50mm. Also have an r6. I’m looking to invest in an RF L glass to get the best out of both cameras. My plan is to have a two camera video setting for church, weddings and events. I’m deciding between RF 24-70, 70-200 f2.8 or 70-200 f4. Because I have a 35 and 50 lens, don’t know if it’s smart to get the 24-70. That’s why I’m looking on to the 70-200s as well. I know everyone is different and the final decision is up to what I need. But if it were you, which route you’ll take. Appreciate your opinion on the matter. Love your videos, you are killing it!
For static cam during ceremonies and reception we almost always use the 70-200 for the added reach. This allows you to place the camera off to one side and out of the way of guests! That said for gimbal work throughout the day the 24-70 lives on my camera all day
It totally depends on what subjects you mostly shoot. For me as a wildlife photographer first 24-70 is mostly unused. It is ok for documenting purposes but I feel this focal length lacks the artistic touch. I rather go wider or obviously most often use tekephoto lenses. Tamron has a 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens which can deliver some of that telephoto style. And 35mm is somewhat wide.
I shoot 70-200 2.8 99% of the time. I don't own the 2.8 24-70, but I have the 24-105 F4 version II and it sits on my shelf. I traded out the 135 F2 for the 70-200 2.8 II and its basically a full bag of primes on my 5D IV. Never been a 24-70 guy unless I don't want to lug the 70-200 around.
Best thing about primes are that you can get really sharp lenses for really cheap on second hand market. For example I bought Sigma 50mm F1.4 and Sigma 85mm F1.4 and paid 200$ combined. Just a no-brainer
Used to be a 97% 35mm 1.4 prime shooter for 10 years... Then I stumbled upon a Tamron 35-150... F2-2.8... That sounded to good to be true, but it is true. Sony E-mount only though. Wider shots are usually rare and landscape, so those I stitch from multiple exposures. One lens only FTW (it takes a little dedication to carry a whole day still, nothing is perfect....)
I'm looking to get into real-estate photography, and a common requirement is a 16-35mm lens. Could I get away by using your recommended lens, 24-70mm, and add a couple of prime lenses to cover the 16-23mm range?
My second lent was a 18-135 F3.5 - 5.6 and I love it. It has a little bit of fish-eye but I can took some details. I just hate the difference between 3.5 and 5.6 😭
Of all my lenses, the one I use the most is my Tamron 70-300mm (on a crop-sensor camera) but sometimes I feel frustrated because it isn't quite long enough at the long end. I have a 28-75mm but it doesn't get much use, in fact my 10-24mm gets more use. 24-70mm lenses (or 28-75mm in my case) always seem to be stuck in that area of never wide enough or never long enough.
Because the R7 is an APSC or cropped sensor, a 24-70 would function more like a 35-100mm (it would be slightly more zoomed in) It's still a great choice for the R7 or R10, but if you do need a slightly wider angle lens for the types of photos you want to take, you might want to consider the 15-35mm
The EF L II is a Killer for its price. Just bought mine for 650€ refurbed like new ( a year ago) and it’s the best lenses I’ve ever used. In the past I used to shoot with my 50mm 1,8 RF and 70-210mm from Tamron. (50mm is my favorite focal lenses)
I got a R6 recently and I still have my EF 18-55 from my old 550d, do you recommend upgrading to a 24-70? Is that a big deal? (I mean, in terms of quality, sharpness of the lens, not the focal length range)
Get the 24-70/105. With the ef-rf adapter and a kit lens, you would not be getting the full capability of the r6. A better option would be to go with the EF 24-70 f2.8. It’s cheaper, but will get you closer to the sharpness of the high end rf glass
I have Sony FE 24-70 F2.8 GM, but it is just too heavy, only use this one during a paid job. So most of the time, I have the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and I keep Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA in the bag = only these two lenses for a daily walk.
Or, the cheaper options (and still good options) is to go with the EF lenses if you're on the RF cameras as you'll still get the same quality. You'd just need an adapter and its much cheaper buying EF lenses now (so many on the market at cheap prices, even for the f2.8)
Great video, as I am watching this, I look over at my Z9 and yeap a 24-70 however I do like my 85 and 105. I do miss my 16-35 FX that I had on a D850. Beautiful Calico cat.
What's your go to camera lens? Or what's a lens that you have your eye on?
I have the 28-70mm. I would say it’s my go to lens. I was debating if either I get the 24-70 or the 28-70.
Sigma DC 18-35mm f1.8 Art, but then I have the R7, not sure I would be happy with 24/28-70 on APS-C
Rocking R5 and RF 28-70 f2 L USM for almost 2 years now. Pre-ordered RF 135 f1.8 L IS USM
But RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 L IS USM lives mostly on my R5
Fuji xf 16-55mm f2.8 its the same for full frame.
@@Wildlife__shorts The 100-500 telephoto lens is on my watch list. Very tempting.
My EF 24-105 f/4 L is on my camera 85%-90% of the time for my travel and landscape photography, and I love it.
Feel ya
im buying that on my eos m50 2
Me too.👍
I've been shooting with the RF 28-70 f2 for a couple of years now. It stays on my camera 90% of the time. So good!
The BIG lens! Such nice glass. 😋
Ima rent that thing for a Costa Rica wedding soon.
Very very heavy, but worth it in my opinion. I've stopped using my primes.
@@JonnyRay82 that’s a pretty serious statement to say you stopped using your primes
I have the RF 50 LRF 85L and I don’t use them now just keep the 28 to 70 on my camera at all times and on my other camera the 70 to 200 F2.0.
Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 along with a 20mm 1.8.... The tamron is one of the most unique lenses ever and very versatile as well!!
I hope this will be release on Canon too.
I will pair it with RF 15-35mm f2.8 for the wider range or RF 16mm f2.8 if I need to save money.
I will surely buy this if ever release in Canon.
The only times the 35-150 Came off of my camera after i got it was when I wanted to compare it my other lenses (e.g. with macro extension tubes).
The only two complaints I have about it
-No stabilization
-I wish it went a bit wider. Although i only really notice this indoors.
Last week I bought Canon R6 mark ii and RF 24-70mm F2.8 lens. I am happy with the product delivery and I am gonna explore this week. Thank you for your positive videos about lens. 💜
I'd rather sacrifice the stop of light for the 24-105, I find the 24-70 a bit short, the 24-105 is my favourite walk-around lens, if I want fast, I forget about zooms.
With you 100%
Well . . . Tamron makes a 35-150 mm f2.0-f2.8. That is what I'm saving for.
f2.8 isn't a fast lens...
I'm sure the Tamron is a great walk around lens, it's not available for my camera, so there's no point thinking about it.
While I agree that the 24-70 range is one of the most useful lenses, new photographers looking to instantly up the professional look of their images should also strongly consider the 70-200 range, especially at f/2.8.
I actually purchased a 70-200mm as my second RF lens, even before I purchased my 24-70mm. This goes against what I recommend in this video, but it was a choice I made intentionally, and one I explain in my lens video from last year: ruclips.net/video/xxsvRL34C4c/видео.html
@@AnthonyGugliotta When I made the switch to the R5 from my 5DMIV, the first lens I opted for was the 28-70mm F/2 simply because there was nothing else like it, and with the EF-RF adapter I was able to use my older lenses, including a long-in-the-tooth EF 70-200mm f/2.8, a lens that has been to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Every one of my EF lenses found new life on the R5. It was like having all new lenses and reinvigorated my love of photography. That being said, as I've phased them out and replaced them with RF equivalents, it must be said that the difference in clarity, speed, and usability is staggering.
@@jpeltzphotodesign would you say the new rf lenses are as great as they seem or ef lenses could still stick around for a few more years
@@harlovedeepsamra4182 The EF glass, particularly the newer generation L series, are nearly as good as their RF counterparts. For example, the EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III and the 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III lenses and others releasing around the 2008-2015 timeframe nearly rival RF lenses in sharpness, workmanship, and overall image quality, but because the distance between their final element and the camera sensor is greater than their RF counterparts, their image quality will never quite match the newer glass. That said, Canon's new autofocus system literally breathes new life in to those older lenses and makes them feel brand new. Almost gone are the days of focus seeking wide open on lenses like the EF 50mm F/1.2L. You'll get fast, accurate photos that are so tack sharp you'd swear nothing could look better, but when compared with the RF 50mm F/1.2L, you'll see the RF lens is a whole new world of sharpness and richness... but you're paying almost double for the RF lens. To make a long story short, there is a LOT of life left in the EF mount, particularly in the 'L' lineup when used with the EF-RF adapters on the EOS R system cameras. The EF glass is nearly as good, less expensive, and works amazingly on the new platform, but they just don't hold up to their RF counterparts.
@@jpeltzphotodesign Hey there, just wanna ask you something. I got Canon M50 ii and Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens. It's good for me(I'm a beginner photographer) but I need a lens that can zoom and with sharp image. Do you have some suggestions for me? Thanks in advance.
As an enthusiast, I shot with a 24-70 f/2.8 zoom lens as part of the Holy Trinity since my Canon D30 in 2000. However, according to the EXIF analysis, the 40mm is my most frequently used focal length and now I'm back to what I started out over 45 years ago, a 50 mm prime. But this time it is a f/1.2 (Nikon Z 50 f/1.2 S on my Z9) instead of f/1.8, while the 24-70 f/2.8 (or 28-70 f/2 if I have the Canon R1) is in standby mode.
As far as the lens I have my eye on, it is the 200 f/2 or a NOCT. 🙂
I have the 35-150 2-2.8 now and it’s a blessing and a curse. Blessing as it’s so damn versatile. A curse as I don’t use my Sony 35mm 1.4 GM and sigma 85 1.4 DG DN nearly as much now.
i feel you!
12-40 2.8 Zuiko (24-80mm equivalent in 35mm terms) handles 90% of my travel shooting needs. I love it! Great video. Cheers.
I've been really eyeing this one for myself as my first "pro" lens (albiet a much cheaper lens than the ones recommended on this video! lol).
I am currently shooting with a ragtag bunch of Canon EF adapted lenses ( plastic fantastic 50mm f1.8 [36mm f1.3 with speedbooster] and 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 [55-213mm f3.0 with speedbooster]) and Olympus kit lenses (14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f4-5.6).
I haven't been able to get a proper professional grade lens out of my current financial situation, but I would love to be able to get a proper standard zoom and telephoto zoom as I do a lot of concert and event photography and want to get into the sports photography space as well.
Do you have any negatives about the lens or would you absolutely recommend getting it as my first professional grade lens if I am looking to do so?
As an APS-C shooter, the Canon 17-55 f2.8 IS adapted onto my Nikon Z50 is what I always seem to gravitate toward
When I got the R5 I got the RF50mm f/1.8 as a freebie, I only had EF lenses and I was glad tp play with the camera without the adapter. Recently I visited Adelaide and took that 50mm lens as I was conscious about the weight and got my feet to do the zooming.
Cartier-Bresson did his street photography with the nifty fifty but I wondered if that was all he could afford, rather than use the 50mm as the first choice.
As someone who primarily shoots nature and landscapes and travel and occasionally shoots people, I opted for the 24-105. Would I like brighter f/2.8 aperture? Yes. But the 24-105 f/4 is pricey. I use the 105 end more than I do f/2.8. I find it handles portraits just fine.
i bought a 24-70 2.8 lens and i absolutely love it.
I’ve been shooting over 25 years. I use the 24-70 RF 90% of the time now. It’s the Swiss army but the best 24-70 I’ve ever used. I will say, seeing the CanonRumors of a 24-105mm 2.8 coming out is going to be an instant preorder. The current 24-105 is a great lens but I’m just not impressed with the quality when compared to the 24-70.
RF 24-105 F4 is a really good and sharp lens. If you're on a budget, just buy 24-105 f4 and RF 35 1.8 and you are good to go :D RF 35mm is really sharp too.
That's a great combo!
This is the lens I take on trips
I have a Sigma 50mm f1.4 and I love it. I also have a RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM that came with my R6, and it is so great for traveling/easy snapshots. I love the huge range of focal length. Aperture could be a little better but it is good enough for most shots that I do.
Also: Canon now has a 24-105mm f2.8. I am very interested in that one.
Tamron 16-300mm!!! with that, I've won numerous photojournalism awards and got a "Top 10 Finalist" in The Smithsonian's annual photo competition (with >400,000 entries). I've worked for the UN and lived/worked in 15 countries, and travel A LOT, and this is THE BEST travel lens, for shooting inside temples to outside animals. I don't like changing lenses (to prevent exposing the sensitive inside electronics to humidity and dust), so the 16-300 is the perfect workhorse for me!
I first discovered this in 2018 visiting Ireland. After a while I found I always had on my 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Even though I was lugging around my 70-200mm f/2.8. While in Scotland recently I always had my 24-70 attached and rarely put on the 70-200 or my wide angle. Sometimes you find out by experience.
RF 24-105mm is my go-to lens. I use it almost every time when shooting with my EOS RP.
RF 24-70 2.8L was my first purchase when picking up the R5. It's the focal range I used most on DSLR. So it was a no brainer.
RF 24-70mm is my main lens. I will use a 85mm and a 70-200 f2.8 but the 24-70 is on the camera 80% of the time
I like two lenses equally and take them to all the event and graduating senior shoots that I do: the Canon EF and RF 24-105 L 4.0 and the Canon EF and RF 24-70 2.8 L lens. I often still shoot with either a Canon 5D MK IV, 5D MK II or one of my R lenses, the R or R6 MK II. The Canon 24-105 L 4.0 is my go-to travel lens.
Love my RF 24-70, besides birding, it is on my R6 about 80% of the time 😊
The first L lens I bought was a 24-70 2.8. Found that I needed the zoom range more than I needed 2.8. So I sold it and bought a 35 1.4 and a 24-105 F4L. Would wanna go back! I love both of them! And they do exactly what I need them to do!
35 is next on my list, have u ever owned a 50mm?
@@harjas268 I just got the RF 50 1.8. It hits SOOO far above its price point!
So for a family shooter of kids would you get 24 to 105 or 24 to 70?
My go to lens is a Sony 18-105 F4. It does absolutely everything.
I mostly shoot landscapes and wildlife so my go to's have been my 15-35 f2.8, 24-105 F4, 100-500 F4.5-7.1 and 800 f11 depending on the situation, but I want to get into more portraiture and product photography so I'm looking at an 85 f1.2, 28-70 f2 or a 70-200 F2.8 next
My R3 and R6 MKII always travels with my RF 24 to 70 f2.8 the GOAT 🐐
friend, thank you for taking good pictures, they convince even more along with your words that this is really a very cool lens
I actually own multiple vintage lenses because they give you great results for very little money. They tend to have some issues (my 80-200 f4 has a light leak at a certain level of zoom) which you will have to work around, but for their low price (20€ in case of that 80-200) it's totally worth it. You will just have to get used to manual focus and manual aperture setting and on some cameras just manual settings in general.
I've been a working photographer without a midrange zoom for 7/8 years now, and surprisingly I don't miss it. I shoot most portraits with a 70-200, and some with a 50. Interiors are done with a 24mm t/s or 16-35. When I really need a mid-range zoom, I rent or borrow, and this works!
I’m a 45-yr pro. The mid zoom is stupid and suck. My first Canon DSLR lens was a 28-70 and probably the worst lens I ever used. Sold it immediately, kit was 16-35 2.8II, 50 1.2, 70-200 2.8II. Then I realized Canon couldn’t do a good wide, so I bought all the Zeiss primes: 15, 21, 25, 28, a few 50s.
New photographers SHOULD use primes! I taught photo and it helps students think and compose!
My go to lenses are my canon 24-70 2.8 and Sigma Art 50-100 1.8! Covers all my focal lengths! I had my eye on is the Sigma Art 18-35 1.8!
I agree. When I worked as a photographer back in the late 80s early 90s in the film age. I used a 35-70. It gave me the latitude I needed to get the job done. But I also had a few other prime lenses and zoom lenses in my bag. A 50mm 28 mm. 135mm for portraits I. Had another camera with a 28-200. And a 2x teleconverter. For the most part I used the 35-70.
The one lens I have on my camera most of the time is RF 28-70 f/2. I still carry the EF 16-35mm f/2.8 and the RF 70-200mm F/4 with me when traveling and I pretty much got the trifecta. :D
I started with a zoom but despite what others may feel I think I should have started with a prime. A prime forces you to learn how to frame your image using your eyes and your feet. Also prime lenses frequently with lower f-stops have more light passing through. I still use all my EF L lenses. Optically they are near identical in optical quality. Canon's EF-RF adapter work almost as if the EF lenses are native.
I have both the Canon RF 24-70mm F 2.8 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4. If you want a travel lens that is versatile, for backpacking trips, just and all around lens the does everything well the RF 24-105 is an excellent lens. If you shootings weddings, events, people in low light situations and this lens is shaper than the 24-105mm, I use the 24-70mm F2.8.
Love your videos Anthony, I agree that a zoom lens is perfect for beginners. Im still on my starter camera a6400 with my 18-135 so with the APS-C censor it’s slightly zoomed in by 1.5. I have made an additional lens purchase the Sigma 16mm f1.4 to go wider and I love the wider aperture. Shooting handled at twilight is possible. Even though my camera censor isn’t as good as the A73 I’ve taken some wkd shots.
lol, you got exactly my firts kit year ago, when you commented. now i bought the sigma 24-70 2.8 and works realy well
I own a old signs 24-70 2.8 EX DG macro but I rarely ever use it these days. My go to combo is the R5 with Canon 16-35 F4 and Sigma 85 1.4 art. I’ll occasionally use a TTArtisans 11 2.8 fisheye for creative shots
Very new photographer, current have a 50 1.8 and a 55-250 hoping to get a 16-35 next, definitely interested in a 24-70 after this though !
If you're shooting APS-C, the closest equivalent to a 24-70mm lens will be a 16-50mm lens. But beware "kit" lenses. They have too small apertures, and they usually have poor image quality. A better choice is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens. Good image quality, larger aperture, and only a little narrower on the wide end.
A lower aperture gives you more light as well. 3:14
Might have missed it, but this vid was obviously referring to full frame. The majority of the time my 17-55 2.8 is on my DX camera and 24-70 2.8 on my FX. I've been itching for a 1.4 lens though. Was set on a 85 1.4 for a bit, but thinking I should just get a 50 1.4 as its a bit more versatile of a length. I have a 50 1.8 so I would just replace it in my kit.
The Canon 24-70mm lens is definitely one of the best in my collection. It is a somewhat heavy lens, so I mostly use it for project work.
Bought a Sigma 30mm (for full-frame it's 50mm) f/1,4 for my Canon M6 mark ii phenomenal lens perfect for everything a nd when I'm shooting at night it's azing how low I can go with the ISO (500 to 1600 max) would recomend to every photographer that has camera with APS-C sensor
Just bought one for myself after shooting with a true first gen Nifty Fifty on my EOS 90D. Such an improvement in all ways from how loud it is to even optical quality.
This is a great video for those new to the scene. For reference, I explain to newbies that a typical smartphone (unzoomed) provides a ~35mm range. That simple comparison helps them understand what to expect with their new lense purchase.
No, the x1 camera phone is around 26-28mm
Nice video Anthony! Question: You suggested the 24-105 as a viable alternative to the 24-70. Is the aperture difference (f4 vs. f2.8) really a big deal? Which one do you think is more value for money?
Hi, I’ve had the EF version of the 24-105 4L (from very early on) and more recently the RF version (on an R5) and unless portraits are your thing the 24 - 105 is the one I’d recommend for travel having taken mine all over China twice, over North America twice as well as Australia multiple times and of course all over NZ. Its not the only lens I have by a mile but the RF 24-70 2.8 L is double the price of the 24-105 which buys you a lot of other glass. 😀 I think of the 24-105 as my Swiss Army knife of lens.
Nice video! I’m rocking the 24-70 sigma on the Sony 7IV. The next one I’m looking at either 85 or 70-200.
My first Canon EF SLR lens I purchased was my EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM back in 2004. It was a full time workhorse with nearly twice the reach of the 24-70 and the only reason it's been benched more recently is because of a problem with a buzzing stabilizer unit.
@6:24 In one of the shots of Quebec, you actually catch the office of the company I work at - that was cool
For video is a 24-70 or 24-105 better? because the price difference is considerable!
Currently running a 35mm F1.8 on a APS-C (52~mm), which gives me a useful lens with a lower apeture. But there are instances on my digital shoot I wish to have a more versatile lens. At the time, those lenses just werent available, and yes, more expensive then my prime lens. But I have used and is still in the hopes to get a F4 18-105mm for my APS-C.
I’m running the same setup on my a6400. The 18 - 105 lives in my camera for general use and I mainly use the 35 for shooting models
@@richardcousinsmedia3814 there is a sigma 18-50mm F2.8 that do also have my radar on.
i have the canon RF L IS f4 24-105. having the extra range is great, If I really need the extra stops i can break out a newly rebuilt ef L 24-70 f2.8
Anyone watching this video now, note that Canon now have a 28-70 F2.8 for around $1k. It's not an L lens but is a great option and produces beautiful images.
I use a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 on my ageing 50D. Have a couple of others including 35mm and 50mm 1.8, but the 17-70 is pretty much all I use. I just wish I could choose the stop regardless of zoom, i like the F2.8 but don't want to be fixed on F2.8, but would like the option to use upto 70mm at F2.8...
i have been shooting on the Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM it is AMAZING! love it
For landscape and portraits with the environment... I use 24-120mm, or 16-80mm F2.8-4 from Nikon, and the 24-75mm (17-50mm F2.8) I do have but I don't need it anymore! So you are wrong! For landscape, travel is the 24-120mm the best lens.
I think, it is a most used lens, absolutely fav.
I like fast primes: 24mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8. But I double them up by taking both a full frame and an APS-C body with me, and use the APS-C body like a teleconverter. My 24mm f/1.4 shoots like a 36mm f/2.1. My 50mm f/1.4 shoots like a 75mm f/2.1, and my 85mm f/1.8 shoots like a 127.5mm f/2.7. Both bodies are 24MP, so I don't lose much by switching to the APS-C.
My 24-70 2.8 takes 85% of all my photos. I hardly ever take it off my camera.
My go to lens is a Tamron 28-75 mm f2.8. I shoot people mostly, and I am a former press photographer and wedding photograph.
Just sold my RF 24-70 f2.8 for the 28-70 f2. It's heavy but I like it much more.
With modern bodies like my R6ii the overall stabilization is the same amount of stops even though the 28-70 lacks IS. Canon has confirmed this 24-70 and 28-70 same amount of stops on r5/r6
Yeah, a plain vanilla lens - the SUV is a good analogy. But note, I also use the 16-35/2.8 and 70-200/2.8, as well as the 85/1.2 and 100/2.8 Macro and the 35/1.4... and I did not spend all that money just for fun.
About lenses:
1. Focal length
1a. Zoom lens
1b. Fixed prime focal length
2. Max Aperture/ light openings
2a. Creamy blur at wide -- less sharp at
So far I just have 2 lenses. The 16-55 that came with my Sony and a 55-210. Looking to upgrade to a full frame before buying more. Thinking a 35 f1.8 to start.
What about for apsc is 24 wide enough for crop sensor
I use a 24-105 f4L with my Rp for everyday, the 70-200 f2.8 with the 5DII for portraits and the 7dmk2 with the tamron 150-600 g2 for wildlife.
24-105mm F/l is the best all around imo
I’m using an old sigma 28-70 at f/2.8.. So far so good!!
Can you make a video on full-frame lens on a crop sensor and compare it with full-frame sensor.
I especially like your cat.. About lenses; you could point out that a zoom lens is always a compromise in accuracy. A prime lens is dedicated and therefore it has less optical flaws than a zoom lens at the same focal distance. It's nitty picky and the common viewer won't recognize the difference but it's there. A great advantage of a prime lens is that you have to move and search for the right composition to shoot with. By doing so, struggle with the limitations of the lens at your camera at that moment, it helps you to be more creative and get, eventually, better shots. One warning though, be careful when your stepping back recompositioning... Ask me how I know. Best, Job
The new king for me is the RF 24-105 f/2.8 for overall general use, but the 85mm is still a great lens for portrait use.
If I could only keep one lens, it would be my EF 24-105. The best walkaround lens I've ever had, and using Canon's EF > RF adapter, it works as well on my new R6 Mk II as it does on my 1DX Mk III and 7D Mk II.
I got a 18-50mm sigma on my sony a6400 which is basically a 24-70mm f2.8 on the aps-c. And it was only about $400. Really happy with the versatile lens
18mm on APS-C is closer to 27mm equivalent than 24mm, but I agree, it's a nice lens.
Hi, just bought the canon r5c. Currently have the rf35mm and ef50mm. Also have an r6.
I’m looking to invest in an RF L glass to get the best out of both cameras. My plan is to have a two camera video setting for church, weddings and events.
I’m deciding between RF 24-70, 70-200 f2.8 or 70-200 f4. Because I have a 35 and 50 lens, don’t know if it’s smart to get the 24-70. That’s why I’m looking on to the 70-200s as well. I know everyone is different and the final decision is up to what I need. But if it were you, which route you’ll take.
Appreciate your opinion on the matter. Love your videos, you are killing it!
For static cam during ceremonies and reception we almost always use the 70-200 for the added reach. This allows you to place the camera off to one side and out of the way of guests!
That said for gimbal work throughout the day the 24-70 lives on my camera all day
@@AnthonyGugliotta Thanks!! ✌️
My most used lens is the canon 70-200mm f2.8 mark ii, I just like chilling a bit farther back and the f2.8 is fast enough for me.
It totally depends on what subjects you mostly shoot. For me as a wildlife photographer first 24-70 is mostly unused. It is ok for documenting purposes but I feel this focal length lacks the artistic touch. I rather go wider or obviously most often use tekephoto lenses.
Tamron has a 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens which can deliver some of that telephoto style. And 35mm is somewhat wide.
I shoot 70-200 2.8 99% of the time. I don't own the 2.8 24-70, but I have the 24-105 F4 version II and it sits on my shelf. I traded out the 135 F2 for the 70-200 2.8 II and its basically a full bag of primes on my 5D IV. Never been a 24-70 guy unless I don't want to lug the 70-200 around.
My man left out the tamron G2 series! Absolute bangers for the price
Best thing about primes are that you can get really sharp lenses for really cheap on second hand market. For example I bought Sigma 50mm F1.4 and Sigma 85mm F1.4 and paid 200$ combined. Just a no-brainer
Thank you for the video. Best intro explanation for lenses.
question, how does the EF 20-70mm hold up today? is it still worth a buy?
Used to be a 97% 35mm 1.4 prime shooter for 10 years...
Then I stumbled upon a Tamron 35-150... F2-2.8...
That sounded to good to be true, but it is true. Sony E-mount only though. Wider shots are usually rare and landscape, so those I stitch from multiple exposures. One lens only FTW (it takes a little dedication to carry a whole day still, nothing is perfect....)
I'm looking to get into real-estate photography, and a common requirement is a 16-35mm lens. Could I get away by using your recommended lens, 24-70mm, and add a couple of prime lenses to cover the 16-23mm range?
Ultimate one lens for weddings: Canon RF 28-70 F2.0 Truly spectacular IQ. My other lenses sit in the bag.
My second lent was a 18-135 F3.5 - 5.6 and I love it. It has a little bit of fish-eye but I can took some details. I just hate the difference between 3.5 and 5.6 😭
Of all my lenses, the one I use the most is my Tamron 70-300mm (on a crop-sensor camera) but sometimes I feel frustrated because it isn't quite long enough at the long end.
I have a 28-75mm but it doesn't get much use, in fact my 10-24mm gets more use.
24-70mm lenses (or 28-75mm in my case) always seem to be stuck in that area of never wide enough or never long enough.
Witch Canon lens is good for wild life photography, waiting for your reply, Thank you
Would the 24-70 be a wise choice to use on a Canon R7?
Because the R7 is an APSC or cropped sensor, a 24-70 would function more like a 35-100mm (it would be slightly more zoomed in) It's still a great choice for the R7 or R10, but if you do need a slightly wider angle lens for the types of photos you want to take, you might want to consider the 15-35mm
Been thinking about getting that lens but I gotta save up for it haha right now I’m pretty happy with my 15-35 rf f2.8
Would buying a few prime lenses not gain both quality and still be less expensive (for those who can't afford lenses of several thousands dollars)?
RF 24-70 I’d the most used lens I own. However I wonder if that would change if I got the 15-35 RF
Is it worth it to buy a 24-70mm f2.8 EF or just save for the RF?
The EF L II is a Killer for its price. Just bought mine for 650€ refurbed like new ( a year ago) and it’s the best lenses I’ve ever used. In the past I used to shoot with my 50mm 1,8 RF and 70-210mm from Tamron. (50mm is my favorite focal lenses)
I got a R6 recently and I still have my EF 18-55 from my old 550d, do you recommend upgrading to a 24-70? Is that a big deal? (I mean, in terms of quality, sharpness of the lens, not the focal length range)
For an R6 a 24-70 or 24-105 is a great pairing. The 24-205 was the first lens I got for my R6
Get the 24-70/105. With the ef-rf adapter and a kit lens, you would not be getting the full capability of the r6. A better option would be to go with the EF 24-70 f2.8. It’s cheaper, but will get you closer to the sharpness of the high end rf glass
Very good video. I actually agree with everything you say in it. I own a 24-70 and 4 prime lenses: 16, 85, 135 and 200
I have Sony FE 24-70 F2.8 GM, but it is just too heavy, only use this one during a paid job. So most of the time, I have the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and I keep Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA in the bag = only these two lenses for a daily walk.
Or, the cheaper options (and still good options) is to go with the EF lenses if you're on the RF cameras as you'll still get the same quality. You'd just need an adapter and its much cheaper buying EF lenses now (so many on the market at cheap prices, even for the f2.8)
RF 15-35 24-105 and 70-200, my next will be the 24-70 for sure.
Do you recommend RF 15 35 mm f2. 8 for vlogging and selfies?
The guy with the 50mm... Its the only lens i shot with all my life... Anthony was like... Yeah who cares 😂😂😂
Great video, as I am watching this, I look over at my Z9 and yeap a 24-70 however I do like my 85 and 105. I do miss my 16-35 FX that I had on a D850. Beautiful Calico cat.
I am happy with Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 and I think I don't need something else it's the combo lens.