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Yay or Nay on that RF 35mm F1.4??
I'd say hell yes if it wasn't for the lens rattle. Hoping it's not as bad as it seems.
I am curious to see that in person, it seems kind of excessive...
Those astro shots were so nice that I doubled tapped to like, forgetting that I'm not on instagram so it rewinded and I got to see them again😂
🤣🤣 I was literally just at that same spot again this weekend for the new moon. Unfortunately it was pretty hazy, and I didn't nail focus anyway 💀
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. Love how you told a compelling story.
Thanks! It was my first shot at something like this, I have a great appreciation for those that make each and every vid like this. Are you looking at one of the zooms?
I was SHOCKED by the dynamic range of the R8. I bought it primarily for video...but... for photography, push the shadows, drag the highlights down - NO problem. The file doesn't turn to mush like every other mirrorless I've used (Canon, Nikon). The way it handles noise - amazing as well.
I don't have anything else to compare to, but it does seem to do really well if you get the exposure anywhere close. I tend to get caught underexposing, but I blew some of those skies out at Hobbiton unfortunately 😅
Why do you have a gopro on the camera?
When it's not too cumbersome, it's nice to have it recording some b-roll that I can add to show the seconds surrounding and following any given photo. Mostly useful for making these videos, social content, or in rare cases, maybe to catch a moment you missed on the photo camera. I would use this more often these days, but the HERO9 is getting pretty old and it's finicky to use quickly on the fly.
@@DanYosua nice! never thought about this. ill order the adaptar
@palmasolutions yeah if you have one lying around, it’s pretty cheap to adapt it how you want with some combination of cold shoe/quarter 20/gopro mounting feet
Your video has given me a great idea for travel. I have the EF 24-105 F4 L which I had on my 6D MKI, but found this all a bit heavy for travel where airline hand-luggage weights are an issue. Also at night time on holiday I'd try and stuff the camera into a man-bag so that walking around at night it was hidden until I need to use it. However this combo was difficult due to size and weight. Therefore I purchased the Canon RP which is a much smaller camera, and fits better into the man-bag, but still that lens is a chunk of weight, and, due to airline weight restrictions I've not been able to take my 10-24mm for dark sky photography. So now having seen your video (and personally tested the RF 24-105 STM) I think I can go with the RF 24-105 STM and pair it with the 16mm F2.8 lens you mentioned, and I'll still save about 200g in weight overall and now I get to carry a wide-angle that I've not been able to previously! Great news. Thanks for the information.
The 16 might be a great option for that wide and fast astro, I'm hoping to try it eventually. I just used the RF 28mm pancake in place of my Sigma 28mm on my most recent trip, because as you said, I was trying to cut down on flight weight/size.
Nice review Actually even without using the lens…..by looking at wildlife photographers with their 500 f4 600 f4 800 f5.6 you already know this little Canon gem is more than fast enough at 200mm.
Haha at least for outside! Wish I had something that long that was also an F4 or F5.6
Hello! I shoot with R5c, lens 24-70 usm, in a quieter environment noise is created from the lens - AF if the STM lens is much quieter
How are you liking the R5C?
Nice!
Great video you mentioned the canon RP could you do a video comparing the rp to the r8? im intrested in upgrading mostly focusing on imagine quality and various lighting conditions
I don't have it anymore, but are there specific issues with image quality you're facing? I would make that upgrade if you're looking for a big jump in 4k video capability or continuous shooting speed, or AF reliability for moving objects in tricky scenes. Things like noise performance are probably pretty similar.
Amazing video! I started photography 2.5 months ago and this is my first camera and I love it!!
Thanks, and great choice, glad you're liking it!
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Every review speaks the same - but a small battery is not a problem at all. The problem is not in the sensor or low light compared to the Sony A7c. Canon R8 is awesome until 6400ISO, not 12800ISO. Canon must think about some cheap, good version of the lens. Canon must give up the R8 type kit lens or RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 lens and must bring a cheap and good RF28-75mm F2.8 or 24-50mm F2.8L. Also a good cheap telephoto like Nikon 180-600 F5.6-6.3
Ive been using an old ef 35-80iii f4-5.6 with my rp that suits my travel standard focal lenth needs quite well. Sits nice in the hand with the adapter. Ill pack the rf24 with it if things get a little out of bounds. If canon came out with an up to date version of this lens, preferably in a 2.8 style. I would be head over heals.
I'd love to see a small RF 24-50 f2.8
Thanks Dan for your value contents, but please I would like some day you make a time-lapse tutorials from you...
Not a bad idea! I've been wondering about trying LRTimelapse someday.
You’re absolutely right with your thoughts on the R8. A powerful photo tool with great video features at an incredible value in a small form factor. Even without the third dial and no joystick, being able to program the lens’ control ring and to use the back screen with my thumb to move my AF point are totally fine as workarounds. Having multiple small batteries to carry and one SD slot are the only things to be aware of with my R8 bodies. Most of my work is photo, so the video capabilities are just bonus for me if/when I may have to do video in the future. Really interesting pace and format in your video! Also, Nice touch with the music selections and how you edit with the rhythms of the melody in mind. Those editing choices are fun and very satisfying as a viewer & music educator 🙂 Love the video!
Haha a weird one for sure, and definitely leaned into the music here, glad you liked it. I do find that I use the control rings a bit with the R8 in a way that I never seem to use them anymore on the R6.
I really enjoyed this vid. The whole thing, but the first half specifically was fun! My R7 with 100-400 is killing it for Banff wildlife, with the R8 now joined by the 24-105 F4 for the wider stuff. 24 and 35 1.8 lenses standing by for R8 video and for a niche role: R7 night street photography. I like the tighter framing but basically can't do without amazing IS. So R7 with 35 is better than R8 with 50 for low light street. Not sure I could handle the non stabilized 28mm with the R8... I'll stick with the 24-105. Battery was my #1 for hesitancy for R8... it hasn't mattered even once in practice. Glad to have the R8, surprised how much I continue to love the R7 and consider it the primary camera.
Thanks! I think those two are a great combo, especially if you're using the R7 to make the most of the 100-400mm reach. I really liked shooting clips in the 4k crop mode when I rented the R7.
You're one of the few guys I will feel good about my color grading and then watch a video and feel like I don't know anything at all like a noob. Shame. But yeah, the R8 Is excellent. I really loved using it while I had it. Only faults are the small battery, and those 1.8 Canon primes having the crappiest autofocus motors Canon could find, super laggy response to an otherwise excellent autofocus system. Id be all in on Canon right now if not for that. One more thing, the editing on this video is phenomenal. Bravo! Just wow, the graphics and the pacing, it's excellent, I know this took a ton of effort. Amazing work!
Haha well that's very kind to call it "grading" because I too feel like a noob 😅 The half-macros would occasionally get stuck for me, which is annoying. I'm really interested in trying the new 35mm, though it will likely be a LONG time before I get my hands on one.
R8 is my first mirrorless and full frame camera. It's great, especially the fast auto focus. I also have the RP but R8 is faster and more consistent when auto focusing subjects. I wish it had better battery and a second SD slot. Otherwise, it's great value for the money.
Hell of a first mirrorless. It's funny, I started with a t7i and nifty 50mm. I thought I would love photography, but wasn't sure, and that was a big purchase at the time. If I had known I'd fall in this deep 5 years ago, R8 would have been approachable yet with plenty to learn and maybe worth splurging for used. The RP has an interesting place now. For people that can find them on a killer deal, something like that would still have been treating me fine for a lot of my hiking shooting.
Started with 77D and a few EFS lenses. (Also huge purchases for me at the time!) I knew I love photography but didn’t realize I’d get this deep into this hobby! Lots of my purchase decision were heavily influenced by this channel! Anyway, going back to your vid, I couldn’t help but notice the different approach you went for here. Slow clap for the effort! You deserve more subscribers!
Appreciate the callout, a very different one and a lot of effort, hopefully not wasted 😅 We'll see how it does, but it was a fun edit for me regardless.
No! Not the box! Your camera is worthless for resale now. 🙈
Wait... what?! 😅 lol I liked keeping them for packing, but the more I lean toward selling things mpb, the fewer boxes I need in my life
Well done, Dan! Great video! I can appreciate when someone puts a lot in an edit even when others may not notice. I love my R6 II and have thought of the R8 as a C camera. I probably will either pick up the R5 II when it is released or the R5C since it has drastically dropped in price. I have nothing longer than 200mm...are you still liking the 100-400? How is the sharpness as a non L lens? BTW...had me laughing pretty hard when you zoomed in on the small item in your pocket.
I was legit thinking of you when I was exporting this. I had just saved your latest vid to watch later, and thought some of this was up your alley haha. I'm really trying to drive my R6 into the ground for photos long-term, but if I was forced to consolidate what I have into one body, R6ii would definitely be it. I love the R8 as a top down with the c-stand/boom combo. I'll use my phone for that when I need a third, but prefer a dedicated camera. Still using and liking the 100-400mm, but feel a little unqualified to compare to the 100-500 or 200-800 as I still haven't used either. There is a bit of a learning curve to shooting long, conditions and light and distance to subject all seem to play a bigger role. When you get close to your subject it's great on the lower mp stuff, at least. Of note, depending on your use, 400mm still feels short. I'm cropping on almost every single shot, many times fairly heavy. Ideally the R7 is where you get this to shine, but when I tested that, the AF was more finicky and it's not quite as good at recovering in low light (which is usually where you live with the f8 at dusk).
Love your videos, Dan. And how the channel has been evolving. I graduated from the RP to the R6 two years ago, never looked back. Really liked the small body, hated the small battery and viewfinder. I tried to like the 28 for the form factor, but it just did not spark joy for me as the 35 does.
Thanks, appreciate you watching! The RP to R6 jump felt big for me, and was also very glad I did it. And good on your for trying both and finding what fits. I still prefer the 35mm for a talking head angle, but the 28mm was a better compromise for me elsewhere. I'll be interested to see if they make any more in the 28mm form factor.
@@DanYosua Absolutely, there are just so many quality of life improvements in the R6 when coming from the RP. As for another pancake in the same housing, there is precedent for that with the 35/24 and 16/50 as well as the old EF 24/40 pair of pancakes, so hopefully we will see another tiny lens from Canon in the future, although what focal length such a lens would be is anyone's guess.
Probably not lenses they'll announce with the R1/R5ii next month, but maybe 😂
how much do you miss the EVF experience of the big' R cameras when using the little' R8?
I don't find it bothers me much mainly because I only use it ~25% of the time. I'm not even sure why I don't use it more generally, I just prefer the screen flipped out I guess. When I am primarily in the EVF, with the 100-400 for example, I'm trusting both cameras very heavily to grab an eye, and they both do well. I think if I used one better than both, coming back would be tougher.
A bit fast on the clips…especially (mostly) with the captions. Need to look away to read and then look back to appreciate/analyze/etc but it changes (too???) fast. I was interesting though…your approach.
Weird one for sure, great feedback though. I spent a lot of time trying to refine that part once choosing this direction. Probably an edit to set aside for a week and come back to... but alas. Good to consider for next time.
@@DanYosua I enjoyed it, and look forward to the next one… take care!
Drop your Canon R8, New Zealand, Camera Reviews, etc. thoughts and questions below 👇Recording a new pod this weekend, will pick some good ones.
Thinking about pulling the trigger on this lens. tired of bringing 4 lenses(16mm, 35mm, 50mm, & 70-200mm) on a trip LOL
Haha four can be a lot on small/light trips. How’s the 16mm?
@@DanYosua not bad I'd say, it gets the job done when you really wanna go wide when you can't afford the 15-35mm (Like myself lol). I used it in Iceland and actually sold a landscape shot that I took with it on the R8.
@@Brianmc2134 oh sick, that must have been an awesome trip and a great feeling! Iceland is high on my list but we'll see when it happens. Affordability has kept me away from the 15-35 so far too.
Is it suitable for m50 mark 2
unfortunately not, I don't believe there's a way to mount RF glass on the EF-M mount.
Great video!
Thanks!
@@DanYosua 🙂👍
Thx for sharing. Great tips. I’m investing in a new camera and lens kit. 🫶⛸️❤️
Nice, are you looking at the R6?
@@DanYosua I got the R5 and the 70-200mm. Can’t wait to go to some games!
Very "under-subscribed" channel! What are you filming yourself on? And do you have an opinion on 2.8 vs 4 for portraits on the 70-200? Portraits is the only thing where im not yet conviced i wont miss the f2.8.
Appreciate the comment, helps let me know I’m on the right track. Gut feel, what number would you have expected to see based on the content? Almost everything in the last 9 months my main a-roll is the R8. Especially the podcasts. R6 is my main photo body… and R8 was supposed to be a 6 month try and sell. But I got more photo work than I expected this year so I’ve kept it a bit longer. Next vid is mainly the R8 shots in NZ. I only had both together for a short time, but with the 70-200s, the distances between you, your subject, and your background (plus focal length) seem to be much more important for the look than the one stop. If you’re in tight spots and can’t control, maybe it helps a little. But I think the 2.8 is more useful for keeping the noise lower in dark environments and higher shutter speed shooting. For truly magical pop, 85 is something I look to for that.
@@DanYosua I honestly was surprised that you didnt have AT LEAST upwards of 50k followers like the other photography youtubers i watch. I'm serious. I've no doubt it'll happen. The R8 is my main (or only) camera and i love it for being everything i want - since i am not shooting professionally. And that is also the reason why i am so "critical" about the f4 version. Since i am just starting out i feel like i want to be able to shoot everything without spending toooo much money on it. I love zooming in on everything when i am outside, but i also love (the idea of) taking very pleasant portraits. All with the wish/hope of getting better and ultimately professional. And i also love the idea that i dont have to carry around more than 1-2 lenses. So a telezoom that can do portraits would be kind of the perfect lense for me. I have the RF 50 1.8 (it too cheap not to have it), the 35 1.8 (thats the focal length that works best in my home studio setup but i dont like the wide photos) and the 24-105 F 4-7.1, which is a good lense for what it is - but the aperture.. Anyhow compression is the one thing i love the most in photos, since it makes the photos more "dense" and impactfull. Hence my interest in the 70-200. Maybe my "problem" is that i want something above 85 especially for everything besides portaits, but i am also not willing to spend another 2-3k on a great 85mm. Maybe the 85 F2 + the 70-200 F4 would be exactly what i need. Well at this point i'm just rambling :D Thank you for your reply and also thank you for the great videos you made because not only are they actually entertaining but also insightful AND feel to be a little more like your actual opinion than some of the other videos out there. No need to get back on this! I think this is just something i have to consider myself in the end. But please keep it up!
P.S.: your way of talking is not only pleasant to listen to, but also makes me want to hear what's next. Which is making me watch your videos to the end. A very small "but": the sound is a little like scratchy compared to other youtubers. As in the mic or the processing isnt perfect with the s-sounds or the higher end. But this might just be me though!
Lol 50k, maybe if I ever manage more than one video a month 😅 Super helpful though, thanks for taking the time to expand! The "one lens" argument I do think is one of the stronger ones in favor of the f2.8 for people on the edge of enthusiast/part-time pro. If it really can do it all (most) for you then any weight and size hesitations start to fade away because it's the only thing in the bag. If you're able to spend a long weekend with one, you'll probably have a good idea either way. The audio feedback is good too, something I've wrestled with a bit. I need to practice more post and need to project more into the mic to begin with I think.
Those small little things like when the camera zooms in and out at 2:47 when you zoom in the 24-105 is appreciated in the editing btw :)
Finally. I've been seen 🥹
You're my influence at buying the 24-105. And now that I struggle between 70-200 F4 and 2.8 (coz FOMO, lol!), I find that amongst the reviews that I watched so far, yours made the most sense for me. With my 24-105, I do struggle in low light situations, but I get around them by using high ISO and LR's denoise tool. And the results can be usable if not excellent. LR also now has Blur effect, which can make an image out of F4 like it was taken from a prime. I also had the chance of trying out both the 70-200 versions at a local Canon event, and 2.8 was significantly heavier and I think all your points considered, F4 is the better choice for me.
It's awesome that you had a chance to try both - it's what I did and it really helps to understand how much larger the f2.8 is. For some it won't be an issue at all, but for those on the fence, it's the fastest way to know for sure if you see yourself using it. And the tooling keeps getting better like you said! It's even easier to lean toward the F4 today in 2024 than it was in 2021.
Bruh, spot on! I literally started looking at this lens, because of the Fuji craze.
I've used it a lot since swapping with the 35mm. Still ultimately prefer the Sigma when I don't need to pack small.
Great, classy video, nicely narrated too! Only one thing wrong - it doesnt have enough views, and i cant understand why. You make great content
Comment of the day, appreciate it! YT was testing it for "R8" at first but it looks like they're coming around to test it more for "24-105." It's always a little bit of a mystery haha just have to keep getting better.
Im actually in the process of getting the f4 while owning the 2.8 My "problem" is that i do a lot of types of photography, the 2.8 is epic BUT... if you do hiking landscapes like me, and if you are like me and have more success with longer focal lenghs in those scenarios than wide... the weight is a consideration. So i even own a Fujifilm X-T30ii i bought to have a "throw in the bag" camera for when i wont take a camera with me, and even while having the x-t50 on preorder... its for a different scenario. The XT is for when i dont plan to bring my chunker R5 but want to have something photography in my non camera bag. While the R5 goes on hikes wheni know i go alone and go for the purpose of capturing my trip... and saving 3-400g on weight... for someone not super sporty... yea its a very good argument. Plus on landscapes i rarely utilize the 2.8. If id take one lense i rather go with the 24-105 f4 than the 24-70 f2.8 for example. Long ramble, im going to get the f4 along the 2.8 each has their place. But especially if you hike or travel, size and weight at similar sharpness just a bit less light intake is very well worth it.
Haha if you use em enough and can swing both, power to ya! Would be awesome to have the f2.8 tucked away for when you need it. I haven't had much time to learn about the xt50 yet, is that similar to the x100vi but interchangeable?
@@DanYosua I agree totally with you, if one doesnt really know that he needs the f2.8, the f4 is the much better option. These days i would recommend the 50 1.2 85 1.2 or 135 1.8 over the 70-200 2.8 IF someone wants"that" separation. The 2.8 is great but you need to know why you want the 2.8 (as i said, e.g. events or sports where you dont know the distance but light wont be good but getting the shot framed is more important than a low iso shot) The XT-50 is sort of the x100vi but with interchangable lenses. The xt30ii lays in the hand really good for its size (i was surprised! ) and the xt50 doesnt look like they changed much (not needed!). I had the chance to handle the Nikon Zfc from a friend and it never felt comfortable in my hand. If you just want a camera for pure shooting fun but some flexibility over the x100vi, get the 50... buy the 3 f2 primes and enjoy.
I know it’s been awhile but do you think something like this would be good to take to the Grand Canyon and Sedona ? Or is it not wide enough
I generally think it's great for that type of use case, but if you know you prefer ultra wide shooting, then you might feel you're missing out. I have a newer vid NZ where I brought this. There are a few instances where I shot some panos or pulled out my iPhone specifically for the ultra wide lens. I want to have something wider in my bag eventually, but typically feel comfortable with 24mm. In a perfect world, the next iteration would be the exact same footprint but a 20-105 🤞Do you have the 16mm by any chance?
@@DanYosua I’ll check out that vid! I used to have a 16mm but I sold it:(. I also have the RF 15-35 but decided to rent the 24-105 f4 because I only have enough Room to pack 1 lens with me. That’s a great idea about shooting a pano , thanks ! I think I’ll take the 24-105 then
Gotcha. The 15-35mm is something I've been eying for years, but if I could only take one, still the 24-105mm for me as I like punching in on landscapes like that as well. Have a blast, sounds like a great trip!
@@DanYosua thanks so much for the advice ! I enjoyed your f4 video also. Just discovered you and subbed . Great channel !
No problem, appreciate the kind words!
Damn I have Canon 6D and Irix 15mm f2.4 that I got for landscape and astro and had limited hardware for anything other than that. Now a friend wants me do do some photo shoot so I finally ordered 50mm f1.8 STM. I wanted 1.4 but after watching some videos yours included I reckon f1.8 is probably a better lens to learn portrait photography and better bang for a buck since for now at least I'm an armature so money is important. Thanks for your advice.
It'll still be there for you later if you reconsider, but getting started with the f1.8 sounds like the play for sure. Good luck with the shoot!
as i cooly draw my t2i from my walmart camera bag, my ef 75-300 f/4-5.6 lens begins to extend. the sound of my artistic delivery device frightens away the local wildlife. the six 58mm K&F concept uv filter caps i use to protect my sole purpose in life point outward to my target. shaking, i take a picture of a branch and pretend thats what i wanted all along. the chromatic abbreviation and lack of IS renders my photo worthless to the uncultured. I don't even pretend to adjust my flash as it meagerly pops out and illuminates the noon day. I am a god damn genius.
Lol 🤣
Hi Dan! I recently got a 70-200 f4. Would you choose 14-35f4 or 24-105f4, if you could only choose one more zoom? I have a few primes atm. 16, 28, and 50. I have 24-105 f4-7.1 kit lens and the 70-200 f4. Ive been thinking of upgrading the 24-105, but im worried if the roles for the 24-105 are too similiar to 70-200. I would obviously love to have the f4 trio, but there is no point if im not going to use em. So which zoom would choose, if you were in my shoes? 🤔
I might be an oddball, but I really like the 70-105mm overlap as it prevents me from doing a lot of lens switching. For my shooting, I most like this when I pack both for travel or have both with me in a bit of rain or snow. Or anywhere I'm not looking to swap lenses often. So as to answering that, I would just try to take mental notes on how much or little you care for that overlap with your existing 24-105. I've steered clear of the 14-35 myself so far because ultimately I'm pretty sure I want the 15-35mm there. I want the option of using it for astro and it would be my main video lens for KZread. My Sigma 28mm vid sort of explains the thought process. So the thing I would think about in your setup is would you be selling the wide primes to consolidate? Or would you keep them for compact, low-light options. You've got yourself a pretty tough call 😅 I might just shoot more until you run into distinct frustrations/limitations that you can pinpoint (or if you can't). Gonna come down to how much you want weather sealing, if you want to consolidate, or if the darker aperture on the current 24-105 is a problem.
theres so many f4 videos do you think i can just place an honorary f4 sweep comment here and get like partial credit
F4 SWEEP
f4 sweep f4 all the way f4 gang f4 for life 1000 years of f4
Nice review. I'm going to start with the 10%!
Thanks, that's a good starting point for most!
Love hearing your gear-related thoughts. I have had a similar setup to yours, trying out some of the same lenses (R6 with RF16, RF35, and RF100-400 are the ones I stuck with, did not really warm up to the RF28). When I was starting out I was basically shooting every day, and I have fallen so deep in the bird photography rabbit hole that I finally caved and got the 800/11. When it comes to sharing I was a bit burned out on flickr and instagram, so now I mostly stick to sharing only with family and friends and the canonrumors forum. I also print photobooks for myself a couple of times a year.
That's awesome, thanks for sharing! I tried the 800mm a long time ago, but would like to give it another go. Printing books is something I would love to do once yearly. I would like to put one together for New Zealand. They are a lot of work though - I underestimated how much time went into playing with the layout and adjusting crops when featuring multiple shots on a page 😅
I'm here after searching for R5II, and 12 minutes in I'm trying to figure out why I'm still here...
Welp, at 12:30 mark I found out why. lol
Lol thanks for stopping by 😂 what are you looking forward to most in that?
@@DanYosuaHonestly the readout speed. I have an R6II and a backup R. It would be nice to occasionally get that 40 FPS my R6II offers, but for those things, I can't use it because of the slower sensor read speed. That's about the only thing that kept me from the first R5. I know the R6II has the same readout speed, but it was a lower entry price while I waited for the R1 or R5II (probably the II at this point).
Gotcha, hopefully we won't be waiting much longer. I'm curious about the heat dissipation. The R5 has apparently gotten much better over time with firmware updates but I'm hoping this is a more solid step.
@@DanYosua That would also be nice. I'm thinking about diving off into video some and could possibly benefit from extended 4k 120 time. Even though I borrowed a buddies R5 to shoot a highschool baseball game and had no issues jumping back and forth, I know he's had issues with it.
I know its a "budget"camera but i finally saved up and got an r50 body. i dont have any r mount lenses but i did buy the rf to ef mount converter with the fancy wheel and ive been using my favorite lens the EF-S Macro 60mm F/2.8. I dont know if i can afford anything nicer but im always on the lookout for a good ebay deal.
Nice! That's awesome you can take advantage of a lens you already liked. How's it working so far?
Yo the r50 is crazy capable, congrats 🎉
@@DanYosua oh also thank you so much for making that comparison between the L and non L 24-105, super useful! Even though the f4 L 24-105 is much cheaper than the 24-70, it's still over a thousand dollars and for people that don't the weather sealing and don't mind the aperture, the non L is awesome! I always dismissed these "cheap lenses" as not being as good as the L series. Also, I firmly believe the f4 70-200 is so much more worth it than the f2.8
The 24-105 STM surprised me with image quality. I expected a really poor performance too, but it's not bad and can be a great advantage to stay compact. And if nothing else to explore the focal ranges. The 70-200 F4 is one of the better value lenses for most people. Unless I start shooting lots with that range inside or for sports, I don't think I'll swap for the F2.8.
@@DanYosua absolutely agree. And keep the videos coming!
I'm an r8 user and main use is family and vacation photography with some street photography. Mostly use stm lenses like 16mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.8 amd the 24-105 7.1 stm Looking for 28mm or 35mm
It's a great pairing for all of those. I've been meaning to try the 16mm for a long time, maybe this summer 🤞
I've done a dozen trips to NZ over the years (married to a Kiwi) carrying lots of camera equipment in an Anja, with the pro large or nedium slope insert. We mostly fly premium economy now, so have a little better carry-on limits than economy. However, one more travel hack is to bring a jacket with some big pockets. If you ever get stopped for an over weight carry on, just throw on the jacket, shove your heavier equipment in the pockets, then as soon as your bag is light enough just throw everything back in the carry on once you board the plane. Works every time. Previous trips have been done with Olympus pro gear with top notch weather sealing. On the next trip I'm taking Canon gear: R5 with 14-35, 24-105, and a 200-800 (if I can manage to get my hands on one by December).
Thanks for sharing! Big pocket strategy is great, that's what I try to use my rain shell for. Mine is falling apart but I keep holding onto it for the pocket configuration 😂 It's a big help to have something for a hard glasses case/contacts too. Hoping for your sake that the 200-800s are more widely stocked by then, that would be cool to bring. Even rental stock is hard to come by last I looked.
@@DanYosua No worries on the 200-800,if mine doesn’t ship by November I’ll just get the 100-500. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth picking up a used 800 f/11 to start using my R5 for birding in the meantime. Canon has me in a bit of a pickle. I was also debating getting the 70-200 f/4, which would be too redundant if I end up having to buy the 100-500, and the 800 f/11 would be more relevant too.
I definitely feel that similar conundrum with the 100-500... would have liked it on this trip, not sure how I feel about the thought of having both the 70-200 and that. The 200-800 is cool but wonder if there's a traditional 200-600 ever coming.
I’m hesitant to recommend that 35 mm to anyone because it’s so good they’ll think everything’s that good 😂
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