Canon RF 28-70mm f2 - The best lens for Canon EOS R5?

[@joelhypponen]

Anyone else doing their daily workouts with the Canon 28-70mm kettlebell?

[@srinyacharya]

I absolutely love this lens and would buy it but... that is the only fear... will it replace my other prime lenses or will it replace my wife's kettle bell.

[@jamescook5931]

Beautiful video. Where were you taking this beautiful footage?

[@dantecooper4705]

I love mine! I shoot weddings. Senior and family portraits it’s a great lens. I switched to Canon mirrorless from the 5D mark iii to the R body just because of this lens alone. When the announcement was made I hopped on!!!! The images render beautifully and now on my R5 there’s something special going on here 😂

[@9rider11]

I bought this lens 1year ago and it lived on my EOS R. I have since traded up to the R6 and it now lives there.

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

Was switching to the r6 a major upgrade? I have the r now too and want this lens so bad.

[@9rider11]

@@bobbybrandnew3277 overall, just a better camera because of IBIS, better dynamic range and more shooting modes.

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

@@9rider11 thank you!!!

[@colebennett4405]

Beauty photographs, Joel! And a helpful review. Really appreciate all the sample images and videos you included :)

[@joelhypponen]

My pleasure and glad it was helpful. It's truly an amazing lens and hope you enjoy using it too :)

[@jamesamoh7340]

Photography is so therapeutic to me and your videos and photos are artistic mastery. My photos (composition wise) and editing have gotten so much better since taking your moment lesson. Thank you SO MUCH.

[@joelhypponen]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words James. Really appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you have enjoyed my lesson as well!

[@markelroy7774]

I love the lens. Works for every type of photo

[@joelhypponen]

Thanks for watching Mark and totally agree with that. Possibly the best all around lens I have used

[@ericfreutel8240]

Excellent! Great review and wonderful photographs. Thank you.

[@joelhypponen]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching Eric!

[@zolloz235]

Man I just found you channel as I was searching for content about this lens. Such a high quality, keep it up man! Subbed!

[@joelhypponen]

Ah that's so nice to hear and hope you enjoyed the video! And thanks for the sub!

[@maciekphotos7692]

Oh my goodness, the pictures 😍

[@joelhypponen]

Thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexanderv4042]

Beautiful shots! Where did you photograph the landscape shots? Norway? Great review!

[@joelhypponen]

Thanks a lot! Yeah the photographs are from Norway :)

[@salvamando1]

Thanks for posting this awesome overview and great sample images and video! Many folks, including myself are reconsidering this lens now that IBIS is no longer part of a wish list and it’s finally a reality with Canon’s latest offerings.Those reds/yellows/oranges look so gorgeous with whatever grading/edits you did! Will definitely purchase this lens at some point now that I own the R5!

[@joelhypponen]

Thank you! So nice to hear this and glad the video was helpful, and such a great lens for sure :)

[@sarajcory7425]

I have rented this lens. Day one, macro garden shots are amazing and intense. LOVE THIS. It's about the same weight as my 100-500 which I carry on hikes. So I don't think the weight is going to kill me.

[@joelhypponen]

Glad you have enjoyed the lens, it really is incredible and so versatile.

[@obscurelines]

Have rented this lens for a wedding job. It was great fun and is like to own it (sadly I now shoot Lumix) but don't time to note: 1. 28mm isn't that wide. 2. It's a have set up. 3. The aperture is so big when my wife picked up the camera and took photos of me I suddenly realised it's a bit intimidating close up. 4. Because of the side you can't move through the zoom range quickly, it's a little harder for run and gun. You have to stop, adjust, and carry on. In that it is like having 3 primes you can put on quickly. If I made a switch to R5 I'd buy this lens.

[@ShervinShares]

I'm so close to buying this lens, my wallet does not agree

[@joelhypponen]

Totally get that, and agree it has a hefty price tag. Hope you will get to rent it out or try shoot it either way

[@ShervinShares]

@@joelhypponen I ordered it a few weeks ago! It's on backorder, hoping it'll arrive soon :)

[@sentimental89]

​@@ShervinSharesdid you get it? Do you like it?

[@frandecatta]

I own it since 2019 and, defenitely, as a wedding photographer, is a dream come true. The combo with the R6 is simply stunning: this lens outperfoms the sensor, but I don't need the 45 mpx files from R5 (at least for now)

[@joelhypponen]

That is such a great setup and glad to hear you are enjoying the glass!

[@frandecatta]

@@joelhypponen thanks!! And great video too 🤗

[@jghosttheconscious]

My favorite lens

[@glenns001]

Ive got this lens, spends more time on my R5 than the 15-35, i like the size of it and its great for any type of photography or video

[@joelhypponen]

Totally agree with you, if I had to pick only one - this is it. Have been considering the 15-35mm as well but have not yet needed it enough. Have you been happy with the lens?

[@glenns001]

@@joelhypponen yes its great, really sharp as are all the RF lenses, im more of a landscape photographer thats why the first RF was the 15-35 but im getting more into weddings lately so the 28-70 works great for that

[@joelhypponen]

@@glenns001 Right. Different strokes for different folks and hope you enjoy your lens a lot!

[@nicehoopers]

where did you order it? seems like it’s out of stock everywhere

[@arthur3038]

Great Video. Personally I decided on the 24-70 2.8. For me, the minimum focus distance, no IS, the price, the weight was decisive.

[@joelhypponen]

Totally understand that. 28-70mm doesn't have IS but the weight and price differences are significant. Hope you have enjoyed the glass!

[@LWadsworth]

You get 8 stops of IS with the 28-70mm on an R body.

[@arthur3038]

@@LWadsworth i doubt that very much the 28-70 2.0 has no IS ..

[@Stefan1968ful]

Hmmm...for me not an option. The image quality is excellent, no doubt. But it does not give your images a special touch like a 1.2 lens. So I prefer the Canon RF 50mm 1.2 combined with a Canon F 24-70mm 2.8. The 24-70mm 2.8 for standard work and the 50mm 1.2 for images where I want get a special look. My opinion.

[@joelhypponen]

Very interesting to hear. Actually have heard some others do the exact same thing and loving their 50mm RF lens.

[@Stefan1968ful]

@@joelhypponen Well, the Canon RF 50mm 1:2 is simply a stellar lens. Absolutely brilliant in any regard.

[@joelhypponen]

@@Stefan1968ful Glad to hear that and I hope to try that out soon as well!

[@Kfzzzll]

In best case get booth😅

[@jiajianhou426]

I compared this lens to my 50 f1.2 at f2 and I see pretty much no difference. But the 28-70's 50mm fov is wider than the 50mm f1.2 at the same distance.

[@joelhypponen]

Interesting, I did not know that and looking forward to try more RF primes with the R5.

[@TJ-po9ol]

Hey Joel, how does this do with handheld video on the wide end? Do you get the sensor wobble with the R5? I get it on my non-stabilized lenses wide, but didn't get it on the rf 24-105 wide. It seems the lenses that have stabilization don't have a problem with wobble. This 28-70 is supposed to have good stabilization with the R5, but yeah, wondering if it shows wobbles in video. Thanks!

[@joelhypponen]

Hey thanks for bringing that up. I actually had the same concern but haven't had any issues shooting hand held so far even with wide. The IBIS is pretty good plus with warp stabilizer you should be golden.

[@TJ-po9ol]

@@joelhypponen Sweet, my 16-35 2.8 without IS was really jello'y even at 35mm lol

[@raphaelkupka6920]

Such nice Footage, love it.

[@joelhypponen]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you!

[@nobraidps]

That's not a lens... It a Canon! 🤣 Pun intended

[@joelhypponen]

Loool! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed

[@dev8996]

I am looking for this lens for filmmaking and photography as well ? so what u suggest ?

[@joelhypponen]

Highly recommend if your budget allows, although at the moment they are sold out in many places at least over here.

[@chuiwyjustin]

I own this lens + EOS R5 and have no regrets.

[@joelhypponen]

Nice! That's probably the best combo I have ever used for digital photography

[@srinyacharya]

Is it good for landscape photography ?

[@royaltykidstv]

I’m confused when you said continuous f2 aperture. All lenses have more apertures correct? Example, this lens can do f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6 etc?

[@bngr_bngr]

The F stop is continuous while you change the focal length.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@bngr_bngr thank you

[@joelhypponen]

This! Thanks :)

[@forfunn]

As always drone shoots are amazing. Good review.

[@joelhypponen]

Thanks man. Appreciate it and stoked you enjoyed the video!

[@darylbalram]

@@joelhypponen they are amazing, what equipment did you use for those. Thank you.

[@joelhypponen]

@@darylbalram Thanks! Used the DJI Mavic Air 2

[@jason_mar]

I rented the 28-70mm recently and it's an amazing lens. I didn't think the weight would be an issue, but man it's really heavy! Definitely not a great travel lens. Otherwise it would be great to use if you didn't have to lug it around all day. I just posted a video edit using the 28-70mm lens, let me know what you think, thanks!

[@joelhypponen]

It really is haha! Everything is relative but you are totally right on that. Loved the details you captured in your latest video, keep up the great work!

[@Kfzzzll]

Just ordered mine, had luck to find one on the market 😉😉😉

[@joelhypponen]

Amazing! So nice to hear that and congrats! Hope you enjoy it a lot :)

[@thomas.kovacik]

So good dude!

[@joelhypponen]

Oh man, appreciate it a lot Thomas. Wouldn't be like that without you!

[@johannahypponen6270]

Nice video 😚😘 good Job!😊

[@thedondeluxe6941]

I've been looking reeeeeally hard at your finn-ad for this lens lately...😄😄😄

[@joelhypponen]

Haha thanks man! I mean it's a great lense for sure :)

[@SamuelTaipale]

Is that Fabio in your photos?

[@joelhypponen]

His stepbrother Tarzan. Fabio forgot his long johns at home and couldn't join.

[@fpvjordi]

Amazing. New Sub!

[@joelhypponen]

So glad to hear you enjoyed and thanks a lot. Hope you enjoy what's coming!

[@benjhaisch]

That’s one big boi

[@joelhypponen]

Haha beefy for sure. Can't complain about the performance but fat he is

[@johannahypponen6270]

Aika on arvokasta valuuttaa tässä sen olet käyttänyt hyvin 😁🙌

[@joelhypponen]

Haha lolol kiitos very much :)

[@frankfeng2701]

No 24mm so no.

[@joelhypponen]

That was my main concern as well before getting the lens. There are some workarounds like stitching a few 28mm shots together, but I understand well what you mean.

[@frankfeng2701]

@@joelhypponen 20-100 f/4 would be perfect.

[@untouchable360x]

Because you probably can’t afford it.

[@joelhypponen]

Thanks for watching and hopefully one day I will

[@DuragVince-]

Canon products are so sexy...

[@joelhypponen]

They look pretty good but most importantly they work great too (minus the overheating...)

[@DuragVince-]

Joel Hypponen great point.

[@jsleger3404]

So basically your title should be "why you SHOULD buy this lens"...I guess you wanted some views because there are already a lot of videos like this...anyway still a good video but damn I hate clickbait titles...

[@joelhypponen]

You are not wrong at all. Appreciate your feedback regardless, and working hard on a better title for this fat boy

[@jsleger3404]

@@joelhypponen don't worry ;) keep the good work!