I have owned this lens for more than a decade and it feels like an old friend at this point. The construction is very nice and handling is great. You see people online give it a bad rep, but I have learned that it shines in particular situations - use it like a photojournalist, keep your subjects fairly close and also centered and the lens will deliver.
I've binged on a ridiculous amount of photog vids, and IMHO your photos show the Canon 5D Classic with this lens to be an outstanding combo. Would be even at twice the price! Oh, and beautiful instruments........Sound and Vision
love this video, 28mm is a great length, wish they made it in rf for 2022. ah 5d, brings back memories, my first ff camera. it's the photographer not the gear, but new gear makes things easier. keep up the great work!
Tempted by the 28mm f1.8. Been into car photography for over 10 years and recently went full frame. I have the 24-105l F4 but would like a faster lens (needs to be wide) for indoor car events
I just recently bought a used 5D II and it came with a 50mm STM and 28-135mm. The 28-135mm is a bit beat, so I'm going to sell it off. I bought a 200mm f/2.8 L for kids sports. But, I'm trying to find something for the wide end. For the money, I think I may go with the 28mm if I can find a deal. Some said the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART, but I doubt I'll find a deal, plus it seems that 30mm is getting close to the 50mm. Still trying to decide though.
I just purchased a used 28mm f/1.8 today, and watching your video, I'm glad I did! I love love love that you showed us the gopro footage of where you were taking the shots as a comparison to the canon photos. This is a great review!
Your videos are amazing quality. Great setup, lighting and audio. Great content... you only need more subs! 😃 I'm sure you'll grow quite rapidly, bc you're doing real quality work. Very informative, thanks a lot! Getting the 5D classic this week myself, can't wait :)
Just found one in mint condition for half the price I normally see. Been looking for one for so long but in Canada they're always so overpriced when I do find one. It takes amazing photos on my 6d!
@@GeretyPhoto It went great. Of course there are limitations of using only this lens. I'm glad I used it though. It was plenty fast enough for hand held shots in the church without flash, and great outside too. Gave a great natural perspective. Only thing I couldn't really do without getting stupidly close was the ring exchanging, but another photog did that bit.
i noticed that when you used iso 100 on the lady that accompanies you, photo looks sharp and clean, but when shooting that photographer guy around 6:55, photo shows significant noise. have you traced, what causes the difference?
any Quality differences between the 28mm f1.8 and the 50mm f1.8? I know the 50mm is a lot more zoomed in. But if they have different distance to the object? So they "look" the same? Or are there any downsides?
I wouldn’t shoot this image below f2.8. I wouldn’t recompose and shoot on this lens, it’s sharpness is only Centre not it’s edges even stopped down to f8. I stopped using this lens for photography. I use it for video work now. Check out some of the results on my RUclips channel.
I have owned this lens for more than a decade and it feels like an old friend at this point. The construction is very nice and handling is great. You see people online give it a bad rep, but I have learned that it shines in particular situations - use it like a photojournalist, keep your subjects fairly close and also centered and the lens will deliver.
I've binged on a ridiculous amount of photog vids, and IMHO your photos show the Canon 5D Classic with this lens to be an outstanding combo. Would be even at twice the price! Oh, and beautiful instruments........Sound and Vision
ive got that same setup, great lens its like a wider 35mm. love it on the 5Dmki. its got that old school character for sure.
love this video, 28mm is a great length, wish they made it in rf for 2022. ah 5d, brings back memories, my first ff camera. it's the photographer not the gear, but new gear makes things easier. keep up the great work!
Tempted by the 28mm f1.8. Been into car photography for over 10 years and recently went full frame. I have the 24-105l F4 but would like a faster lens (needs to be wide) for indoor car events
I just recently bought a used 5D II and it came with a 50mm STM and 28-135mm. The 28-135mm is a bit beat, so I'm going to sell it off. I bought a 200mm f/2.8 L for kids sports. But, I'm trying to find something for the wide end. For the money, I think I may go with the 28mm if I can find a deal. Some said the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART, but I doubt I'll find a deal, plus it seems that 30mm is getting close to the 50mm. Still trying to decide though.
@@luisvalencia1412 i might be a bit too late, but im quite sure that the sigma 30 1.4 art is designed for aps-c
Bro. I just bought one of these. I can't wait for it to arrive!
I just purchased a used 28mm f/1.8 today, and watching your video, I'm glad I did! I love love love that you showed us the gopro footage of where you were taking the shots as a comparison to the canon photos. This is a great review!
Awesome to hear! I definitely want to do more on camera type reviews
New to photography I appreciate your video and the knowledge you share , thank you .
This lens was my favorite lens on my crop body cameras (Xsi, 60D).
Your videos are amazing quality. Great setup, lighting and audio. Great content... you only need more subs! 😃 I'm sure you'll grow quite rapidly, bc you're doing real quality work.
Very informative, thanks a lot! Getting the 5D classic this week myself, can't wait :)
Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate the support 🤘🏻
Hey dude, that's a great video, thanks!
Thanks a lot for the review. I am considering this lens. Nice photos.
Just found one in mint condition for half the price I normally see. Been looking for one for so long but in Canada they're always so overpriced when I do find one. It takes amazing photos on my 6d!
Nice vid .... i have the 5d2 and 3 ... would like to get mk1 ... also like the idea of the 28mm .. hadnt considered it before ... respect from uk
Great Video My Dude
I'm going to try and shoot an entire wedding with only this lens (on a crop). Fingers crossed.
Let me know how this goes! I'm sure you'll kill it
@@GeretyPhoto It went great. Of course there are limitations of using only this lens. I'm glad I used it though. It was plenty fast enough for hand held shots in the church without flash, and great outside too. Gave a great natural perspective. Only thing I couldn't really do without getting stupidly close was the ring exchanging, but another photog did that bit.
@@Ineedahandle75 hey, i’d love to see the images you shot. where can i check them
Yo man!! When you going to post any new videos? Show us your latest project or something. Seriously love your vids man
I'm sorry I've been slacking - I promise I'm coming back strong
@@GeretyPhoto haha I believe in you. You helped me Start my career so now I gotta see what censai is up to
i noticed that when you used iso 100 on the lady that accompanies you, photo looks sharp and clean, but when shooting that photographer guy around 6:55, photo shows significant noise. have you traced, what causes the difference?
any Quality differences between the 28mm f1.8 and the 50mm f1.8? I know the 50mm is a lot more zoomed in. But if they have different distance to the object? So they "look" the same? Or are there any downsides?
They are pretty much the same for the most part.
Will this lens fit Canon 5d MK IV?
Yes, it should work on the mark 4 ;
I just checked and this lens is not being made anymore. So if you have it, dont let it go.
Can you recommend one lens for the Cannon 5D Classic when traveling and without spending 300 to 500 dollars on the lens. Thanks
Canon EF 50mm 1.8.
EF 28-105 3.5-4.5 USM - still relatively cheap, good walkaround, nice and sharp.
I wouldn’t shoot this image below f2.8. I wouldn’t recompose and shoot on this lens, it’s sharpness is only Centre not it’s edges even stopped down to f8. I stopped using this lens for photography. I use it for video work now. Check out some of the results on my RUclips channel.
Thanks for posting... Would you consider switching to the Canon 28mm f/2.8 instead?