Canon RF 50mm F1.2 - 100+ Wedding Review

Here is my review of Canon RF 50mm f1.2 after 2 years and 100+ weddings and 150+ other sessions. My work consists of Weddings, Engagement Sessions, families, Couples Portraits, Band Photos, and Headshots.
This lens is full of character and I love it. From the amazing bokeh to the fun sun flares it helps me create some amazing images.
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Video recorded on the GFX 100s and GF 45mm F2.8
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[@ROYALNOLA]

Finally a photogrpgaphy video that shows photogrphy

[@mynameistrd6841]

i agree completely

[@bmc1222]

Wonderful work on display. This is without a doubt one of the best videos I’ve watched. The breadth of images you showed, color, tonality simply fantastic. I’m in the market for a 50 and you’ve helped solidify my decision. Thank you.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks. Great to hear. Hit me up on Instagram so I can check out the images you create when you get one.

[@bmc1222]

@@ThePhotographerGuy Definitely will do. Literally just watching your review on the 28 - 70 too. Love that you go through and show your images, really insightful for people in my position. Keep it up bro !

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

@@bmc1222 That's probably my most used lens these days. Amazing all around.

[@GoldenBarter]

Just picked up the 1.2! So excited for it. Your photos look great

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

thanks. It's an amazing lens.

[@SummersSnaps]

Wonderful work Ely, thanks for sharing.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks!

[@Astiian]

These are absolutely fantastic

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thank you.

[@georgescanvas]

That picture of the couple on the beach in front pf the Golden Gate bridge was stunning - and the one right after of the silhouette of the same couple . . High quality images.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks, George! That was a great session. Canon colors popped that for those edits.

[@javison_4]

some fantastic work here

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks!

[@ajdsp]

Aces !!!

[@thejakegerstenfeldvlog5267]

Picked this lense up in October! This paired with the R5 is a monster combination 💪🏼

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

100%

[@zaodekov]

Great work. Btw I have the EF 35 1.4 II and it is one of the best lenses ever created from Canon.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

I need to rent that one again. I want to try it on the GFX 100s.

[@kennethcheong4498]

Nice wedding shots! I finally bit the bullet and got the RF50L. You have a couple of panoramas with this lens, and I'm wondering, did you switch to manual focus?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

That's great. My manual focus ring is actually stuck. I've never used it but about a year ago it i noticed it was jammed and I haven't had time to send it in. I just use a button on the back to disable Autofocus.

[@peterzuehlke]

wow, great work! I have 4 50mm prime lenses, 3 for my Leica M cameras and one 1.8 for my R6. Looks like I need another one.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks! It’s a magical lens.

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

Very professional shots, Deadly. It's so funny the difference between personal taste, I hate flare.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks. haha. nice. Sony 50mm f1.2 GM is the lens for you then;)

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

All the way...After 25 years with Canon I switched to Sony in 2017. I shoot music gigs, concerts, band portraits, and magazine editorial work. I do love the Sony primes for their quality and weight. Then for the zoom's I use Sony 16-35, the Tamron 35-150, Sony 100-400, and sometimes the 200-600. I do miss the Canon 300 f/2.8, Sony does have one in the works for 2024 so it's on my list. Thanks very much for the video, nice to talk to you. Best of luck with your channel

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

@@TrevorMcGrathPhotography That sounds like a fun kit for sure!

[@BeniaminTch]

Amazing! You're an amazing photographer. 👏 How do you get to catch both subjects in focus at 1.2 ? Do you use single shot for that? I find it difficult with couples. Thx in advance!

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks Benjamin! The RF bodies are pretty great at focusing at f1.2. The R5, R6 and R6II are all really great when paired with this lens.

[@kennethcheong4498]

Love the way you shoot backlit. Does the UV filter make any difference when you shoot into the sun?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

I've been using B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC filters for the last 10 years and they've been amazing. Broken a few with some good bumps but they're awesome. No difference when shooting into the sun.

[@paulfresh]

it definitely has characteristics to it/ paired up with a r5 it almost gives that medium format feel to it.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

For sure.

[@kifley19]

Great photos. What's the lowest shutter you would use for a portrait photo before you have to worry about blur?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

probably 1/125th. Mainly since non one ever really holds that still. I can photograph at 1/60 if it's a still scene.

[@cloud9520]

Hi Ely! How do you shoot panorama with this? Newbie here and trying to imagine it in practice. Do you use a tripod or just handheld? Does it all happen within the camera or with post production like a third party software? Your work looks amazing!

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Like this;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXbSlH6BqaxqgtU

[@cloud9520]

​@@ThePhotographerGuy Thank you so much for sharing! I was contemplating whether or not to keep this lens due to it not being as wide as 24 or 35mm but but seeing how you produce incredible wide images with it, I'm keeping it! Yes, I understand I might take more time getting multiple shots compared to single one from a wider lens, but for everything else it offers- sharpness, bokeh, focusing speed makes it all worth it! Thank you😁

[@AP_alias]

Nice content! still considering to buy it... Is that nice extrem flare in some pics all coming from the sun, or did you ad lights behind the subjects and edit them out later?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

They are all natural light.

[@AP_alias]

@@ThePhotographerGuy ...sounds good. thank you

[@EBWLY]

amazing pics! Greetings from Australia! Do you use full mechanical or EFC? I find efc can mess with the bokeh

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Hi. I have been using EFC but haven't noticed any issues. I should try both and see if there is a difference.

[@EBWLY]

@@ThePhotographerGuy gotcha! I guess I say that bc you shoot wide open and with high shutter speed and was curious! This is a great channel hope it grows!

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

@@EBWLY Thanks.

[@MrDonuts10]

Do you think the filter takes away from the quality ? I’ve been debating whether or not to put one on.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

No. I don't think it makes a difference at all. I buy the B+W MRC 010 filters. I have been using them for years and have the same one on every lens.

[@TheSilverGlow]

Do you typically shoot without the hood? I see a lot of flare in most of your images...not saying its a bad thing...just more than I'd expect.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Love flare hate hoods;) haha. haven't used a hood since 2012.

[@davidjenningsd94]

Can I ask what kind of video lights you use for your indoor portraits?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

For studio work I use a range of COB Godox lights with Bowens mounts. 100 watt to 300 watt. For weddings I use the Godox ML60 BI with their little softbox. This one: adorama.rfvk.net/c/3445588/1175784/1036?prodsku=GOML60BI&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fgoml60bi.html&intsrc=PUI2_9102

[@omagaquefez]

Hello! Brazil over here! Is this lens very different from the EF 50mm 1.2?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

hey. Yes. It is much sharper.

[@chavitavb]

In terms of sharpness. Is the 24-70 2.8 or 50mm 1.2 sharper ?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Ooo. not really sure. I never use the 50mm at 2.8. They're both super sharp and never really fall short.

[@emptyandseephotos7858]

Nice work s

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks!

[@dayinthelifehawaii]

you got lots of lens flare in the photos, is this the quality of the lens or your shooting style, or plugin?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

It's all in camera.

[@jujus_reviews]

Sold this for the 85. Slightly regretting it since I need to be wider since I’ve been shooting more professionally. Hoping to pick up a new one on Black Friday to use with my 85.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

They're both so great. But I do find the 50mm on my camera more.

[@jujus_reviews]

@ThePhotographerGuy my style of shooting I prefer the 85 to document the day and candid reactions but for groups and posing I’m finding I NEED my 50 back. Not looking forward to it price wise but it will give me the look I’m going for

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

@@jujus_reviews True. They aren't cheap.

[@PatrikSkiffardFoto]

If you could start over, would you get the 85mm or the 50mm ? 😅

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

50mm for sure.

[@sethiphotography]

can I assume that you don like to shoot with the lens hood on?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Haven't used a hood since 2010. I use UV filters to protect my glass. I love flare.

[@jaystilo8387]

The lens is great, however, your skills as a photographer would have made a cheap lens look expensive.

[@user-viktor1971]

Отличный обьектив сам использую в работе! Привет тебе с Урала России

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thanks.

[@KyleBursaw]

I believe I see a Loupedeck live in front of you? I'd definitely be interested to see a review of that if you're looking for more content ideas, especially since your channel is new. I get the impression Loupedeck just sends out stuff to big channels and they do the review, say nice things and then never use it again and that these things might not be as good as their marketing has implied. And if it is a different brand, I'd be curious what you use and how it is.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Hey Kyle, I have been using the loupdeck live for about a year and a half and love it. I had the original one, then bought the CT. The CT was crashing my 13" m1 mac a ton so I sent it back. When I got the M1 Max I figured i'd try try the loupdceck Live. It's been great. I mainly just use it for shortcut button like common crop ratios and quick instagram export. I'll probably do a small review on it including keyboard shortcuts when I get better in Final Cut... I recommend getting it through amazon prime so that you can return it if it doesn't work well with your computer.

[@acephotography4893]

Fastest and sharpest on the market

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

100%

[@royaltykidstv]

I thought you had to be at f/2.0 and above for two people or more?

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Depends on the distance.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@ThePhotographerGuy can you give me an example? Been thinking of purchasing this lens.

[@asafoadjei1]

Your works are too awesome. You are kind of natural light photographer, stand to be corrected though.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

Thank you. I do use some strobes or constant lights when needed. but prefer natural for sure.

[@bahaatamer1245]

Me: *just bought a used Sigma 50 1.4 for $400, and is happy with it* KZbin: "perfect time to make him feel bad for it!"

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

haha. I've used dozens of lenses. Just use what works for you. I Used that sigma lens for 2 years and loved it.

[@bahaatamer1245]

@@ThePhotographerGuy thanks Ely. I just got it like 3 hours ago. Let's hope for the best out of it 😆