The Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Lens: The HOLY Grail of Lenses

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[@TMVVisualMedia]

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[@thomasprosperabossolo4750]

Hi here. I live in Africa in Cameroon 🇨🇲 precisely. I have this lens, the Canon RF 28-70 mm F2 L. This lens is a beast both for photos and videos. Even in very low light conditions, it produces astonishing beautiful and sharp images. In fact whenever other photographers see my gear, and the quality of pictures, they are so impressed and baffled that they keep back their own gears. 😂 The only downside of it is its weight : 1,4 kg, and after some time, you really feel it in your arms.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Agreed. I don't mind the weight anymore but I do wish that it had Image stabilization.

[@okellojustine2715]

Thomas; what camera do you pair with it and did it really offer for the value for money ?

[@loraost1860]

Loved your video, cannot wait to get this lens, my Christmas gift to myself... would love to see your video on packing for the wedding shoot too. thanks for taking time to make these for us and best of luck

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment! Consider sharing your social media handle so we may see all see your work.

[@AlexMohammadi]

Picked up this lens a little over a month ago and it's been amazing only carrying 1 camera and 1 lens on each shoot. I sometimes miss my 50 1.2 but the flexibility being able to get a wide shot and tight shot in seconds is irreplaceable.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

You sir, just got yourself a pinned comment! That was exactly my feeling! Irreplaceable. The images that it rendered are so wonderful. I own the RF 85 1.2 and it just sits on my shelf collecting dust because I sometimes don't want to be bothered by lugging two 3000-dollar lenses around. Thanks for the view and the comment!

[@shawnlabranche6852]

The pics look great bro, great job!!!

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the kind words and the view!

[@fxckrio]

this and the noct both feel like theyve been released purely to flex "yeah we can do this" and im so here for it its super cool

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment!

[@TheRedc0met]

This is the lens that shooters of all brands cannot ignore its technological supremacy. It's canon's coupe de grace in the current mirrorless war. Canon is reminding people why EF lens were so dominant in the past with equipment like this.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment! Did you see Sigmas new 28-50 f1.8? Looks interesting, if it's not 3000 dollars.

[@TheRedc0met]

@@TMVVisualMedia It is an interesting lens but Sigma isn't a behemoth like Canon is. Canon needs this 28-70 F2 to sell their RF bodies against Sony and Nikon.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

@TheRedc0met that's an interesting point. 🤔

[@TheRedc0met]

@@TMVVisualMedia You have to consider this too. How many primes can the 28-70 F2 zoom replace vs the Sigma 28-50 1.8. Canon has an outstanding zoom lens winner here that is until Sony or Nikon bring an alternative to this market.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

@TheRedc0met I have thought about it but I think I have concluded that Canon lenses stand on their own. I say this respectively, but nikon and Sony only wish they could compete. Bold claim I know. But it's my opinion that Canon sets the standard.

[@johnh6535]

I had this as a rental and bought one ... loved it, said I wouldn't sell it ever ... and did because much as I loved it I wasn't using it due to the weight and fact I have the 24-70 f2.8L as well ! I now miss it but don't need it. I just miss the rendering and awesome IQ it gave which was just that bit more special than the 24-70 gives even though that is great. I have also just added an R8 to my R5 and this lens would definitely not be one to use with that !! It is the best zoom I have ever used and I preferred it to the RF 50 and RF 85 f1.2 I also had (and sold as a result of buying this lens). It is a truly great lens and one I hope to own again.

[@Spencerreich]

The aesthetic in your videos is so cozy😂 makes me want to stay a while

[@auxmike718]

Smoooth…..

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment, amigo!

[@ShotByCurt]

Great video man 🤙🏾

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks, amigo! I'm trying to learn how to make better audio and visuals. Actually, I took your advice from the last lens video. More examples of images and videos. Thanks for the comment and the view!

[@ShotByCurt]

@@TMVVisualMedia Yea I saw! Nah u killed this one. The photos were hella clean and so was the video clips.

[@ShotByCurt]

@@TMVVisualMedia I wanted that lens but ended up going 24-70mm instead

[@alexmcmurtrieSits]

Great video! Thank you. Which camera do you have featured in this video? r5?

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, the camera in the B-roll is the R5, and the images and video all came from the lens and the R5. I have the R6 and the 15-35mm recording the talking head and overhead shots.

[@djmysticalone321]

Awesome video

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate the view and the comment.

[@adnmultimedia]

This lens for events is my go to! I ditched the 2.8 because the f2 just give the photos a bit more POP. I'd recommend this lens over the 24-70 2.8 for professionals.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment! I would totally agree. I would add the fact that they may miss the IS if they use it a lot for video. Sometimes I consider picking up the 24-105 f2.8 merely because I want to get some smooth footage. But as I do more events. I notice this lens out in the wild a lot more. Thanks for the view and the comment!

[@jordancheek5157]

@@TMVVisualMedia Did you have a time machine when you wrote that you consider picking up the 24-105mm f/2.8 five months ago? It was just announced a week ago! 🤣

[@TMVVisualMedia]

@@jordancheek5157 thanks for the comment! I had read the rumor about it about a year ago. Another F2 lens is also rumored. But I don't have much confidence in that one being very affordable. It's supposed to be 70-200 f2

[@jordancheek5157]

@@TMVVisualMedia That would be amazing! Thanks for the reply and the great video!

[@herrykadir6442]

Thank you for your excellent review👍🙏 rf 28-70 f2 "my new baby" combo with rf 85 f1.2😇 "right gear"👍

[@TMVVisualMedia]

That's a monster combo. Nice work.

[@MichaelF1026]

I'm in between this lens or a prime lens for portraits. I absolutely love the bokeh you get from the 50 or 85 primes, but after your video, and reading some comments, it seems this will be the one due to its versatility.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

If I could have only one lens for the rest of my life, it would be the 28-70. It's so good! All of the negatives and there are very few negatives get overshadowed by how wonderful this lens renders images. It's an all-in-one lens. Especially for stills. Thanks for the comment and the question. Let us know what you decide and consider leaving your social media handle so we may see some of your work!

[@MichaelF1026]

@@TMVVisualMedia thank you for the response. I will def let you know what I go with. Thanks again for the great video.

[@gustavoumeno]

I had autofocus issues (soft focus in the eyes) shooting fast moving people with this lens. I didn't have this issues using de RF 24-70 2.8. I think glass elements are too heavy... not as fast as rf 24-70, unfortunatelly. Cause the image this lens produces is perfect!

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Interesting! I don't seem to have that issue. Or at least I didn't notice it. I recorded a talking head video recently with it and while editing I noticed the lens performed much better than my 15-35mm f2.8. It made me consider using it for my talking heads moving forward. That's been my observation. Thanks for the comment!

[@gustavoumeno]

@@TMVVisualMedia for slow moving subjects and portraits, I didn't have any issues too. Because of this issue, I decided to go with RF 24-70 plus RF 50mm f1.2 instead.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

@gustavoumeno, two fantastic choices! I'm thinking about picking up the 24-105 f4 or the 50mm f1.2 myself. Maybe after another gig or two. What sort of photos do you do. Consider adding me on social media. I would love to see your work.

[@jghosttheconscious]

I love my 28-70 best lens out

[@TMVVisualMedia]

I'm at a wedding currently. It's been on one of my cameras all day. Never fails!

[@jghosttheconscious]

@@TMVVisualMedia Ain’t no going back. One of my Best Buy’s. I barely take mine off too. Worth every penny…. 🫡

[@303badassboxer]

I have this paired to my R3

[@TMVVisualMedia]

That sounds like a great combo! Thanks for the comment.

[@MichiMallu]

I understand you own an R8 as well, how does this lens look/ work/ balance with that camera body?

[@TMVVisualMedia]

You know what!? I have never put that lens on the R8. I should totally make a video about that! It's probably going to render some awesome images. The R8 sensor is a wonder. But I believe the camera and lens combo will be a little unbalanced. This lens is a heavy one. Thanks for the question though and the idea for a new video. I may record it this weekend.

[@MichiMallu]

@@TMVVisualMedia thanks, probably the quickest love and answer I ever got in KZbin so far, that alone is enough of a reason to subscribe, keep up the good work brother!

[@auxmike718]

Unbeatable bragging rights, there!

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment! It's an impressive piece of gear for sure.

[@brianmoore581]

I'm looking at which lenses I should buy, and whether or not to wait on the R5 mk II. I have inherited a lot of money, but I don't want to spend every bit of it on lenses. If I could get maybe 3 or 4 to cover most any circumstances, that would be preferred. I'm seriously considering this lens. It would be my prized possession as well, the one time in my life that I get to really splurge on me and my hobbies. Maybe I will even start making a little money with it. Great video. I'm subscribing. Oh, but one thing: it's pronounced eh-pit-o-mee! Not trying to be rude, it's just I hate to hear one error in an otherwise perfect video!

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate the feedback! This lens is a fantastic lens that almost describes everything you mentioned. It's expensive though. I try to stay consistent with everyone and I tell people to rent first when it comes to L series glass because it's so expensive. I have several other lenses as well. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Happy to help. Thanks for the support and the view. Consider checking out my Instagram I have several examples that you may like.

[@brianmoore581]

@@TMVVisualMedia I do have a question for you: if you could have, say, four lenses of your choice, with cost being almost no object, what would you choose? Maybe say you have $10,000 you could spend on those lenses. And those are the only lenses you are likely to ever have. I guess you need a good all around zoom lense, like the 28-70 you reviewed here. I think I would definitely want a 50mm prime. I would want a macro, and I would want a telephoto. And since this is likely my last hurrah before I shuffle off this mortal coil, I want the best I can afford. Any thoughts?

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Good question! I would highly suggest the lens in the video. The 28-70 f2, (or the 24-70 f2.8) then I would go to a 70-200 f2.8 and my last zoom would be a 15-35 f2.8. As for the prime, I would choose the 85mm f1.2 or the 50mm f1.2. That will get you close to 10k if not a smidge over. Check out my recommendations here. I own all of these lenses mentioned above except for the 50 1.2 but it's high on my shopping list. I'm about a job or two from saving up for the 50 f1.2 www.amazon.com/shop/take.my.victure

[@TMVVisualMedia]

I'm fortunate to own all of my dream lenses. The only one left that's more of a want than a need is the new 100-300 f2.8. But that lens alone is 10k. 😆 one day I will pull all my quarters together to buy it.

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

I have the 15-35mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.2 …I wish I would have gotten the 28-70mm f/2 before the 15-35…but I only got the 15-35 because of the crop on the original R. Debating if I’m going to get the R5C, R, C70 or something else. The R8 & R6 II really blew many R originals out of the park…I really like the weather resistance of the R5…but like the quality of the C70…I wonder how good the R5C is in weather compared to the R5. I know it has the fan opening…but I’m wondering if it’s still sealed on the back end of the fan. Is it as weather resistant as the R5 with the image quality of the C70? I’d like to find out. No videos about the moisture handling of these 3 cameras but I know that the C70 cannot handle moisture at all…while the R5 was made for it. I know because my teacher owns them both and had to send his C70 to the shop after very little moisture. @SoJesusChrist and congrats on your 1,000 subs and 4,000 watch hours! Was it very difficult? You seem unbothered

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment. I love the R5 and I have spoken to few people that own the R5c and they have mentioned that if you own the R5 there is no real reason to buy the R5c. Plus you lose IBIS. At this point in my career I really enjoy IBIS. I love my 15-35. I'm actually making a video this weekend about the 15-35. I'm also making a second video about my KZbin journey. Also I don't take my camera out into the rain. When I do. I have a rain coat for it. Thanks for the view and the comment. Check out some of my other lens reviews. You may like my stuff.

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

@@TMVVisualMedia yes…I subscribed to you. Yes…I really like the IBIS…It doesn’t make sense that the R5C is more expensive yet they take out IBIS. IBIS and the high MP was one of the reasons I wanted the R5. Based on a video I seen…The R5 has some slight color issues when pushed to extremes. This is not something I’d expect in 2023 from a Camera that price. The R6 was way more accurate than the R5 when it came to lots of things…but the R5 seemed to be brighter. I was never really a fan of the R6 because of the low MP…but after doing it stacked side by side to the R5…It blew my mind that the only difference was that the R5 was brighter. The R8 and the R6 II brought a whole new technology to Canon cameras…that’s why I keep telling Canon they need to make a R5 II! The R5 The R5C has way more tools that the R5 doesn’t. It doesn’t make sense to me that we pay so much money for Canon but they hold back on making it all that it should be.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

For video I would never choose this! However, it great for photos. Luckily, I got it for free.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

I used to feel the same way. Not usable for video. But I have been pairing it with the R5 lately and it makes some good video with ibis and warp stabilizer if needed in post. The F2 is nice on video.

[@LuigiL75]

It’s the ONLY lens I plan on buying once I update to RF from EF…I’ll be adapting my L EF lenses…😊…that being said, Bro…ALL of your photos are nothing BUT 🔥🔥🔥🤌🏾

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Thanks for the comment! I totally forgot about that photoshoot! That was a cool black and white photo. It didn't work well in color I do remember that. When in doubt make it black and white. 😆

[@TC_Conner]

Is the extra cash for that compared to the cost of the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L worth it?

[@TMVVisualMedia]

For my use case yes. I do event, wedding and product photography and it's a must have for those sorts of jobs. But if you do more video work I would suggest sticking with the 2.8 lens. It has image stabilization and is more versatile for video. The 28-70 lives on one of my camera bodies.

[@passionate3starattacks230]

I'd prefer the Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8 for half the money. But as a Canon user, I'm not allowed to use it. 😢

[@TMVVisualMedia]

I have heard some really awesome things about that lens. One of my favorite wedding photographers uses it.

[@emptyandseephotos7858]

Good reason wignett in 24

[@Visualxposed]

It’s a nice lens but not worth the extra $800 maybe $400?

[@TMVVisualMedia]

That's up to the end user. I would argue that it is a must for my use case. Thanks for the comment!

[@303badassboxer]

I picked mine up for $2100 brand new.

[@Visualxposed]

@@303badassboxer whaaaaaa. Lucky!!!

[@303badassboxer]

@@Visualxposed make friends with someone that works at a camera store. It’s worth it’s weight in gold.

[@Xirpzy]

I dont know. It doesnt beat primes, audible clicks and slow AF, no stabilization, very noticable chromatic abberation, heavy focus breathing and its huuuge. Kinda meh experience to use. If it was smaller it would be an easier point and shoot lens. Thats what a normal zoom range lens should be. Only real reason to get this one is the f2 and with so many compromizes its a meh lens for me. Atleast its decently sharp and I love the lock switch compared to the turn lock on the 100-500. Anyway in terms of iq its nowhere close to the 50 and 85 f1.2 lenses and lacks the versatility of the 24-70 that can be used for video with stabilization, no focus breathing and audible AF clicks. This makes it an awkward choice. But thats just my experience with it. Dont get me wrong the photos are still plenty good. For video though I would take the 24-70mm.

[@TMVVisualMedia]

Awesome insight. Thanks for the input. When I use it for video im not using the scratch audio. I'm also not seeing chromatic abberations. But that perhaps is because i edit all my photos. Agreed it's a stills first lens. But I love this lens. I think it's a marvel. Thanks for the great comment though. I just posted a review of the 85 1.2 actually. You may like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poDKgZptpruBf8k

[@EduardCaliman]

Would love to link up too! Love your content @eduardcaliman.visualization

[@TMVVisualMedia]

I just checked out your Instagram page. Fantastic work!

[@EduardCaliman]

@@TMVVisualMedia Thank you so much! I try my best xD