I"ve been a 35/50/85 guy for nearly 20 years. Finally managed to find the 28-70 in stock and I'm loving it. I've photographed maybe 8 weddings with it and managed to shoot entire weddings with nothing more then the 28-70 + 135. Dream combo.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@joaoluis4039

2 жыл бұрын

Really need help with this My Ef 24-70 lens is broken. The repair is around 600€ I mostly use the canon R5 with the adapter and this lens and sometimes my RF 35mm I've been researching and I'd like to know what you think is the best option: Buy canon RF 85mm F2 and the new RF 16mm (since I already have the RF 35mm) or Just buy the RF 24-105 f4 lens (everybody seems to love this lens) The difference between the two options is just 100€ I can't decide between this 2 options. What would you do? Also which lenses do you think have the best quality and durability? Thank you ❤️

@sludgybeast

2 жыл бұрын

@@joaoluis4039 Dunno what you went with but the 16 is a bad lens with a lens correction profile slapped on. Definitely dont go with that one.

@Seanonyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Which 135mm are you using?

@mostlymessingabout

Жыл бұрын

There is the 1.6x crop mode which makes this a 112 f2. Why not use that instead of the 135?

This is just about the best camera equipment review I’ve seen yet, because it’s about real-world, on-the-job use of a product, compared and contrasted to a prior recognized solution. The details made it real - thanks for sharing this way

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I actually bought it for the increased sharpness for fashion style photos on an R5. This lens is just totally nuts on how much detail it can render… And of course the ABILITY to use wider apertures is just unthinkable!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s so sharp! And the flexibility is unmatched by any lens!

@donndonnn

3 жыл бұрын

The sharpness is mad insane. Kills the 70-200

@linziemichelle1851

Жыл бұрын

Can you take macro pictures with these?

This lens was so much fun to use when I borrowed it, definitely a must own for those of us who need versatility with the absolute utmost quality. It felt like using cheat codes when I had this lens, I loved it. Great video as always. Much love from Chicago ✌️

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jonny! It definitely feels like cheating 😂

Glad I'm not the only one! Got this lens with my R6 and I literally use it 99% of the time at weddings. It only comes off for macro shots. It makes weddings way more easier to shoot not changing lenses or carrying a bag all the time! Glad someone else finally realized this!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It is the best!

@JohnWagner87

2 жыл бұрын

What do you guys use for macro shots?

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

The RF 100mm macro!

Your allegiance to functionality versus prime lens snobbery is refreshing and welcomed. The RF 28-70 clearly demonstrates that with the right technology in the body, and the right opticals in the lens, one can do, and do well. Thanks.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

haha!! I was prime lens snobbery, thanks for watching!

I have been using primes for years too but oh wow this is a unreal lens for weddings, its like a few primes in one lens shooting at that f2

This makes me so happy to hear. We have an r6 and it's nice to hear someone else validate the expense of this lens. Love it.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Totally worth the money in my opinion!

@Kenkichi24

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, If people think about it its a combination of 3 rf lenses, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm (close enough) and that all costs 2.5 by its value

I appreciate your delivery that comes off as sincere and non-pretentious. Very refreshing. The primes are so good (EF 35mm L II/RF 50 L/RF 85L/ EF 135 L) that I'm not sure I could make the switch myself - but don't doubt the magic one bit.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You deserve waaaay more subscribers! Love that you’re just delivering insightful information in a conversational, honest way.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

haha!! Share away! We have been doing this for a little over a year! Steadily growing it!

I used to shoot with the Sigma Art 24-105 f/4 then I got the 28-70 and it really is the dream lens. I shoot live theatre and events and I can now shoot with the same settings but two stops lower in ISO and the images are so clean it's like I shot them in daylight!

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Seriously, this is the definitive review on the 28-70 F2. I 100% agree everything you mentioned! When you photograph events, travel and portraits: this lens makes your bag of primes obsolete. As opposed to the F2.8, this lens has the “look” that only primes have. I’m also around F2-F2.8 when I shot primes - because the narrow depth of field would throw couples or eyes out of focus. Have you considered the R5? Your R6 is already an amazing match but the resolution bump of the R5 is quite significant. Anyway, I’m in love with the F2 zoom as well. I think it will stay with me for many years to come, this baby is a keeper 🥰

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

I am tempted by the r5... maybe one day!

I understand 100% what you are saying. I also was strictly prime user, specially 35mm 1.4 II. Then the 50 1.2 RF. Rented out the 28-70 once. Sold my 50 right away and got my the 28-70. It was sold out everywhere for awhile and managed to find one small camera store 1 hour away from me and picked it up, never looked back! Absolutely an incredible game changing lens.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

You just made me set a goal for me to buy this lens. No matter how much other photographers say the gear does not matter. We all know it does into getting more of those money shots.

To make this the ultimate wedding setup - a setting on one of the camera dials to lock the zoom into those classic prime focal lengths. *click* 35mm *click* 50mm 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@heartshapedfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Leica have these for their M mount cameras they have to click to each focal length since they work with and they need to be adjusted each time you change focal, which is done mechanically via the lens mount so the zoom lenses you find is like a 35-50-75 f4. I edited this post as the grammar just seemed terrible. I would also like to add you could use these lenses - to probably great affect on any modern day mirrorless system.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This lens still feels like it would be a compromise for me but know I could make it work. I also teach photography and often have students with slower zooms and will show them how to isolate subjects and find more bokeh (getting closer and/or finding backdrops with distance and pleasing shapes at any f-stop) but as a working pro, don’t want to limit myself too much. I’d have a really hard time not using the new 50 RF1.2 (incredibly sharp wide open). I’d love to see a comparison between it and the 28-70 f2 at 50mm, both wide open and stopped down a bit. I have the diminishing returns argument with myself all the time but by nature am always looking for a little bit better ..even if it means a lot more work.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@bellowingsilence

3 жыл бұрын

I’d just like to say I think kit zooms are great for new photographers as well. I can also still work with full frame kit zoom. They’re just *too* slow for me at this point on APS-C when it comes to the subject isolation options on the wide end. I like to at least have… something to work with if I need it.

I just got this lens a few days ago and shot 2 events with it this weekend. It is soooooo amazing and I agree with every single point you mentioned lol. Have you ever thought of getting a battery grip for your R6 so your hand/wrist isn't sore at the end of the day? For me, the battery grip helped balance the heavy lens since it is front heavy.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@brandoncordell336

3 жыл бұрын

I've been using a grip for years on all my cameras. I was going to ditch the grip on my new R6 because $349 for a grip is RIDICULOUS. The second I put my EF 70-200mm on my R6 yesterday I knew I was destined to put a grip on it. Yeah, it's extra weight but it's important for good balance with big lenses.

Rented an R5 and this lens to shoot my brother’s wedding. It was amazing. Wish I had the need to own one. AMAZING!!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing!

If you have a lot of soreness, try it with a grip. It sounds counter intuitive, but the extra weight shifts the balance hence putting less pressure on your hands. Ergonomics isn't necessarily about less weight.

I just bought mine a few weeks ago and took it out for it's first test drive at a burlesque show a this week. OMG! Game changer!

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I had a rf28-70 backordered since February, finally got it a week ago. One word: Wow.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

You give such good advice. I want this lens now. You are honest and direct and that is so valuable. We all should listen to you, you know what you are talking about. Thank you.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Your personality is just like Venessa joy. You guys have so much in common right from the soft and politeness to the equipment to the experience.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Agree with your delight in the versatility and quality of this lens - it is permanently mounted on my main body, leaving the 10% remaining shots i shoot on my second body to my 70-200, 15-35 or specialty prime (50/85/100). depending on the assignment. This is the lens that can be counted on to be the mainstay and moneymaker in the camera bag.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I'm so surprised how little I use anything else!

I bought a refurb of this lens through Canon about a month ago and... good gravy I love it! I was bragging on it to a fellow photographer and she just couldn’t believe that the photos I showed her were NOT taken with a prime. It’s just the best thing!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea for getting one! It's so crazy how much the images look like they were shot with a prime! CRAZY!

I love the way you talk about this lens🥰 thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love it too ! I switched from Nikon for this lens and it’s my favorit lens for my R6

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Totally worth switching for!!

This review pushed me over the edge. As soon as this lens becomes available (back ordered) I'm on it! Also, such a genuine personality! Love your review!

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I bought this lens for doing 4k video on my R5. Because it is an 8k sensor you can program C1 to shoot 4K in full frame with a 28-70 focal length and then program C2 to shoot in cropped sensor mode to basically double the focal length and still get 4K resolution. For run and gun situations this is great and a monopod solves the weight issue.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@MrWiseinheart

Жыл бұрын

Nice advice 👍

I’d love to see a side by side with the RF 24-70 to see if f2.0 is worth losing wider frame, less size/weight and IS

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is totally worth it, but that is a good video idea!

Hi Katelyn. I got an apology email from B&H saying that my 28-70 f/2.0 was still on back order. It has been 2 months of waiting. I was going to cancel my order and switch it to the RF 50 f/1.2. But you just gave me all the reasons to wait it out a little longer to pair this lens with my R5. Thank you Katelyn! 😘

@daniellove162

3 жыл бұрын

About 3 months ago I needed this lens and could not get it because everybody had it on back order. I did a search across America and bought it used. It’s paid for itself.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is worth the wait!

@micknificent

2 жыл бұрын

I finally got my 28-70 f/2.0 after waiting 3 months. The weddings I wanted shoot with the lens have gone and went. I don’t have anymore weddings booked for the rest of the year. I guess it will stay in the box till next year.

First lens I ever bought with my R. I now have the R6 and R5 and it lives on my R5 . I have the battery grip and even though it is heavy it balances it all out so well. Highly recommend!!!

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I switched from Sony for this lens. It's a different use (mine is to hike/backpack with just one lens), but the same basic reasoning. Great follow up.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry! Totally worth the switch I'm sure!

@Lofote

3 жыл бұрын

Tamron now builds a 35-150mm F2.0-F2.8 for Sony E-mount, which should be even better than this :)... Can't wait

@photohiker81

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lofote agree, can't wait for RF lenses from Tamron

@Lofote

3 жыл бұрын

@@photohiker81 For RF it could be a while, because Canon decided to not give out the RF protocol specification to 3rd party :(. So all companies have to reverse engineer it first, which will also most likely result in the first batch of lenses and firmwares be not 100% compatible and unoptimized and slow in some things like AF :(

Thanks Katelyn. It's an insanely heavy but great lens. I use a peak design strap across the shoulder and body to distribute the weight while not actually shooting which really helps with potential fatigue rather than carrying in hand most of the day. For photographers that hate straps, I get it, but in this instance I think it's a really good idea. Loved your comment about zoom lenses and what focal length to use having had your experience with primes. The way I do it is to say, okay let's do some wide angel shots and I try keep the discipline of not zooming during this phase and vice versa for tele or mid tele end of the zoom, otherwise you can lose your way a little. Treating this lens like having 4 primes is the way to go imho. Cheers

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I actually bought it for Astrophotography with the R6. It’s amazing for that too

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hola from Playa del Carmen. I found you youtube channel a few days ago while I was searching for new cameras and lenses....WWEEELLLL you nailed it and made my life much easier. All I have to do now is convince my lovely wife....hee hee . I'll just forward your video about the 28-70m to her with a bottle of wine and fish tacos...BOOM DONE. I need this lens big time...I to love prime but shooting 50+ weddings and a ton of family shoots...I NEED THIS LENS. Thanks again guys!!!

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Awesome!! Love playa del Carmen!!

Amazing lens. As for weight, I have found that instead of using a battery grip to improve ergonomics with a heavy lens, it is better to get a Promedia Gear L-bracket, which has an offset "L" vertical piece that sits forward of the ports on the left side, and can be extended out a few inches so that you can completely wrap your left hand around it as a handle. The advertised purpose of this vertical piece is for portrait oriented tripod work, but I found it super ergonomic to use during a long wedding as a grip. Not only can you grip the "handle" while shooting, but you can also use it to dangle the camera at your side between shots. Rather than using your finger strength on the camera grip combined with some bicep curls as you carry it around, you can instead just wrap your fingers fully around the L plate and let your arm hang limp at your side, and let your arm bones take the weight. This makes an incredible difference in fatigue for fingers, hands, wrist etc. As a bonus it takes a Spider Pro pin on the bottom edge of that L, and the plate itself has a QD port so that you can hook it up to a Black Rapid or Holdfast.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

@gawin2368

2 жыл бұрын

This is such an underrated comment. I've also moved to using an extensible L-bracket (SmallRig). It's a game changer.

I can’t make up my mind between this one and the 24-70 F2.8. Help!!!!!!! Should I just get this one???

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

This one!

Back in 1991 I bought the Canon 28-70 f2.8 to f4 lens I then upgraded in 2000 to the 28 -70 f2.8 through out, so I used this focal length for 30 years for weddings mostly on film its a great focal length and very convenient and now it's a stop faster.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I shoot indoor sport so zooms are important because I have limited room to move when I'm court-side. I also need to crank my shutter to 1/1000 to freeze the motion. This lens has been a game changer for me, because my images now have half the noise of the people beside me using f2.8 zooms.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Indeed - this lens is game changer! Get a side strap such as the peak design clutch and you will never get tired using this combo!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

should I get the RF 135mm or 85mm (for general photography) since I now have the 28-70? I also have the 70-200 2.8 L

I was so scared when I saw the title lol. I actually ordered it and it came today! Thanks for your great advice, I can’t wait to use it! Glad you still love it!

I had this lens for a few months and ended up selling it. Yes, I think it's unique and very well made. However, the bokeh/out of focus area looked messy and distracting to me (not as "creamy"). Like if the lens didn't know what it wanted to be. I'd highly suggest just going for the 24-70 instead.. and if you really want wider aperture get a prime. But obviously, if you like it you like it.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@donndonnn

3 жыл бұрын

Messy? Nahhh

@synikster

3 жыл бұрын

Did the 24-70 RF gave you the "creamy" clean bokeh you were looking for?

@ponnan1

3 жыл бұрын

Messy ?.. I thought it had a beautiful bokeh for a prime lens .. compared to rf 24-70

@donndonnn

3 жыл бұрын

2.0 can’t look like 1.2 Not sure what y’all looking for lol

I have owned this now for 18 months and it rarely leaves my R5 for the vast majority of the wedding also. Shoot, RF15-35 on my second body and occasionally swap this out for RF70-200 f2.8. I think you need a cross body strap at least to take some of the weight while not shooting. I use a Holdfast money maker as I shoot two bodies and would thoroughly recommend this or the solo strap if you only shoot a single camera.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

There will be those who disagree, not me. If it helps the workflow, and the client is happy, 'nuff said. You go girl.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Is it a huge difference to shoot F2.0 vs F2.8? Would be nice to see comparison shots between RF 24-70 and your favorite lens

@ashleyschaefer8780

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love this as well. Deciding between the two

@cjonwickham1933

3 жыл бұрын

It's not ...not whole fstop like switch f4 to f1.2 . You get more problems like vnet distort aberration maybe focus problems wider focal length wider aperture along very high prices just as focus breathing at telephoto problems. You losing at least 24 focal length unless you also have 16-35 no is f2.8 rf 15-35 or 35/24 primes.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

We love it so much more!

Good to see you really love your bridge camera.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The "using it for 80-90% of the shots" when being a prime photographer normally, was totally the reason for me buying this lens recently. So happy with the quality of this lens. It really is a game changer. The weight doesn't bother me on a gripped body personally. I was mostly a 35, 85, 135 prime shooter before (and 100 macro of course). I can definitely see how this replaces most of the needs for the 35/85 range. Super happy with my purchase and agree with what you've said :)

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Love it Cat!! Thanks for sharing!

ok, you convinced me. Ordering it!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

haha!! Don't blame me!! You are gonna love it!

Try using a hand strap and I guarantee the cramping of your hand will go away. SO much weight is distributed to other parts of your hand and it is truly a game changer. I use the Joby hand strap that also has a quick plate for placing ona tripod, but it's awesome.

I am a complete amateur and mostly a travel/tourism photographer and often get left behind fiddling with 2/3 lenses while whoever I'm travelling with gets frustrated so I either have to move on or compromise with a badly framed/low res shot. I first took this lens to a late night illuminated woodland and got shots just on full auto settings out of the box that would have been impossible on any of my many other lenses. Plus I could reframe take short video clips and move on carrying one camera and one lens. Cant wait to take this to my favourite landscape locations

I got my first ever camera R5 and I coupled it with RF 28-70 F2 L lens. I use this lens for landscapes, portrait, group shots of friends and family and I love this lens so much. This lens leaves my camera only when I’m shooting wildlife with RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1 L lens.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

No doubt that the 28-70 F2 is amazing, but I think the question I have looking to get a mid tele zoom is just how much is lost or gained compared to the 24-70 2.8, Gain IS, Gain wider focal length, save money, and lose 1 stop of light? With an R5 the ISO is so good that I do not think I need it for speed, so it comes down to background separation, and in that regard a 1.2 prime still goes circles around F2.0. So I really hope to find some other comparisons where someone used both for a while to give a full neutral view of both. I think I'll ultimately end up with all 3 2.8 zooms, 100mm macro, 85mm prime, and a 100-400 for long range stuff.

Im here after your first warning video.. and i knew you would change your mind. You can still walk around as before, you only have so much better tool in ypur hands now. We dont need 1.4 and changing lenses, this is the holy grail walk around lens.. no primes needed with this monster.

Your video made me giggle, I rented this lens and an EOS R last year and was so blown away, I have been saying THIS IS THE BEST EVENT Lens Ever Made! I have put money aside to buy one for a few months now.... I had to get the R6 first and that was a game changer!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It is so true!

Thank you for your videos. You're like an adorable friend in the Canon KZread community. :)

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

You're the best!

This sounds like a silly question. But how do you rest your camera (with 28-70mm attached) on a table (or flat surface) when not in use? Because of the heavy weight of the lens it always tilts forward (and rests on the tip of the lens). Does this cause a strain to the Camera-to-Lens connection point?

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

I have not had an issue with this.

I got that lens I love it so much!!! I still use my other lenses thanks to the adapter. That lens with the R5 I fell in love with photography all over again

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I feel like this is almost the only RF lens you need, especially if you have good EF glass!

@dc_crush

3 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames I agree if anything I just need the 100mm macro to complete my set

I think that's the one of unbelievably PERFECT RF mount lenses ... other one is RF 85mm F/1.2 .. you should try that one too !

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

We have it and I do love it!

Just a small note, but I think you meant to say "subject isolation" instead of "compression" when referring to the benefits of primes, as compression is of course achieved by using telephoto focal lengths.

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I was on the fence for a while about this camera set up, especially because so many videos showed people using it for wild life photography. Thank you so much for this video.

If you would need to choose which lenses to buy for family/kids/love stories photoshootings , which one would you choose between 85mm 1.2 and 28-70 2.0? Telling that I have already 35 mm 1.4 , 135 mm 2.0 , 50 1.8

Before everyone runs out and orderes one, I ordered mine in FEBRUARY from Adorama and it's still backordered.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It is worth the wait!

agree.... once I got the 28-70/2, all my other Canon lenses are kind of lonely. Even 85 1.2 RF is kind of sitting on the shelf.... 28-70 just has this amazing rendering that 24-70/2.8 lenses don't.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

TRUTH!

I absolutely love my RF 28-70mm f/2L lens. I debated between this lens and the RF 85mm f/1.2L, and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS. So glad I got this lens! No regrets at all. Although I did just order the RF 50mm f/1.2L because it's also magical as well.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

We rarely use the 50mm now. It blows my mind haha

@JaredRibic

3 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames - Now I'm wondering if I should have bought the RF 85mm f/1.2L instead of the RF 50mm f/1.2L....

Why don’t you make a video on when and how you will shoot with a 35, 50 or 85. Most people know the difference but usually only shoot wide for a group shot and zoomed for a far away compression shoot. Would be good to know your take. I mean I see some amazing photos that draw you in from the veil leading to the face etc. I saw a half face portrait where the eyes was enhanced soo much - I know that image was probably done with a wide lens but I can’t repeat it. Anyway let’s know how you make your choices.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I'll add it to the list!

@m77ast

3 жыл бұрын

😃🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😎😎😉😉 - can’t wait for it.

@jasperramos7657

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see this please

I am shooting with the R6 and the ef 24-70 f2.8L with the adapter I CANNOT wait to get this one!!!!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You're going to love it if you like the 24-70!

I rented this lens for a wedding once and loved it but I was so bothered by the weight that I didn't buy it. You're making me reconsider my decision! Maybe I just need to work on my upper body strength more but wow that lens takes a toll on my arms :D

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@sherihollowayhighheeledartist

Жыл бұрын

that's what i'm worried about! I barely use my 70-200 lens because it's so heavy. Do you have one too? Do you think it's that heavy? or heavier?

This is such a gorgeous lens for photography, especially for event photography. I would absolutely love to use this lens for video, but unfortunately it focus breathes really heavily. Therefore I went with the 24-70, although the bokeh won't be as beautiful as with the 28-70...

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would have to ask ty about using it for video

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Both are great lenses!

I rented this for an upcoming wedding-there is unfortunately a back order at B and H. So excited to try it out! Thanks for sharing. You always have the best videos and are so sweet and real! Thank you! 🥰

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

Been shooting fashion and fine art for a couple of years. Rented this lens to use with my R. Loved it. Got a cover shot with it. I ended up buying the RF24-70 2.8 because it has IS and the R does not. Once I step up to the R5 I will sell my 24-70 and get this lens. Love the emotion in your reviews.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Ordered it! Can't wait to put it through its pace!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're going to love it!

Awesome! I have the 50mm f/1.2 and 15-35mm f/2.8 and my next lens is the 28-70mm f/2. I wish I had gotten it as my first lens.

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the review. A battery grip might help with the front heavy nature of this combo.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@garydainton6475

3 жыл бұрын

It does indeed

It’s amazing how good zooms have become in the past 5 years.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It has surprised me for sure!

@john-lenin

2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how expensive lenses have become. What a coincidence that manufacturers want us to buy full frame cameras and absurdly fast lenses so we can get infinitesimally shallow depth of field. (I just shoot without a lens at all - that way I get zero depth of field.)

@julianarredondo5752

2 жыл бұрын

@@john-lenin I thought I was the only one that shot without lens! There’s so much emphasis on sharpness, focus, zooms, primes, this and that etc… it’s exhausting and I’m tired of it. I just got rid of the lens altogether and find that I love shooting without any optical elements obtruding my sensor. The raw, pure image straight from the sensor is where it’s at. You can’t really see any detail at all (it’s all a blur) but it’s ok. Most people can look past that.

I have the Canon r5 and the 28-70 2.0 too and I love it so much. 😃

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

It's seriously the best!

@ginogiove3122

3 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames It is! Very nice video btw, I share your opinion 100 %. 😃 Do you think the Samyang 85 1.4 would be a nice addition? In the video you said 70 mm 2.0 is very close to the Canon 85 1.2. 😄

I have this lens for about 10 months and I used it for the last wedding. It was 99% of the time on R5. 100l was for 1%. On 2nd body 5d4 I used 85A, 35L, 70-200L2.8m2 and 16-35Lm2. In total 3200 out of 3700 photos were made with 28-70L. For sure it is a great lens, however it doesnt like shadow situation, where light is very limited. I often find photos made In such hard conditions to be soft. I tend to use flash and have less ambient light than having softy photos.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Such an amazing review, thank you! I have been eyeing this lens to replace my primes because I feel like they're slowing me down now and this looks sooo gooood.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just invest this month à R5 with 70-200mm2.8, and 24-70mm2.8. I just changed my whole entire system from the Nikon F mount after having used it for years. I am sad that I didn’t know before about this lens before purchasing the 28-70mm

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the canon family!

I have the 28-70 paired up with the r5. Absolutely love this combo

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard great things!!

Great channel. Crisp delivery. Juicy gear.

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Shot a wedding with 28-70 1.4 L worked well on my 6D Markll with an EF adapter how would these compare?

This was really enjoyable seeing you talking about this lens with so much passion. I shoot Micro Four Thirds, but if I had a Canon Mirrorless I would really be tempted to buy this lens. Thanks for sharing!

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’m looking at switching from my whole Nikon setup to R6 + this lens for the af and this lens! Great video - thanks!

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just purchased for a gig as I’m mainly a video but do a lot of photo stuff and use manual lenses for photos but my r5c isn’t really liking these, hard to get sharp photos so I dived in and this video makes me feel confident about my purchase.

Yes yes please share your insights on the 100 mm rf lens. Love all your videos! Thank you! 🙏

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are such a positive person.

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

i cant wait to have this and pair with my 16-35mm f2.8 and 70-200

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

It is amazing!

You *are* legit enough for canon to sponsor.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be opposed! haha

Great video, Katelyn. I left Nikon for this lens and the R5, I rarely miss focus. This lens is magical. Canon has changed my life. Also to balance the weight I got the battery grip.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@caroldavis5921

2 жыл бұрын

Courtney, which Nikon did you have? I’m debating switching to Canon. I’m a portrait and product photographer, but think I’d get a lot of use out of this lens.

@ceoisbk87

2 жыл бұрын

@@caroldavis5921 Sorry for the late response. I had a Nikon D610.

I got this day one with my R5. I love it. And the weight is fine for me.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

After watching your enthusiasm now I want the Canon RF 28-70! I have the R6 paired with the 85mm 1.4, but the versatility of the 28-70mm makes me want one. Time to save up! lol

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is worth it!

Thanks for the review and your enthusiasm. For the weight, I'd recommend the Clutch from Peak Design. It's strong, secure, convenient (doesn't get caught up), and helps me feel less paranoid about dropping my camera.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing about this! We may need to check it out!

@janiscollette1737

2 жыл бұрын

Love my clutch...

The RF zooms are very very good. I had the EF version of this back in the 5D mkii days and it was temperamental to say the least. I still love a prime though.

How many time do you actually use 2.0 do you really think it's that much better than the 2.8 ????

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

We use 2.2 ALOT! 2.0 every now and then.

Well said on all points! This lens is phenomenal, and it's not as big and heavy as many think.

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's all relative! 95mm filter thread is pretty big for a standard lens!

@kelb89

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a bodybuilder so it's not heavy at all... But let's not kid about the size, it's massive lol.

@DanielFazzari

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelb89 I'm a weightlifter as well, so maybe that's why it's not too heavy. However, I think many exaggerate the size and weight of this lens. The EF 70-200 f/2.8 or 100-400 is bigger than this lens. Any 400,600,800mm lens is considerably larger. I guess as KJ said, it's all relative.

I've never seen your channel before... you're a great speaker/presenter. Nice perspective on this lens. Thanks for sharing!! (also, #subscribed)

@KatelynJames

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

Very inspiring Katelyn, Thanks.............. great video.

@KatelynJames

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hello! I just purchased the Canon R camera. Can I use this lens, (RF 28-70 f/2.0), with this camera? Thanks. Love your informative videos, by the way. Bill.

@KatelynJames

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!