The BEST Lenses for Canon's RF Mount!

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Note: The price of the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L is actually $2,700.
Chris runs down his favorite lenses for Canon RF mount in a variety of categories. If you have a Canon mirrorless camera, you need to check this out!
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Order our favorite Canon RF lenses:
14-35mm f/4 IS L: www.adorama.com/car1435.html?...
50mm f/1.8 STM: www.adorama.com/car5018.html?...
50mm f/1.2 L: www.adorama.com/ca5012afu.htm...
24-70mm f/2.8 L: www.adorama.com/car2470.html?...
28-70mm f/2 L: www.adorama.com/car28702.html...
70-200mm f/2.8L: www.adorama.com/car7020028.ht...
70-200mm f/4L: www.adorama.com/car702004.htm...
85mm f/2 Macro: www.adorama.com/car852.html?k...
100mm f/2.8 L: www.adorama.com/car10028.html...
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Ultrawides
2:37 - Normal primes
3:51 - Standard zooms
4:55 - Telephoto zooms
6:18 - Portrait primes
7:31 - Macros
8:43 - Telephoto Primes
9:33 - I'm so glad you came!

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

100-500 for just $2? I know they say Canon glass is expensive, but this seems like a great deal!

[@pal54321]

the most expensive lenses for the canon RF mount SHOULD be the title of the video. The lack of 3rd party lenses made me switch to sony

[@adamwhittingham86]

​@@pal54321good for you

[@theodorelenoir]

The company listened to its customers complaining about RF lenses being too expensive and decided to give us a 99.92% price reduction. Canon is truly the People's brand!

[@pal54321]

@@theodorelenoir This is completely true. Oh, and I just saw a pig flying :)

[@danielschmaderer]

2k for a lens that is f7.1at 500mm though. Maybe if it were at least f5.6, I can see the price justified. Sure it’s only 2/3 a stop slower than I’d like, but it’s still 2/3 a stop. That being said, 100-500 might have to be the way I go when I do switch to canon. That or adapt the sigma 150-600.

[@blakeanderson5428]

Dude, so glad you didn't just got all-L in this video! The 85mm f2 macro is a lens I cannot get enough of!

[@DamonMoritz]

I love the playful nature of your informative and positive videos that support our community. Very entertaining and watchable.

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

Jordan should film the next video entirely on a 35mm just to show Chris it's the best focal length

[@thatjordandrake]

I do that all the time. The most recent episode was the Sigma 14mm F1.4 review, all shot on the Panasonic 35mm F1.8.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

Certainly not the best for close ups of people, but it gets busy for sure. I originally bought mine for shallow backstage images, but when i started using it for street portraits...wow. brand new world.

[@1armbiker]

I find it really impressive that Nikon went from being lambasted for not having a huge lens lineup to winning a whole category against Canon in its own lens list in just a few years. It really is incredible how far they've come; though I would like to see them match Canon with an ultrawide prime under 20mm; and that 28-70 f/2 really is something special.

[@ClearComplexity]

The only good thing about Nikon is they allow third parties to fill holes in the DX/APS-C lineup. Then again, I'm still cross with Nikon after they stole my trade-in gear worth over 1,000 and then ghosted my emails and ignored my questions in calls after signing they received it. Never got an adjusted value, never got any credit, and they even admitted they received it after I told them the name, address, and processing number proving they did.

[@mjkarger89]

@@ClearComplexity So what you're saying is no one should listen to your opinion on Nikon gear because you have a vendetta against them.

[@GungKrisna12]

@@ClearComplexity and is there's anyone who never use first party lenses? Also the Z DX 12-28mm just sealed their victory

[@sjcproductionsandmedia]

I've used a wide variety of RF lenses and the 28 to 70mm is king but the downside is that it is extremely heavy so that made me choose the Canon 50mm RF lens instead. The way I see it is if its killing my back at a wedding how is it even worth it?

[@Blitz_Shorts]

Viltrox will soon announce 16mm 1.8AF lens for Z mount

[@adamwhittingham86]

The RF100-400 is phenomenal for the money. From close focus to long end zoom, its weight and size too. Really versatile lens. Its pretty much lived on my camera for a past year

[@rimtiggins6078]

Yep, amazing value for money. I was blown away by how sharp it is even on an R5

[@fromquake]

Great lens. Definitely worth it at < $400 on canons refurbished shop

[@adamwhittingham86]

@@rimtiggins6078 good to know it still holds up on R5. I'm using R6 with it. Probably end up on an R5 one day :)

[@lsamoa]

Fantastic lens indeed, love mine!

[@Ancorarte]

Did You make money with it?

[@BLEEJazz]

Using RF50mm F1.2 and RF 135mm F1.8 as my main combos. Amazing lenses!!

[@Ancorarte]

Are you a PRO? I'm looking for a full-frame camera, and Canon EOS 45 looks like a great choice, less expensive than the Sony a1. Video 8K (who needs this amount of resolution? A maniac?) will force me to buy a new computer, but it looks like Mac mini with M2 processors will help 😆

[@haraldsiebert3033]

Tell'em Chris!!! Thanks for the Video and your assessment of the Canon RF lineup. We really need more media putting pressure on Canon for their (in parts) lacking lens-system.

[@mwaithephoto]

I can’t wait for the rest of this series with all the other brands. I love you guys.

[@Riskbreaker2009]

Sony, Nikon & L-mount

[@veloce981]

Chris did Sony's best lenses on DPReview 10 months ago if that counts.

[@martyd5819]

Having tried aftermarket lenses I prefer OEM. Buy nice or buy twice. So happy that Gear Patrol is keeping DPReview alive.

[@adamdumsday]

Your videos are very educational. They're teaching me a lot!

[@RFGfotografie]

Great video. Very nice overview of the gear that is available now for the RF mount and very well made picks. Keep on the good work.

[@neilmarshall9408]

That was another great video guys. I really love those affordable primes from Canon 16,35,50,85.

[@AManWhoWasntThere]

The RF 35 is a fantastic little lens! Sharp wide open, beautiful bokeh & rendering and on top of that it has IS and focuses extremely close.

[@jamiermathlin]

I run the 14-35mm F4 L, the 24-105mm F4 L and the 70-200mm F4 L om an R5 body, it makes for a small lite kit, great for travel and stunning sharpness, thanks Canon 😀

[@scopeway]

Great episode as always.

[@CryptoJones]

I love my RF 85mm f/2 Macro. I subbed to the podcast just because you recommended this.

[@brigittedonovan]

Great review! Thanks so much!

[@larrybrantley8835]

The "no 3rd party policy" is keeping me from buying into the Canon RF system. I shot Canon FD for many years, then EF film and DSLR. It was great! There were so many choices in Canon lenses alone, and the third-party lenses gave so many options. Now, at the point of going mirrorless I'm looking seriously at Sony (Nikon has its own issues), or Fuji.

[@whatwelearned]

Zero interest in any company limiting me to their lenses

[@recklesscoding]

I recently switched to Sony, after using Fuji for some time. As a primes shooter, I found Sony’s GM line surprisingly excellent and Sigma’s i-series a good alternative for a compact setup. I also picked up Tamron’s f2.8 zooms which are fantastic for their price and size! I feel like the 3rd party lenses not only provide cheaper alternatives to Sony’s lenses but also complement them for different scenarios. Plus, their existence probably pushes Sony to keep their lenses prices somewhat cheaper than Canonikon - at least in Europe.

[@imreallydamntired]

@@recklesscodingtotally, i have sigma primes 35,50 and 85 and i have a tamron 35-150, 135gm and 200-600 its amazing having so many options to choose from

[@lsamoa]

They dropped that policy recently, there are 3rd party AF lenses coming up for the RF mount. And if you don't mind manual lenses, there's been such 3rd party RF lenses all along.

[@whatwelearned]

@@lsamoa That's fine but they've taken so long that people have entered competing ecosystems. Canon thought they were in the 80s but now everyone else is just as good. Shame.

[@carrow2250]

Thanks! Just bought a Canon R8 body and a couple of your recommended lenses.

[@EricRoseBahamas]

Hiya and thanks for the choices. I am thinking of getting an RF soon. Waving from The Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@RoadmapMBA]

I love my RF 50mm 1.2 🙏🏻 Great video!

[@pedzsan]

The 100mm macro is quite nice. I need a large prime but I’m waiting hoping, as you said, Canon comes out with a new RF prime. Gossip said that Canon will start to allow 3rd party lenses. I’d buy the new Sigma 14mm f/1.4 art lens in a heart beat if it would fit. The 800mm f/11 I really like and I’m using it more than I expected. It is limited as you said but in Texas sunshine, it really gets up close to small finch size birds and it is super light so an R5 body and that lens is very comfortable to casually stroll around with. Right now, the 100-500mm is a must have.

[@jonaswicker6188]

Love it! Cant wait for the Sony and Leica episodes :)

[@markburns993]

I have had my EOS-R for the past almost four years and have not bought an RF lens yet. The EF-RF control ring adapter puts the control ring where I prefer it closer to the camera which I use for EVC or ISO, a joy when getting the exposure just right. I have bought the EF 100-400/4.5-5.6IIL IS which is fantastic on my R or on my 90D, just shot an evening graduation from the bleachers with this on my R. I use the EF 24-70/4L IS on my R most of the time, while using an older very sharp Tamron 17-50/2.8 XrDi on my 90D for similar results. And then there is the now discontinued Tamron 35-150/2.8-4 VC which I use for outdoor portraits which is very good on my 90D or on my R. The 35-150 was bought for my 70D and was great on it, tack sharp like the 70-200s but with a more useful focal range. I will probably add the EF 16-35/4 L IS to my collection. These lenses work even better on my R due to their EVF on sensor focusing giving me sharper results more of the time. I will probably upgrade my 90D to the EOS-R7 later.

[@cmiller7299]

As someone who owns an R5, R6 II, and R7...I have yet to own a single piece of RF glass. Adapting EF is still perfect for my professional needs. Though Canon would tempt me if they ever release a compact & good performing 50 f/1.4

[@simonmaduxx6777]

This man speaks truth! The canon RF lineup isnt what people think it is unless your spending thousands and thousands just to have the core L set. I have a complete primary set of Ef glass, and the only thing i want from RF is a 50 1.4. Hell, i just bought a 16-35 f4 two years ago and have used it once...still smells new. RFS is also a joke, worst set of lenses for a mount in the industry.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

@@xxichikokoxx Yeah adapting is no big deal to me. I used to adapt plenty of lenses to my 3 M bodies. Budget notwithstanding, eventually I'll probably have the 24 to 70 RF. I just don't have that equivalent on EF. This other compromises I don't want to make, like going from my bulletproof but heavy 70 to 200 to a push pull design. As a product I just don't want that. And of course there's no options. So ultimately for me, the bigger frustrating issue is that Canon is simply not making mid-range lenses, so there is literally no replacement for my 50 1.4. That is my most critical lens and the only nearest replacement is like $2,500. Thats insanity. Anyway enjoy your gear. I'm going to take this R62 out on its maiden voyage to Tokyo pretty soon along with a sigma 31.4 on my m62. There will be pictures lol. PS - If I had a bigger budget I wouldn't even buy into RF I'd go and get one of the Panasonic bodies.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

@@xxichikokoxx Oh trust me I believe you. I wish it was sharper at f2, as Overall the 24 to 70 is a bit better. But it's f2 so... One day I'll do a loaner from CPS. Maybe if I can get that from CPS abroad.

[@marcusnartatez]

​@@simonmaduxx6777I'm not sure what you've seen but at f2 the lens is still tack sharp.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

@@marcusnartatez I was actually doing some research on it recently. Not that I plan to purchase it but just researching for future needs. If I had a 24 to 70 it would help greatly with my own location work I've bought all of my Canon gear over last decade by referencing the digital picture. Seeing those simple image quality tests is a lot easier to use than DP reviews for example. It's simply black and white, which makes it easier to spot chroma sharpness etc. Not sure if you've used it but it's a great reference for all Cannon stuff. You can do a direct comparison between lenses, you can see The f2 is very good wide open but not as sharp as if you were shooting 2.8 for example. But hey at least you own it I don't I'm happy for you. One day I'll get to play with it, I'm going to check if Cannon does CPS loans when abroad. Cheers

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

[@katedaniel2201]

Love the creative use of High Park, lol! 😆

[@shounakhinge8]

NEED the same video for all other brands!

[@DCAMM720]

For anyone thinking about getting the 35mm 1.8, it's fantastic even wide open and stopped down just a bit performs just as well as the L series stuff. It's wildly underrated for its price and size.

[@FabledFew]

I have the 16mm f/2.8 - 35mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.8. They get the job done, but man they feel lackluster in the hands. My 35mm’s focus ring has become so loose you can go from minimum to infinity in the smallest nudge. We also have a Nikon Z set of 35-50-85mm and those lenses (even though they’re also f/1.8) just feel so much better to use. I am thinking of getting the 28-70mm f/2 next.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

When it comes to canon, focus on the highest quality you can get. their older mid range lenses had some real gems (85 1.4, which i forgot existed)..my 35mm f2 I Sis a banger to this day (feels better on my 5d3 tho). Try to find a default EF lens to adapt while you build the funds for the 28-70. Unfortunately non of your RF lenses are particularly good, and the 16 is just pretty bad overall. I just wont buy those. I have a relatively new r62, and only old glass adapted.

[@TheNewArtSchool]

I have only been using EF glass and it’s amazing 😊

[@reginaldwalton]

To me personally, it just makes so much more sense to use my current EF glass on the R5, especially since you're not having to use any glass in between the adapter and the EF lens. Of course I do own a couple of RF lenses (14-35, 28-70 and the RF100), but for my telephoto lenses (70-200 and 100-400), I don't see the need to replace those, especially since I can use the 1.4 III teleconverter on then when needed.

[@jw48335]

I'm running the R7 with Canon speed booster, EF 16-35 F4, 24-105 F4 ii, and 100-400 F4.5-5.6 ii and 35mm F2 IS. That gives me fast glass and dual-IS across the board, and I can opt for the 1.6x crop when I want it. It's nice - my GAS is quite happy with this arrangement. Oh, and a 60mm EF-S handles macro.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

35mm F2 IS- great lens, really good build quality compared to recent RF midrange cheap stuff. I also have the EF 16-35 F4, 24-105 F4. Ill say this, you may want to look at a r8- the 16-35 for crop is a huge chop to your view. Your set will be so much better on ff. 35mm ff is simply amazing, i used to adapt mine to my canon crops but the filed of view is just weirdly different.

[@jw48335]

@@simonmaduxx6777 I have the Canon branded speed booster, making the 16-35 on my R7 into an 18-40mm F2.8 😁 Same thing for the other. It yields an extra stop of light and 0.71x crop, so the math is 1.6 x FL x 0.71.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

@@jw48335 I've never heard of a Canon branded speed booster...? Do you have the model of this product and I'll research it Edit - found it. So this is made for video but it works on photos also? That's very interesting. 500 asking price no thank you but definitely interesting

[@Jeje-rb1vu]

Hello, what a great video. Thank you so much.. For wildlife, taking photos close to sunset or sunrise, if I have an R5 would you still get f2 or would f4 be overall enough...?

[@heyheyhey520]

This is a masterpiece.

[@derinmavi9946]

As a macro, instead of Canon brand I'm using Laowa 90mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro and I just love it.

[@glennmitzel4726]

Hi Chris! I would like to see Canon produce a RF 200-600, 180-600, or 150-600 for wildlife photography. Something affordable in the high $1000 or $2000 range. This in order to compete with Sony and Nikon. If Canon does not move on this in the foreseeable future, I am going to switch to Sony or Nikon. Thanks for allowing my input!

[@MrCloud254]

Nikon just released their 180-600 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️

[@steffenmarx4426]

Same here.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

Switch now. canon isnt learning anything.

[@lsamoa]

I wish they'd revive the 40mm pancake lens for the RF mount. I have the EF one and it's my absolute favorite lens, but I keep worrying about it breaking because it's now discontinued.

[@johnchedsey1306]

The 28-70mm is such a beast. It's a go to if I'm shooting portraits and I want to make sure it's done right. But the weight does eventually cause my arms to fall off. The 15-35 f2.8 and the 100-500 are almost always present in my camera bag. I genuinely love those lenses and despite the costs, I have gotten so much use out of both. Beyond that, the nifty 50 has been very nice. I did have the 800mm lens but after a year, I realized it was just not something I was using enough to justify keeping.

[@drakelujan]

great vid !!! please do one for ef :D

[@corymayomedia]

Need a 24mm 1.4 RF from canon, but for now I’ll run the sigma adapted

[@JeffandLeslie]

Thee must be some sample variations. I have the 24-105 F4 L and my copy is very sharp, and resolves scenes quite well. I would suggest anyone wanting something in this range would be well served by trying it out and seeing if it works as well for you as for me.

[@rimtiggins6078]

There's definitely significant sample variation with the 24-105. Even down to the angle of view, I remember one review saying one copy went wider than the other

[@ShotbyRosko]

Great Video. Really well at grabbing attention.

[@fengwang3389]

I use the DS version of the 85 f1.2. Fantastic lens. Image quality is superb. The bokeh is one of a kind. Focus speed is sufficient for portraits. I even use it to take pictures of my kids play.

[@robgerety]

When I look at my catalogue this lens consistently produces the best images I have. This is a very special lens. I doubt I will ever let it go in favor of the other options mentioned. It is too good.

[@zh123456]

Working for PetaPixel was an excellent idea, Keep up the good work my dear friends.

[@terrydear4038]

I’m disappointed with the lack of lens choice for my R6. Look at Nikon, Sony and Panasonic and the range is huge because they have 3rd party options. I have a decent amount of EF glass to adapt but don’t see this as a long term answer. I want to replace my EF glass with RF but it seems Canon only offer entry level or full on pro priced options. As I haven’t bought any RF lenses (apart from the pretty ordinary 50mm f1.8) I’m thinking of changing brands as Canon seem uninterested in providing realistic options.

[@hadasmiszelowski5186]

Hey Chris I just came across your your channel, I own a canon eos 70D as my intro to dslr I was wondering if you have any recommendations for crops lens for this type of camera as I’m looking to upgrade. I currently own the 75-300mm and 24-105mm. My interest are the following: landscape, street photography and architecture, night photography and photography and my woodworking projects. If there’s nothing worth upgrading to to progress my my learning with the things I want to shoot would upgrading to a more modern canon camera help my choices? Or should look at another brand like Sony A70 line up so I can have more choices in lenses be the way to go. curious to know your thoughts on which way to go. 😊

[@spyder000069]

Im a R7 user and have been taking pics of birds on my property. I have tried the 100-400 and there wasn't enough reach. I then bought the 800mm and have taken some awesome pics with it and I can fill the frame without having to be so close and scaring the birds away. I splurged and bought the 100-500 and while it is nice it is heavy and I'm back to having to be extra stealthy to get my shots. It was handy for getting some hummingbird pics as I could crank up the shutter speed and still have enough light. I have the 100 macro and its amazing. The latest is my 24mm 1.8 macro and it worked well for astro and shooting flowers with bugs but not sure if I would like it on a FF body for flowers as you would have to be even closer to fill the frame. Its pretty good with video since it has IS.

[@robgerety]

Some of our personal choices are driven by the type of photography we do. For example, the standard zooms have never been a big part of my life. Because of this - I favor the 24-105. But, I do have the 50 1.2 and the 85 1.2 - so that makes up for it. :) For my wide lens, if I had it to do over, I would probably buy the 14-35 f4 over the 15-35 f2.8 that I own now. I honestly don't need 2.8 when shooting wide, at least not enough to justify the expense, especially with the high iso performance of the new bodies. Truth be known, whatever I buy, I always want all the others too!

[@josecavazos1194]

I feel that the EF Sigma Art primes are better choices than some of your recommendations.... waiting for their eventual RF versions.

[@livejames9374]

The thing that makes me disappointed with my canon lenses is each one has some weird limitation that other brands don’t have and shouldn’t be issues for expensive lenses. 70-200, sorry no TC. 100-500, sorry tc use is limited above 300mm and take a 7.1 for the heck of it. 50 1.2 sorry loud clunky af with no internal focus barrel. 15-35 2.8 don’t look at the vignette that’s too much for software to correct. Tele primes, sorry here’s some ef versions with adapter built in.

[@jorgesaavedra6731]

I'm totally new to photography, what's your opinion on the 24-240 f4-6.3 usm, my RP came with 24-105, which one will be the best fit for my camera?

[@GetSkillStudio]

Really amazing

[@shinonomenano9043]

Yea best camera lens series is live again 🎉

[@SeguraCine]

Hola, disculpa,, tengo la R8 ¿que enfoque me aconsejas? para grabar prsonas objetos ect, yo uso el Area AF completa con la prioridad personas, pero es mejor el punto flexible, actualmente uso el 50 mm RF 1,8. GRACIAS

[@prjct72]

Love this! 🥰

[@MeAMuse]

Cool video guys. Even for a non Canon shooter! I think you should do it for all brands :) I do look at that 28-75 F2 and drool.

[@dawidnitecki9143]

Hi, what about RF 24-240 ? Did you try it as a one to do it all lens? Probably my pick to go lightweight on a hiking/bike/motorcycle adventure

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Which 9mm f/2.8 for Canon RF would you recommend, the Laowa or Nisi? This will be going on a Canon R50. Also, is there another lens that is better for shooting real estate photos and videos?

[@btecww]

Good balanced outline of the Canon RF mount. RF stands for Rigorously Financed!!. I hoped on mirrorless with the R6 3 years ago. I have been making it with the 24-70 2.8 zoom and the kit 24-105 f4 zoom. I sprinkled in 100mm 2.8 35mm 85mm 16mm. The choices are limited. Canon choice to close the mount to 3rd parties betray us all. Then only offer $2500-$3100 options is barbaric . Sony is a freaking humanitarian!!!!😢

[@henryzweihander8282]

Why are you pretending all the non L lenses don't exist?

[@nikoforu]

I do not own a Canon RF camera but I once considered it. Here are the lenses that tempted me before (and the newer ones that tempt me still). 16 f2.8 24-240mm 24mm F2 macro 28-70mm F2 35mm f1.8 macro 85mm f2 macro

[@lsamoa]

These are all very good

[@gregmonforton4103]

I'm absolutely loving the R7 with RF100-400. Great value. Obviously limited outside of sunlight but the reach is great, it's cheap, and it's compact and light if you are hiking or on long walks like me. Easy to hand hold. I carry a 3 stop ND with it in case I see larger animals and want to get video in 24p, but for birds I shoot in 120p and lose the ND (also for photos). While I would love the 100-500 I think the portability of the 100-400 might make it more useable on hikes. It's probably the best value of any RF lens.

[@Yupthereitism]

It’s relatively cheap. I found the Nikon p1000 to be more affordable and have much better reach with solid image quality

[@odddog3099]

would love to see this for Fuji next

[@villagranvicent]

Welcome back Petapixies!!

[@missile3236]

I actually have the 100-400 rf lens. Using it inside is basically impossible, however shooting outisde is not an issue and its produced some great photos! 400mm is a tad blurry but otherwise terrific. If your doing nature or widelife and on a budget you should consider.

[@22welcome]

RF 28-70mm F2 fabulous lens 📸

[@IndigoEyePhotography]

RF lenses may have advantages over their adapted EF counterparts, but part of me also wishes that EF will continue to live on because adapters with drop-in filters make it so much easier to use the same filters for multiple lenses.

[@lsamoa]

It's such a great feature isn't it

[@JohnMacLeanPhotography]

buy them now!

[@jameskeener7251]

@@JohnMacLeanPhotography If you mean to buy the EF L glass now, I heartily agree. If you can find the lenses. They're disappearing from the market.

[@TeddyCavachon]

This is especially due for video where it is much easier to control exposure with a EF-RF VND adapter than a VND on the end of a RF mount lens.

[@daveroush4896]

Need a RF 300 F4 l and RF 400 F5.6 L like the classic EF lenses. Thanks for the video.

[@rhysbruh8387]

can you use canon ef or rf lenses on other camera bodies at all if you were to switch brands in the future?? (still learning)

[@steevewhitehead1416]

yes, I got the 85 mm f2 it stays full time on my RP, very good photos. Macro, the Laowa 100 mm is a very good macro lens, reasonably priced.

[@NoDoSwLa]

I'm using some RF lenses on my R8. But, even tho it's not the most versatile one, my fav is the 85mm F2. Got it on sale with a Eba* discount code for almost 500 bucks and I love the look it delivers and the sharpness.

[@Jeo-What]

Thanks for the great review on the Canon RF line up. If Canon willing, lens like the Tamron or Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-f/2.8 zoom lens is the very reason why I decided to go with Sony after switching from Canon APS-C/Full Frame DSLR to Fuji APS-C and now to Sony Full Frame Alpha due to the competitive pricing and excellent image quality. Once I heard Canon was not allowing 3rd party to build AF lenses anymore last year, I cross it right off my list IMMIDIATALY regardless how good the Dual Pixel focus is finally in its maturity stage (that took a loooooong time!)

[@856pm5]

As a Canon R5/R7 user, most of lenses are EF Sigma Arts... and I like them. It helps that I can use them on my 5D3 as well.

[@LukeChristopherPhoto]

I've got the 50mm art and love it, a bit bulky bur really great AF and it has fast FPS. I tried the EF 50mm L 1.2 and the Sigma was twice as fast with the FPS. Important for me with my work. But might ditch that and my RF 24-105 F4 L, for the RF 24-70 2.8 or drumroll, the 28-70 F2.

[@856pm5]

@@LukeChristopherPhoto I have a bunch of them. Big fan of the 135/1.8 (almost perfect) but I also use the 28, 40, 50, 70 Macro (got from work), 14-24, great stuff. The 100-400 contemporary has also done me well.

[@Ancorarte]

@@856pm5 Hi Luke, which is your camera? I'm looking for the full frame EOS R5 (to make a food/product/headshots portfolio, also some photo/video art projects( 8k is too much, and I will need a new computer(Mac mini with M2 maybe helps) I live very close to Manhattan, where still have demand for these photos despite the pandemic dilemma) BH has a discount if I buy the kit camera + 24-105mm f/4L ... should be a good idea? or/and maybe start with 50mm and 85mm (that this video highlight as great and versatile)? I will sell my Fuji XT4 and a few lenses... I didn't fail in love with this Fuji, my bad (I enjoyed an old Nikon, better interface for me, but I'm looking for a Canon now)

[@gopalvenkat3348]

Would the 10-20 RF replace the 14-35 RF as your fav ultra-wide lens?

[@tillepprecht]

For Macro, there are even (manual) 3rd party options, that don't need to be adapted, like the wonderful laowa 90mm f2.8 2x macro

[@lewcehjitl3282]

What camera did you guys film this video with? 😅

[@E6MND]

Canon 50mm 1.8 STM was an immediate return for me. The focusing is a bit slow, and the motor noise is very annoying. It’s also not weather sealed.

[@BCPCamerasTech]

These guys are the best

[@lorenschwiderski]

The RF 35mm f1.8 is a great lens, selling normally for $399 on sale, with a slight distortion. True, a macro should not have any distortion, but it is corrected in camera, at least on JPG. It is sharp, and low cost.

[@Jviotr]

Wow.. just realized how much more Nikon has pulled ahead of Canon on the telephoto end, and I didn’t realize Canon’s 70-200s don’t take their teleconverters..

[@jonpaulpepen9470]

It looks to me like it just came down to a difference in design goals. I’m not a lens design expert but from what I gather, but it seems canon went for maximum portability and that meant putting the rear element far back enough to interfere with the protruding elements of the teleconverter. Nikon designed their lens around TC compatibility and optically corrected focus breathing and you get a bigger lens as a result. I don’t think either is a better lens, just different lenses with different design goals. It just sucks that the mounts aren’t universal (or at least interchangeable)

[@Dan.gibson.photographer]

@@jonpaulpepen9470nikkor 70-180 f2.8 is lighter and about the same size as rf70-200 and it takes TCs😉

[@jonpaulpepen9470]

@@Dan.gibson.photographer I'm not really sure what point you're trying to make. Taking 20mm off the long end, you'd expect them to either make the lens shorter or leave room for a TC protruding element, and they just chose the latter. Just another design for another set of goals (still, good for consumers to have another choice)

[@SilenceNate]

HI PP. Any thoughts on the 24mm vs 35mm RF Primes?

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

Ok, so you talked about all Canon RF full-frame lenses. Nice :)

[@RogueWolfArtist]

I saw a sign and it led me here. Always keep an eye out for signs; this is why we need a good lens.

[@jamiermathlin]

I run the 14-35mm F4 L, the 24-105mm F4 L and the 70-200mm F4 L on an R5 body, it makes for a small lite kit, great for travel and stunning sharpness, thanks Canon 😀

[@just_eirik]

Are there Laowa lenses for Canon mirrorless? If so, then they have some great alternatives for macro.

[@loudandclearmedia]

I have such a love/hate relationship with the 28-70 f2. It's massive, heavy, not stabilized (which on the R5C means double not stabilized), but if you can afford it, carry it, and keep your shutter speed high enough...dang it's pretty.

[@DIYBill]

Is it worth using some canon lens on Fujifilm with converter ?

[@xandfis]

With Lightroom's AI noise removal, I really like the 100-400 even with the 1.4x teleconverter for walk-around birding. Super lightweight!

[@onlysublime]

Lightroom's AI denoising has improved greatly. But it's still not at the same level as Topaz Labs's Denoise AI. :)

[@xandfis]

@@onlysublime oh, I'll have to try it out. Do you know if either of these software models consider the specific sensor that took the RAW?

[@onlysublime]

@@xandfis not that i know of

[@xandfis]

@@onlysublime I tried both and found that Topaz does seem better in most cases, but for some reason Lightroom's works better at restoring color.

[@onlysublime]

@@xandfis what do you mean by restoring color? I use both together. I make my edits in LR. Then I export as TIFF. Then I do my sharpness and noise reduction on the entire batch letting it adjust settings (I tend to like the third one). Then I export the batch. There are so many different workflows depending on how you like to edit.

[@E6MND]

Would be nice for canon to make a high budget 35mm prime, like they have done for the 85mm.

[@NoahStephens]

The 35mm 1.8 is a fantastic walk-around lens.

[@danielson_9211]

Bought the rf 15-35 2.8 when I was going to get the 14-35 f4 but it was on sale and only 200 more so got the 2.8 version, the 24-105 2.8 i tried and like that extra reach and loving the 200-800 its 6.3 at 600 so better than my 100-500 7.1.

[@user-ye8yc2sf3t]

I know it’s a new one …. What are your thoughts on the new Canon RF 24-100 f2.8 is usm z?

[@dmbambino]

Would love to see RF versions of the EF 24-70 f4 Macro and the L version of the EF 70-300

[@BackgroundNoiseK]

Petamaniacs 🙌🙌👌

[@funkmon]

I like Petaphiles

[@Riskbreaker2009]

Way better than dpmaniacs

[@fromquake]

I would definitely appreciate a Sigma 150-600mm native. 500mm and a 7.1 aperture on the long end doesn’t really feel like a good deal when there are less expensive, faster 600mm zooms out there, even from first parties like Sony and Nikon.

[@andredo4880]

Wrong. I had rf 100-400, switched it to sigma 150-600, then to rf 100-500 with extender. Its sharp as hell. Sigma is ok, but rf is on another level

[@RFGfotografie]

For me the 100-500 will probably the long range zoom I am going to take if I ever get the RF mount. I got a 100-400 now and at first I just bought this lens because I seriously wanted a white lens to give me the feeling I am a professional. But then I started using it and now 4 years later it's the only lens I bought back then I still use as it's just the best EF lens I've ever had. It helped me ou in so many situations. So I would probably want that white one for the RF mount to. That 100mm extra would be perfect. And even if in normal ranges, I do care about as much light as possible. I see with the EF lens, even in the darkest situations, I get excellent shots. So I not going to watch the 2.8 prime and/or zoom lenses that still need to be made. It will however make me also get a RF-S camera, just for that extra range feeling I also get now with my EF-S camera xD

[@pizzlesshorts]

I actually ended up getting the 24 to 72.8 and I love it but I have regretted it so many times. Now I got the 100 mm macro and I'm trying to return it to get a 15 to 35 or 70 to 200 or maybe even a 28 to 70

[@danieldougan269]

That 28-70mm f2 is a weapon...essentially a bag of primes in one zoom lens. If you can afford it, it sounds like a great choice.

[@ironspike171]

Picking the best RF lens is like picking the most favorite Ferrari… They are only so few and the mist expensive is the best. This kind of test does only make sense where you have REAL options and REAL decisions to make: For Sony and Fuji.