excellent tutorial Thanks

This is a solid lens in my camera bag my 1st rf lens and I love it!!!

No one talks about the macro portion of the 24-105 mk1

Hi Roy, now that you are on the RF system, does this lens still work ok with the ef-rf adapter? Best wishes.

Very nice review but still I can't decide between rf 24-70 2.8 and the rf 24-105 f4. Would like an all rounder for travel and family photos with my R6 I (also own rf 35 f1.8 and rf 70-200 f4). Any other thoughts or advice? Do you know if the 24-70 have noticeable better IQ (color, sharpness ) and better build quality? Thank you!

Thank you. I own and really like this f/4 lens and R5 body pairing even though I own the f2.8 RF holy trinity. I owned both the EF versions when I shot Canon DSLRs but obviously like the latest versions better. Wonder if Canon will ever consider creating a 24-120mm version like Nikon has. Take care.

Thanks for your great appreciation of this camera. I am an amateur and have a 60 D for quite a while. I read a lot about full frame cameras and five years ago got a chance of having a nearly brand new 1 ds mk 3 for 700 pounds. I grabbed it and still enjoy it. But the additional features of the 5D mk4 still bogs me.

I have the vivitar 3900 (potato masher) which I liked, back in the days. I liked the handle as you could easily carry it with your camera. I wish someone made a similar handle mount flash bracket that you could mount a speedlight on it. Something that would keep your flash and camera together but give you the option to detach the flash and lift it up.

On my R5 I set my DOF button to open the flash menu, I can then easily change the flash settings (like high speed sync) via the screen instead of the small flash menu.

Fascinating video, thanks Roy. I am a hobbyist photographer who shoots mostly birds down by the river or in my back garden. I have a 90D and an R8. I absolutely love them both but I find it easier to get great shots with the R8, the eye detect auto focus is brilliant! I also struggle slightly to get the exposure spot on with the 90D, it’s usually a bit over or a bit under. The 90D has a canon 100-400L usm ii attached permanently where as the R8 now has the RF 200-800. I treat my 90D like a classic car now, I love using it but the R8 out performs it in all areas so has become my daily ‘Driver’.

Thanks. I've got one...Menu is a nightmare, I'm a simple man...I'll learn video with it...and keep analyzing the menu options. 🤞.......and try back focusing.

I have gone through two of these. Crunchy focus that is noisy and jumpy. Just bought the 1.8 STM for use on my 5DM3s, which has nice auto focus. For the money, the Zeiss 50 1.4 planar is the lens for me. Solid lens and great results.

Roy, what is that other keyboard you got there? Does that have anything do with the way you edit?

Why is 430 the best ? I have Canon 600 Ext RT mk 2 flash I was told it's top of the line? I also have Canon El 100 Speedlite Flash and I really like it !

I’ve just bought a 5D mk ii with a sigma 35mm 1.4 lens…both used and arriving next week!

Buen video. Tengo este objetivo hace años y lo mantengo en mi mochila puesto que lo ocupo bastante a la hora de crear vistas 360 para tours virtuales inmobiliarios. Es una verdadera joya que hoy en día poco se ve y para la edad que tiene (la misma que tengo) funciona de maravillas. Creo que me quedaré con esta lente por muchos años mas. Estoy feliz con ella. Por cierto funciona a la perfección en cámaras SLR de película, como en las DSLR 5D Mark ii y iii como en las mirroles como la Eos R. Saludos!

Just picked one up for £200 will let you know how it goes bought mainly for Landscapes

Has anyone run into an issue of auto rotate not working & know how to fix it? I have it turned on for both camera & computer but it doesn't recognize it. Such a great video though & definitely wanna look into the live view attachment!

I wonder how this will perform on a Sigma mc11 adapter mounted on a Sony camera

Like your reviews, always factual and honest. Thought about this lens for a long time when my ef 24-105 started falling apart. Heard rumors about version 2 but it will probably be too expensive.

Hey Roy! I bought a speedlite from Canon based on your review. Thanks for putting me on the right path - have a lovely weekend!

The greatest revelation is that we live in the age of AI editing. Look at the pictures. Can you actually tell it came from a 6 mp camera?? That is why old digital cameras now don't hit rock bottom prices anymore except maybe when they are 20 years old. BUT! if there is any hype behind any old camera. Expect ransom prices for old pieces of gear.

Hi, question…using this on an aps-c (R50) would you lose all of the optical benefits? I’m referring to the 38mm/168mm f/frame equivalent.

Nice review. I shoot with the R6 and have thought about moving up to the RF version. Other than the lighter weight, can't justify the extra $$$. I also love the internal zoom. And, yes. It is a tank!

I used the Canon 50mm 1.2 lens on the 5D when the 5D first came out. What a lens that was.....still remember it all these years later after switching to a D700.

I have had this lense for a couple of years on my slr and it has been amazing. And for close up portraits on my RP is also amazing. However. Shooting on an RP at 3m distance or more. On single point autofocus due to the model wearing sun glasses. It consistently front focused about a foot in front on every shot. A steep rf to ef learning curve. Next shoot will be manual af with zebra lines, or face af. The ef 50 1.4 has that issue also apparently. Yes the purple fringing is extreme at 1.8 and f2

Watching this because I am picking up my 12yo MkII again, to be used for macro. Appreciate the talk, will probably have to watch something about flash.

Interesting view from a professional on how this lens is used and how it performs in a harsh environment. My version was also razor sharp. But in the end the f/2.8 was a little bit too heavy. The f/4.0 version I have now is also razor sharp and a lot lighter. But still, the f/2.8 is a great lens.

Another excellent review Roy! I picked the 430 EX III-RT used on a Good will auction site for $50 U.S.. Was like brand new. Excellent flash! Shot a High School sports banquet recently one set of batteries. Totally agree on the blinding bright red light on the back, and the Off/Lock/On switch. Overall excellent flash!

I have this lens on my R6 II. I always love this standard zoom. It works amazingly well in daylight/outdoors or good indoor lighting. Love it for street photography - in good daylight. I am thinking of selling it now and get the RF 24-70 2.8 because now I am doing a lot of tournament photography and I don't like how this lens work for that. Not fast enough. I got the RF 70-200mm 2.8 and wow what a difference!! I only had this lens for 6 months, but still having a hard time parting with it as the focal lengths on this is so good. The 2.8 version is too big and expensive. So I am torn, lol. I love this lens...

Thanks for this video. I just purchased one used so I can practice! It’s been over 5 years since I touched a professional camera. My memory is pretty rusty on set up and settings. I am so excited!

I've had my Nikon 50mm 1.4G since forever and as soon as I got my Sigma Art 50mm 1.4 then did my test shots, I couldn't help but notice that the Sigma @1.4 is actually sharper than my Nikon @2.8... It was such a game changer... I've had old SIGMA EX DG HSM primes and I never use them wide open unless I'm treading to a territory where I would get a blurry shot because of low shutter speed. I now shoot exclusively ART lenses.. 24,35,50,85,135

Never watched a review before where I agreed with 100% of what was being said. First time for everything. Practical photography is where I’m at after 40 years of doing it. About to move to RF so will buy a body with this lens on it. The old EF one dropped onto a church floor, I put it back together myself, kinda works. My 70-200 2.8 got hit by a baseball just last week. Carried on working but I think the autofocus might be out a smidge. Need to test. I love that lens, only have the II but it’s a great sports lens. Been hanging on for the new R5 but the wait is infuriating so might have to drop back to R6 Mark II for sport and stick with 5d for portraiture

Very interesting video

just found one with 13,000 actuations and nice cosmetic condition for £400 at my local camera shop, can't wait to try it out!

Bought my 70-200 2.8 (the non-IS version) 10 years ago when I first took the plunge into pursuing photography professionally and it completely transformed my approach and mindset to taking pictures for clients. If you want to start making money from photography, just buy one, don't even think about it. Took me a year to pay mine off but was worth every penny and has since paid for itself many times over.

ich danke Dir für den tollen Vergleich, ich stehe gerade genau vor der gleichen Frage.

Amazing reviews, can you please advise me if is good on 6 mark 2, i am looking for one lens only before i used 2 primes but is the struggle to change it and the action is there. the 2.8 is away to expensive and havy. thanks again.

It is very comforting to hear a professional photographer speaking about a long term relationship with his/her gear in a time when KZbin by default focus on your next, more expensive and better(?!) purchase of photo-equipment. Thank you!

Your nonchalant way of educating on what appears to be an extension of yourself in camera form is wonderful! Subscribed and ordered this body for shts and gigs ! Thank you sir

I am waiting for this camera to arrive. Your enthusiasm for this camera, takes away any apprehension which I would have on my decision buying this 'dinosaur' second hand. Thank you so much!

The nice thing about the II version of this lens is that it caused a significant drop in the secondhand price of the classic one. Good to see that you as a pro use a secondhand lens. The obsession with the latest gear is a great boost for the economy!

Great info

Having had this lens for the last 8/9 years or so (also bought 2nd hand) i have been really pleased with it. I used it on my70D and 7Dmk2. Recently bought a R6mk2 and was thinking i needed a faster lens. Stumbled on your video while looking at the 70-200mm f2.8 video. Think i'll hang on to it. Great video. Liked and subscribed.

still have it and its great

I had one of these & loved it ... I was using it to take photos of negatives & the focus would just roll out when it tilted down. So, I researched & found a used version one with metal mount ... Ii is 37 years old & works great on my 5DS, R6 MkII & soon on my R5C. Man, I love this lens! Except the focus is too noisy for video. Great Videos Roy!

Which f stop is it most crisp at? I just bought one and excited to learn all about it

So helpful. This is the only video the shows step by step like this. Exactly what I needed and what I was looking for. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Planning to buy this lens

I use the Peak Design slide strap on my 7Dii. LOVE IT.