Thanks, Vanessa! Loved this presentation :)! Your kids are DOLLS :)!! Also...just picked up the RF 85mm 2.0 and love it. And so happy to see you list the Canon 135mm f2 ~ one of my all-time faves, too!

Thanks for this lovely content..Helps to decide which lens should be buy..

Awesome video and your scenarios are great! Learned a ton here! 🤩

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Super informative. Subbed. Ty for this video!

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Thx for being here!

Nice review Vanessa !

I love this so much! Quick question - how are you screen recording your lcd?

Awesome vid. Love the info. When you started talking about the 85mm f2 I started feeling self conscious 😅

Great video! Beautiful family too!

"Had to make it accessible to everyone, even if they don't have a flash." 😂 😆 If they bought that $3k lens and a $2k body and don't have a flash, something is very wrong!! 😂 Great video, though.

Great video the way you explain these lenses makes a lot of sense to me and is very helpful Thank you

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it!

For street photography, I'm a big fan of 135mm and 50mm. 135mm is great for getting people on the other side of the street without disturbing them, and 50mm is a great all rounder.

Great information here ❤

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really nice video. Just a quick question. would the EF 135mm lens be sharp enough for the new R6 camera too. Does it focus quickly on the new mirrorless bodies also. Thanks :)

Great video! Thanks as always for your helpful (and free!) content! What is the software we see in this video?

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Photo mechanic

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments...as a hobbyist I am always interested in other photographers advice & suggestions as I only have 2 primes & other zooms which I enjoy using... again thanks for your video... cheers ❤️😀

50mm all day for me. Used to be 35 until I realized I was cropping most of the 35mm shots anyway. I’ll add a 28 if I bring another lens or on a 2nd camera. I prefer the cohesive look from just using a 50 though. The lack of perspective distortion keeps things looking natural.

@Joe-hm1zk

2 жыл бұрын

That cropping is actually why I enjoy the 35mm. The amount of crop to get it to a 50mm isn't really all that much and if I want to keep it wider I can.

Those lens are fun to use, many thanks for sharing those useful experience:)

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure ☺️

That was an awesome presentation!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thx ☺️

I really love this content.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nana!

אהבתי את הקעקוע !! בנוסף סרטון מעולה תודה רבה !!

Great video. After a recent shoot I made a chart that covers how much every lens in my bag weighs. The weight of the kit is a factor. I have found that 15 pounds is about as much as I want to carry for a full day of running and gunning. If I have a crew in the budget or a location where I can set up the strobes and stay put, I'm happy to bring more. I hear you on the 135 f2.0. Sounds great. I do own the 100 mm f2.8 so it's hard to justify the 135. Also I quite like my 70-200 f2.8 as it is a hard working lens. I enjoy your videos because you provide the viewer with real world, practical notes. Have a great New Year.

Love your videos; I was wondering if you have used (and still like) the 135 adapted on R5 and R6 yet? Thanks!

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

I have. Love it still ☺️

Have you been using the EF 135mm f/2 adapted on the R5? How does it perform, for example with AF speed. Also as it as often referred to as one of the sharpest (EF) lenses canon made I am wondering if that is still the case when used with the R5? BTW, Can't wait to see your review of the R3 ;)

great video, thanks

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

My favorite lenses are the 24-70 f2.8L Version II, 70-200 f2.8L IS Version II, the 16-35 f2.8L Version II, I do have the 50mm 1.2L never really use it much but will start using it more to see how i like it, the 100mm f2.8L is a great lens too, I have gotten some great random shots of my daughter with them. Love your video's, I hope you like Texas.

My current line up is 16-35 2.8, 50mm 1.2, and 70-200 2.8 , waiting on that 100mm macro

very helpful guide

Some awesome images. And the rest was great. 😉🤣

I have the RF 85mm F2 and really like it. I'd love to get a 135mm F2, but at this point, I may wait for an RF version. I really like the 50mm focal length, but don't want to spring the cash for the RF 50mm 1.2. I'm stuck deciding to get an EF, or wait until I can get the RF 50mm 1.2. I currently have the RF 50mm 1.8 and really like it for shooting around more casual. I don't have confidence at a wedding or client shoot though.

I would so LOVE the EF 50mm f/1.2L but just can't justify the $$$ as compared to the f/1.4 non L. It's interesting to me that there seems to be 50/50 if pros like L version--some say it's not worth the money, others gush over it. Even on the used market, it sure holds its value, so it must be pretty good. I keep thinking it will eventually get lower in price--would love to give it a try.

I wonder if there will be an RF offering between the RF 50mm 1.8 and RF50mm 1.2? They used to have a 1.4....and I would like to have something similar as a compromise on price and IQ vs the 1.2.

Love it❤️

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thx ☺️

Great information

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I don't think that I have five favorite portrait lenses. But my present favorite portrait lens is the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 Nokton, sometimes with a pro-mist filter for a dreamy effect. I'm presently shooting with a Nikon Z5, and this is the best combination I've ever tried. Love it, both the way the lens renders and the colors of the Nikon sensor. When I shot with Canon I loved the 24-70mm f2.8 L zoom lens, basically used it for everything. With the Fujifilm X-T3 I used the 18-55mm f2.8-4 "kit" lens. Did the job for most things really.

Great video!

@youngalwyn1124

Жыл бұрын

The thumbnail was so-ooo pink! I was expecting the video itself to follow the pink theme. 🤔

I love the 35 1.8 and if not for the lockdowns I’d have added the 85 f2 to my kit. The 1.8 would be cool but for the money I couldn’t more to better my skills and get the f2 to grow

Thank you for the great video. Would you be able to record a follow up in case your top 5 has changed?

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, soon hopefully 🤞

Great overview, thank you! You mentioned the focusing speed a lot on the primes, but didn't talk about it much for the 28-70. How did its focusing speed and accuracy compare to the 50mm prime, which you mentioned was one of the fastest in that regard?

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

It’s stellar and wicked fast

Cool lenses all of them. The EF ones I'd have to adapt, the RF ones I can't use :/ I'm on the EF-M train enjoying the compactness and light weight even if the zooms aren't as fast as the lenses you're showing. The primes are great though including the 28mm stabilised macro that I bought recently.

it would be great if you do this same video , but for APSC lenses

1:12 This is one of the most beautiful and perfect wedding photos I've ever seen. This is one for the wall. A gorgeous capture, perfectly composed, perfectly exposed, perfect DOF and everyone perfectly posed.

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks 😊

@ArcanePath360

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy Thank you for the inspiration. I aspire to be this good one day. Seeing pictures like this just make me want to pour more money into more L lenses and go out shooting and learning everything I can before meeting a nice couple who will let me photograph and be part of their special day. I'm new to your channel and will definitely binge watching your content. I like your 50mm does everything approach. Many photographers seem to have forgotten this gem. Perhaps it's out of fashion these days among the men, as I only see women use them. Perhaps the weight of something like the 70-200 is off-putting. I certainly struggle myself with the f2.8 beast which I got recently and see why the EF version stays in your bag.

Manual zoom love it

Lexar just announced support for sd express card format. 😮 Maybe there is still hope for the EOS R3 dual card support.

i would have 28-70 as my 1st lens, RF 70-200 as 2nd, 85/2 Macro as the 3rd, for EOS R3 . . . skipping RF 50/1.2 (since i own the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux + M10P) . . . & also skip EF 135/2 ... can wait for the rumored RF 135mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 or f/2

50mm and 24-70mm on two bodies for most of the day. I have the Nikon Z 50mm f1.2, which I use for everything I can and use the 24-70mm f2.8 when I can’t get the shot with the 50. Then I have the Z 105mm f2.8 Micro that I use triple duty for Macro, outdoor portraits and the ceremony when I cannot get close. All I need!

I love my sigma 24mm art lens, yeah it’s a little heavy, it hardly leaves my camera. Yes I have a 50mm and a 85mm, but don’t use them as much as the 24mm.

I recently purchased a Tamron 24 to 70mm gen 2 lens 2.8 w/ EF mount and wanted to know your opinion if you've used it at all going between your DSLR and EOS R6

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t used that lens before - but you should have no problem with the adaptor

Not that happy with my sony 24-70 2.8 GM. Have an assigment in a wedding soon. Wondering about the 50 1.2 gm instead.

Thanks

All great lenses for sure. For me, I shoot Nikon and only have 3 lenses I use in all my photography. The 14-24/ the 24-70, and the 70-200. I have no prime in my bag ;o(

Just found your channel(KZread Recommended). So where are you based? I'm a photograper too. Love the way you sharing.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thx! I’m in NJ but moving to Austin ☺️

One lens that impressed me for run and gun pics and handheld video is the RF 24-105 f4 on my R6. Ultra versatile, light, cheap and very sharp since the R6 can easily take high ISO. Id say it is the ultimate all around lens even for pros.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great lens

i agree the 50ml always comes with me

Curious if Vanessa is switching her EF135 for the RF 135mm, since the RF goes to 1.8, instead of just 2.0.

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely will! Lol once I’m allowed to

Really enjoy Vanessa's videos, where she doesn't go into the tech side (brand S 105 f/Y.Z vs brand N f/A.B), but only what type of equipment she uses in any given situation, always clients/results oriented. Thank you

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Real photographer here 🙋🏻‍♀️

Do you leave the tripod collar on the 70-200 even when handheld?

@VanessaJoy

Жыл бұрын

Yup! Makes holding it much sturdier for me

I've owned the 135 mm for ages but didn't use it a lot because of the lack of image stabilisation. I always had to use it at 1/320 sec or shorter because of shaky hands ... I even wanted to sell it. Now that I have the R6 with IBIS, this is no longer an issue and I don't need to sell it :-). At weddings I only use the 35 and 85 mm (and the 100 mm macro for details). The 70-200 is too heavy to carry all day. I used to own a 24-70 mm f2.8 but it broke down. Before, that was my favourite wedding lens.

My favorite is the 85mm , 35mm, 24mm-70mm, 70mm-200mm and 105mm macro

I'm using the 28-70 with an R6 for indoor sports photos and it's taken my photos to the next level. I just wish there was a telephoto version!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Such a great lens. Haha the telephoto version would need a monopod or two

@AreolaRock

3 жыл бұрын

​@@VanessaJoy worth it! Every single Nikon shooter I meet in the field is incredibly jealous of my lens. They just stick to the 70-200 because they can't compete with me below 70, and I can't compete with them at 70mm+ because there's no time to swap out lenses.

I really can't decide!!!! I was set on the RF 85mm 2.0 for ceremonies but this has me considering the ef 135mm 2.0 for my r6! someone help!

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

EF 135 for ceremonies for sure

Thank you! Could you make chapter stops for each lens, if you can?

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it and I’ll copy and paste

@rio197

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy No, I asked you.

@cerec69

2 жыл бұрын

@@rio197 😂😂😂

Your amazing

What software were you using to display the images in this video? Thanx.

@Raheemjones23

3 жыл бұрын

Light room

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Photo mechanic

For what seemed like the longest time all I had was a 50mm prime and you can do so much with it, so maybe that would have been my, if I can only have one, lens, but I prefer the 85mm [f1.4 IS] more, and I love the 135mm f2, I guess for practicality the 28-70mm is a great all-rounder, I could certainly live without the extra 4mm and you have three primes in one, almost four! If like me, you also shoot long lens stuff, it gets more complicated, lens choice is so tricky, you could easily throw £/$15K at lenses, sometimes lens selection is a nightmare! lol. I think this would be my wishlist... RF 15-35, RF 28-70, EF 85, RF100 macro, EF135, and RF100-500, and the two EF lenses with their own adaptor, I could probably live without the much-coveted 70-200. Wouldnt it be great if you could have bottomless pockets, a packhorse, and all primes! lol

Thank you so much for guiding about the lens... It's my heartily request to you that please make a video about the Canon Rf 28-70 f 2.0 lense..or send me that lense review.. Please.... Please... Do needful for me...

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

I already have. :) it’s in the gear playlist

Thia is a mash up from past videos...can we get the R3 video? :))...pretty please

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

🤷🏻‍♀️

For versatility I would go with the 35. But even though it's not as versatile, if I had to go with 1 lens, I would pick a lens that produced wow photos. And thst for me is the 85. 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, whatever. It was the first lens where people looked at my photos and were wow. Photos that can't be replicated by a phone or cheap camera. 50 mm to me was just bland. Not wide enough for when you need wide, not special enough in portraits. Vanessa and others can make 50 sing. I never really could. The 135 is fantastic but you have to be so far away from the subject.

Nice compilation of reviews; curious comment, were you shooting photos of your daughter at your own home and still wearing a mask? I never thought of doing that.

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

That was someone else’s home / daughter and they requested I wear a mask

A Set of Nikon Holy Trinity Z Mount lenses will cover all the bases at a Wedding ie 14-24 f2.8 S lens, the 24-70 f2.8 S and the 70-200 f2.8 S and with this world leading lens you can add a 1.4 x convertor unlike the RF 70-200 2.8.. A 105 Macro good for wedding rings and close details

@darrow_andromeda915

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the teleconverter guy at the wedding.

When using an EF-RF adapter - is there any loss in quality or does it affect the F-stop?

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. It’s perfectly seamless

@500rattie

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy Thanks!

@500rattie

2 жыл бұрын

That being said I just got the EOS R - I can get a used Canon EF 70-200 mm 2.8F L IS USM Lens for $900...would you get that over the RF to save some dough to start out? - I already have a 24-70mm EF by Sigma. I'm looking to cover the top end of the focal range for events...

I'm guessing you shoot full frame. I think it would have been more helpful, to place more emphasis on the relative differences in using full frame lenses on cropped sensor camera, which as I'm sure you're aware will result in longer effective focal lenses, on all the lenses you've mentioned. Alternatively, change the title of the video to "Top 5 lenses for Full Frame cameras".

I remember Susan Stripling once said she doesn't even own a 50 and I was dumb enough to think I didn't need one. My favorite is a 85mm though.

Funny enough, I find the 50mm boring af - it's not really tight and not really wide. Since you're note out with just one lens, a 35mm and an 85mm lens are imho the better pick. And if I were only to take one then it's the 35mm. Perfect for candid shots, wide enough for smaller groups (and larger if you have the space to back up) and without too much distortion so you can still get closer for a portrait. Personally I prefer to have the 24-70 f/2.8 or f/2.0 (or an equivalent lens for the specific system) as the general tool and backup lens that also covers the 50mm range. Fully agree on the 135mm lens - perfect addition. You basically only use longer lenses for the ceremony to get more reach. Obviously, lenses are a matter of taste and at the end of the day whatever gets you the shots that make you and your clients happy are the right lenses and nobody except for photographers will care about your gear - as long as it's not a LEGO camera.

Much love from africa all the way Sierra Leone

I shoot Nikon and Fujifilm and have adapted the Canon EF 85mm 1.2 and EF 135mm to my Nikon and Fujifilm mirrorless cameras with the fringer adapter pro. And I can confirm that the Canon EF 135mm lens combined with a Fujifilm camera is the finest thing since sliced bread. In my honest opinion, the marriage of Canon glass and Fujifilm bodies is extraordinary.

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

oooo sounds fun

"Do you even lift bro" - that was directed at Jared - right 🤣🤣🤣

The price of some less in Brazil it is a rip off, so... We love the 35mm, 50mm and 24-105mm.

@AbbasBinYounas

3 жыл бұрын

And they are all great lenses. The 24-105 is a stellar all rounder.

I'm a Canon DSLR user and an enthusiast nature photographer. Don't see any reason to ditch my present fully capable cameras in favor of MILCs. On lenses. Here are my most used 5 lenses: 1. EF 50mm f/1.8. Used for flowers, insects and rain both during day and at night. 2. EF 28-135mm kit lens. Used for lifestyle and street photography. 3. EF 17-40mm f/4L. Used for landscape images. 4. EF 400mm f/5.6L. Used for wildlife photography. 5. EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II + 2x extender. Used for bird photography. Use tripod when necessary. All these native lenses are great performers. Do not use any third party glasses.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on that last statement for sure

I'm confused. First you said if you could only have one lens on a wedding day you'd take the 50mm. Then you said you don't shoot wider than f/2 anyway. In that case, why take a 50 prime over the 28-70 if you could only have one lens?

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Was recorded before the 28-70 came out 😉

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy Fair enough. So has your opinion changed or would you still take the 50 over the 28-70 if you could only have one? I'm on the verge of jumping into Canon mirrorless coming from Nikon DSLRs, and while two R6s and a 70-200 are a given, I'm debating between the 50 1.2 vs the 28-70 as the "star of the show" if you will. I mean, I know such decisions ultimately depend on each individual shooter and their style, but what can I say? I'm a bit of a gearhead and like exchanging opions about these things. For me it's a little hard to fathom that a zoom might actually be able to adequately replace a bag of primes.

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

I’d take the 28-70 if I only had one lens ☺️

I have the 50 1.8 STM atm.. I do plan to get a 1.2 eventually.. I do have the 70-200 2.8 IS III and I love it buy it's definitely weighty in the bag. I'd love a prime in the 105 range or 135mm.. either would be very useful. I have mostly zoom lenses because I wanted to make sure I covered my bases.. but I'm really really wanting some more solid primes. I feel more of the Wow factor when I shoot with primes.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll love the 135 f/2

@njrivetelite

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy I found a sweet price on it too for $800

Really enjoying your content ma'am :) My jaw drops when people use the words RF lens and budget in the same sentence. RF Lenses are NO "budget lenses". There is nothing budget friendly with any RF lens. Maybe I misunderstood, and if so my apologies. My 85 is the Rokinon 85mm 1.4. Now that's a budget lense! 😁 Super sharp, and it's dressed to impress. Anyways, I enjoy your content ma'am :)

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Well the budget version of the 85, vs the L series RF version 😉

@sheldonmurphy6031

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy Ooooh my apologies! I'll palm slap myself now 😁 Thank You Very Much For Responding! Most people will not! I'll sub just for that! Thank You 😊

I shoot with a Nikon just as a hobby. My ho to lens is a 50mm but I need to use a tripod or monopod because I shake and need the stabilization. My other lenses have stabilization in the lens and I don't need the monopod but i use it anyway. It doesn't matter what you use, it's the final product that counts.

Dose it matter what camera you use for weddings say a M50 or a R 5 or R 6 or does it depend on the lens because all I have is a M50 and people make jokes about it

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the m50 mkii. I’m not sure I’d like it for weddings based on speed and high ISO capabilities but it’s definitely a great camera

@jamesjackson4264

2 жыл бұрын

If the pictures come out nice who cares what people say.

Great video with a lot of valid points. Just one error: You should stop referring to compression as all lenses has exactly the same "compression". It is a myth and you can find a lot about it here on YT. To compare the "compression", shoot all lenses from the same place and crop the wide shots to match the tele. You "compress" with your feet 😉

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Nah I’m gonna keep using it because it’s how the phenomenon is understood and spoken about and 99% of the world doesn’t need to be confused by the minutia. 😉

@SveinWisnaes

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy You are a teacher. And no matter how many times a lie is told, it does not become true. We as teachers has the responsibility to teach the truth. And if we discover we are wrong, then we change. Most people that use this expression are amateurs or wannabes. The way they will learn to achieve a certain result is to learn what causes it. So you help them by teaching that all lenses has exactly the same "compression".

The real question is are you Vanessa going to get/buy and use as your main the Canon R3?? lol

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

We’ll find out 🤷🏻‍♀️

About holding your breath and "stop your heart from beating." holding your breath actually causes your pulse to quicken. When you're not putting O2 into your blood, your circulatory system increases. All you're doing there is stopping movement from breathing. Your best bet is to breath calmly and to shoot in between breaths where there is a natural pause. All marksmen know this ;)

They don’t have a 135mm 2.0 in the RF version and I don’t want an adapter

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

then you're SOL :-) but the adaptor is flawless, and only $99

@gabolujan3109

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy ok ok. I should just go for it.

No RF 15-35mm?

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

Not on my list ☺️

Mine is always 24,50,100mm f2.0

I loved my 50mm on my Pentax, but haven’t actually had one since moving to Canon! It’s been on my wish list for a long time... I have the RF 70-200 2.8, EF 135 f2 (I always used the 135 over a 70-200 on my 5d4, however on the R5 the RF 70-200 gets more use) ... I have the 28-70 f2 as well! This is the lens that spends the most time on my camera! ( I have been using 2x R5s, and usually I keep the 28-70 on one, the 85 1.2 DS on the other, and if I need something else generally the 85 gets switched out :) :) ... I don’t have the 85 2, but I do have the 85 1.2 DS .... SO... 4/5 of the lenses aren’t bad!

50 mm

My only question is how many time you change your outfit during the video XD

Vanessa i hear all the time that lens do compression that is wrong they do not. i know what your trying to say but it is not due to compression good video

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

“Illusion of compression” - happy now? I don’t split hairs on my channel

@cosmo0080

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy did my comment upset you ?

Good video. I can't believe your house is that clean with 3 children. LOL

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Haha two kids, unless you count my husband of course

@hawg427

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy LOL Us Husbands have to act like a kid to entertain our kids, and Wife ;-)

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

So so true and we do appreciate it lol

is that little jeff😂😂😂❤❤❤

@VanessaJoy

2 ай бұрын

Huh? 🤔

@VanessaJoy

2 ай бұрын

Oh!!! Yes! Jeff Gould! He shot the Canon R6 campaign with me!

How is the R3?!?!

wedding photography requires flexibility, just get the jewish trinity of zooms by Jared Polin (14-24, 24-70, 70-200 f2.8) as for macro get the rf 100mm as it doubles as an excellent portrait lens (or the 90mm f.28 if you shoot Sony)

I use the 100mm STF... I shoot Sony, it’s a wonderful lens.

Sony shooter. 3 of my best lenses are the 50, 85, and 135L. Irreplacable.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Such great focal lengths

sure i counted 6 fingers on your right hand could be warping