RF 35mm 1.8 STM For Canon EOS R7, R10, & R50 | Lens Review

[@rmmm329]

Thanks man. Not many lens reviews are for crop sensor bodies! I’m going back and forth between getting the 24mm or 35mm. I have an R50, so they would effectively be 38.4mm and 56mm.

[@chimpman252]

Making the same decision, what did you pick?

[@rmmm329]

@@chimpman252 24mm. I wanted a fast 35mm equivalent so that’s why I went with it. I’ll probably end up getting the 35mm at some point too though just to have that ~50-60 equivalent

[@larryschroeder8451]

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[@larryschroeder8451]

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[@FullofCrapp]

I just bought an efs 24mm lens for the R50 and its amazing!

[@car_88i]

Excellent detailed review with lovely example pics! I just bought an R7 with the 18-150 kit lens and this lens for portraits and close quarters concert :)

[@nicholasbarszcz1100]

how do you like the 35mm on the r7? I just ordered the 24mm but thinking about getting this one as well!

[@car_88i]

@@nicholasbarszcz1100 it was good but a bit narrow, I ending up selling the R7 and went full frame and love that lens. Id probably get the cheap 50 f/1.8 if you already have the 24

[@nicholasbarszcz1100]

@@car_88i helpful info! Thanks!!

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

I lived years and years with Canon EF-S 24mm 2.8 so after getting R50 this 24mm 1.8 IS continues my life path. Other lens I use just is RF-S 55-210 tele. And sometimes RF 50.

[@NerdAffiliated]

I’m mad you have less than 1K subs. Great audio and great breakdown! Moving on to your 28mm, because I’m also looking at that one!

[@DavidKabra]

For now this is just for fun, I am happy with any support. Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@NerdAffiliated]

@@DavidKabra for sure!!! Keep them going!

[@mynkao]

5:46 Who cares? Most of people came to your video to watch your review & your opinion on this lens, and I think you did a great job. I've watched your video twice, and thanks for the VIDEO SAMPLES. Other review videos have way less video samples. So it's really great & USEFUL to watch its video performance. Cheers.

[@johnhal1]

Great video. You come across really well. Please keep going. This was very helpful.

[@DavidKabra]

Thank you John, that means a lot!

[@BryanCLMNS]

Like always a great video! Your channel is so underrated

[@DavidKabra]

😤😤💯💯 grind don't stop 💯💯😤😤 In all seriousness, comments like these are extremely helpful and I appreciate em a lot. Thanks man!

[@v.b.2193]

Awesome video. Would you recommend the 35mm / Aps-c setup for product photography?

[@halukonc564]

Congratulations on this beautiful video. Are there any other lenses you can recommend for the r10?

[@DavidKabra]

Depends on what your comfort level is. I'm really liking the RF 28mm 2.8 it's an autofocus pancake lens that I've been using as daily a long side the Ttartisans 25mm F2 but that's a small manual lens. I made videos on both lenses if you need reference. At the moment my zoom lenses are the RF 24-105 F4 & EF 16-35 2.8

[@whosyourbrad]

Great video mate, looking forward to trying the 35mm 🔥🔥

[@DavidKabra]

Thank you for watching the video 😎

[@neparutv]

16 mm or 35 mm ? which one do you recommend for r 10. I use it for walk videos of street

[@DavidKabra]

That depends, if it's for vlogging 16mm is the way to go but it's not image stabilized. If you're filming others I like the 35mm. I'm hoping Canon comes out with a vlogging lens soon like a 10-18mm like they did for the EF-S

[@vimalneha]

Good information. I have a question how big difference is between R6 Mark2 and R7 for low light photography? Can i manage with R7 in Wedding the scene without flash, and just with the available light indoor. Assuming i have 24-105 F4.

[@DavidKabra]

Weddings have tons of variables take a flash and save the headaches. R7 is ok in lowlight, but the R6II handles it better from experience. 24-105 is great if you have tons of light, but grab a flash & a few primes. Could be doable, but tough.

[@vimalneha]

@@DavidKabra Many thanks David, for sharing your experience. It will help me.

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

Also I have been hearing a lot that canon r7 misses the focus or gets soft pictures with rf 35mm f1.8.. what has been your experience with this combo

[@DavidKabra]

I'm thinking because it's a macro lens the focus pull can be slow I noticed this on both my R6ii & R7. To compensate for it, I try to shoot in bright situations or expose a little brighter if it's dark. The focus does annoy me in darker situations but I try to plan ahead. In terms of softness I only shoot at 1.8 if I'm doing portraits with one subject in the middle of the frame. 1.8-2.0 can be soft in certain lighting situations but once you hit 2.2+ its gravy. They are some quirks but I don't see myself retiring this lens anytime soon. Sorry it took me a while to reply I had to look back into my archives to compare photos and give you an honest opinion. I might go out and shoot again to see if I noticed these call outs.

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

@@DavidKabra thank you so much brother.. your detailed response is really appreciated

[@Dan_Raja]

Auto focus STM motor is way too slow in video mode. Otherwise, this is a great lens. Thanks for the video.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Fantastic video, well done

[@davidgourpage]

Bought an R50, would you suggest this lens or a 28mm lens? Thank you

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

Totally yes. Crop sensor area in this lens is the sharpest area.

[@double07r21]

Would you recommend it ,even if I own the 18 to 150 kit lens. Is it bigger? What about the rf16mm f2.8 ,rf24mm f1.8 ,rf50mm f1.8

[@DavidKabra]

That's actually a great question, my only issue with the 18-150 kit lens it's a variable aperture lens. So when you zoom in the aperture it gets narrower at every stop till you hit 70-150 then it stays at F6.3 as the fastest aperture. At 35mm on the kit lens the fastest aperture is @ F5. Normally, I shoot around F2-F4 on the 35mm. When the kit lens is closed the 35mm lens is slightly shorter, but it's wider since it also fits full frame bodies. The 35 is a smidge heavier. The reason why I like primes in general it challenges me to move around to get the right shot and I can get a faster aperture compared to the zoom lens at that price. RF16: I like it, but mostly use it indoors or vlog type shots. It doesn't have IS tho RF24: it's personal preference. I like the focal length on the 35 better, but others love it. RF50: probably the best bang for your buck, I got a refurbished one from canon for $80. It's great for outdoors or if you are in a big area. It's really tough to use in tight areas. Also no IS, but for $80 can't complain lol Between all the prime focal lengths 35 & 50 are my favorite in general If you have the money I recommend the 35mm, if you have a tighter budget the 50mm is the way to go. The kit lens is great for vlogging or everyday use, but that's just my opinion. It was long winded, but I hope that helps.

[@double07r21]

@@DavidKabra very helpful thank you

[@andersonvictoria5185]

I just got the canon r50! Would you say this lens goes well with it? Will the cropped matter effect it?

[@DavidKabra]

For crop sensor bodies like your R50 the 35mm feels good. In general this focal length is one of my favorites. What do you plan on shooting?

[@andersonvictoria5185]

@@DavidKabra General lifestyle, family photos, documenting my kid's life/growing up... As well as travelling. Love taking photos of city, buildings, bridges, etc. Will the 35mm still be a good choice? With it being cropped, the 35 will feel and look like a 50-55. Do you think thats okay?

[@DavidKabra]

@@andersonvictoria5185 you'll be closer to 56 cuz of Canon but tbh my favorite full frame focal lengths are 35mm & 50mm. Personally the 35mm on apsc is my go to. If you're outdoors I don't mind the crop. I posted a few examples in the video. If you think that's too tight then you can always go with a 24mm that'll push you closer to 35mm on your R50, but I don't have experience with the RF lens. I used a 24mm EFs for a while with an adapter.

[@andersonvictoria5185]

@@DavidKabra Thank you for the advice David!

[@beastgaming8675]

Which is good R7-R8 camera for hybrid use and potrait and sport photography

[@DavidKabra]

Both are good cameras. I made a video called "turn your R7 into an R8" made a quick comparison. I prefer the R7 because of the features. In general both are good for photo/video. If you are leaning more towards portraits R8 is the way to go. If you're doing more sports R7. Video wise R8 is better in low light and shares the same sensor as the R6ii but lacks dual slot memory and has smaller battery life. R7 has ibis, dual slot, better battery but it's a crop sensor camera. In the end whichever you lean the most will guide you to the right camera. My R7 is my everyday work camera and it's why I choose it.

[@beastgaming8675]

@@DavidKabra so r7 is allround as well as professional

[@DavidKabra]

@@beastgaming8675 for me, yesssirrrr

[@urgamecshk]

i think the trouble word youre thinking of is "chrome-attic abba-ration" not "achromatic breviation"

[@urgamecshk]

hey! You said it right on the new video! Way to go my dude

[@rainusharma6192]

Sir may I purchase Canonr7 as a first camera for Daily portrait photography for 10*12inches print And For weakly vlogging Either go for Nikon Z6ii Love you sir from India

[@DavidKabra]

Thank you for the love! The R7 has 32.5 Megapixels so you can easily print up to 16"x20" and even then you can probably push it further. For vlogging it's one my fav cameras specially with the kit lens at 18mm or a 16mm prime. The R7 also doesn't have a recording limit so it's great if you record over 30mins I don't use Nikon on my end, so I'm not sure about their video specs. For video I lean on Sony or Canon. For pictures Nikon is amazing.

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

Are you still of the same opinion that the IBIS wobble is fine in R7 ?

[@DavidKabra]

I think it depends on the focal length, anything past 35mm full frame equivalent ibis does the job pretty well. 28mm is cutting it close. Anything wider than 24mm FF equivalent you start to see wobbles. I'm actually doing a vlog test this week for the RF 16mm on the R7.

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

@@DavidKabra would love to see that test

[@elizabethvarghese1358]

​@@DavidKabraHow was that vlog test ?

[@DavidKabra]

@@elizabethvarghese1358 I found out two things: I'm not good at vlogging and at times it felt too tight. Going to make a video soon on wide lenses, just waiting for my schedule to clear up.

[@jakemadonia]

Would the noise make it a bad lens for vlogging?

[@DavidKabra]

I wouldn't use this for vlogging, it's going to be a very tight crop. You are very off using lenses wider than 18mm for vlogs.

[@jakemadonia]

@@DavidKabra so would you just stick with the kit lens for vlogging?

[@DavidKabra]

@@jakemadonia kit lens, rf 16mm, or an adapted EF-s 10-18mm would be some good options for vlogging

[@arjay0490]

Noob question : has that street video been processed?

[@DavidKabra]

I color corrected the video, but I made the video a little grungy with the color grade

[@arjay0490]

@@DavidKabra beautiful. Thank you.

[@davidgourpage]

I’m torn between the 16mm, 28mm, 35mm and 50 mm as my first lens for the R50. Please help

[@DavidKabra]

Really depends since that's preference. If you have a kit lens I would spend a day or two walking around practicing each focal length. By the end review your photos and see what focal length you used the most. At the moment the 28mm sits on my R7 a good chunk of the time. It feels natural and I can frame my photo before I even raise my camera. I made a review on the 28mm if you wanna peek. I like it because of the field of view I get and the size is tiny. Once again I can't give you a specific answer since it's a personal preference, but can give a tip or two to guide.

[@davidgourpage]

@@DavidKabra thank you, just bought the body. Can the 28mm take portraits? Were you able to test the video? I might buy it this weekend

[@davidgourpage]

@@DavidKabra I’m hesitant to purchase because of the cropped result. The 28 mm is equal to 45mm like you said on the crop sensor. So it’s closer to the 50mm lens. Should I get a 16mm for wide shots?

[@malvend4728]

You should choose the 50mm. It's equivalent to 75mm which is closer to 85mm to get the dreamy effects that 85mm gave.

[@DavidKabra]

@@davidgourpage 16 & 28 is a good starting point, down the line you can get a 50 but as a first lens on crop it'll be too tight for a lot of things specially indoors

[@buckeroonii]

I wish I knew about this lens before travelling! I took my 18-135 with the adapter on my R7. Lens is not fast and not small and damn, the 35mm on crop is a great focal range! Paying a bit more for FF glass, but there's no native alternative at this stage!

[@DavidKabra]

18-135 is a great lens just gotta crank that ISO 🤣. I've seen used 35mm go for $250-$350 USD on craigslist or FB market glad there's an abundance of them.

[@fractera]

What are the cons? LOL