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Roy Riley 2020
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I have the vivitar 3900 (potato masher) which I liked, back in the days. I liked the handle as you could easily carry it with your camera. I wish someone made a similar handle mount flash bracket that you could mount a speedlight on it. Something that would keep your flash and camera together but give you the option to detach the flash and lift it up.
@@GB-AK loved those old vivitars. I built something similar to what you mention a few years ago to cover a political conference. A bit heath robinson but it worked quite well. I’m sure profoto make something but it’s probably the price of a ride on lawnmower.
On my R5 I set my DOF button to open the flash menu, I can then easily change the flash settings (like high speed sync) via the screen instead of the small flash menu.
@@GB-AK that’s a great idea! Thanks for that! Will give it a throw
Fascinating video, thanks Roy. I am a hobbyist photographer who shoots mostly birds down by the river or in my back garden. I have a 90D and an R8. I absolutely love them both but I find it easier to get great shots with the R8, the eye detect auto focus is brilliant! I also struggle slightly to get the exposure spot on with the 90D, it’s usually a bit over or a bit under. The 90D has a canon 100-400L usm ii attached permanently where as the R8 now has the RF 200-800. I treat my 90D like a classic car now, I love using it but the R8 out performs it in all areas so has become my daily ‘Driver’.
Thanks. I've got one...Menu is a nightmare, I'm a simple man...I'll learn video with it...and keep analyzing the menu options. 🤞.......and try back focusing.
I have gone through two of these. Crunchy focus that is noisy and jumpy. Just bought the 1.8 STM for use on my 5DM3s, which has nice auto focus. For the money, the Zeiss 50 1.4 planar is the lens for me. Solid lens and great results.
Roy, what is that other keyboard you got there? Does that have anything do with the way you edit?
It’s a Loupedeck. Works with LR or PS and a few others. It’s pretty good if you like using dials and sliders.
Why is 430 the best ? I have Canon 600 Ext RT mk 2 flash I was told it's top of the line? I also have Canon El 100 Speedlite Flash and I really like it !
Only my opinion. There are lots of other flashes out there and ultimately we each have to find what is right for us and our own individual use. For me the 430 just does the job that I need it for. Small, light, easy. Effective. If what you have works well for you then that’s very cool. I’m sure that 600 packs a bit more of a punch but I have never needed more power than the 430 can deliver. Might pick up an el100 to play with as looks rather cool. Thanks for your comment. All just personal opinion! Many thanks. RR
I’ve just bought a 5D mk ii with a sigma 35mm 1.4 lens…both used and arriving next week!
Buen video. Tengo este objetivo hace años y lo mantengo en mi mochila puesto que lo ocupo bastante a la hora de crear vistas 360 para tours virtuales inmobiliarios. Es una verdadera joya que hoy en día poco se ve y para la edad que tiene (la misma que tengo) funciona de maravillas. Creo que me quedaré con esta lente por muchos años mas. Estoy feliz con ella. Por cierto funciona a la perfección en cámaras SLR de película, como en las DSLR 5D Mark ii y iii como en las mirroles como la Eos R. Saludos!
Just picked one up for £200 will let you know how it goes bought mainly for Landscapes
Has anyone run into an issue of auto rotate not working & know how to fix it? I have it turned on for both camera & computer but it doesn't recognize it. Such a great video though & definitely wanna look into the live view attachment!
I wonder how this will perform on a Sigma mc11 adapter mounted on a Sony camera
Like your reviews, always factual and honest. Thought about this lens for a long time when my ef 24-105 started falling apart. Heard rumors about version 2 but it will probably be too expensive.
Thanks. Yes I wonder about V2 but honestly I cannot imagine what they would do to significantly improve V1. If it could make a nice cup of Earl Grey tea then it might be worth considering! We will see in the fullness of time. Hope you have a good weekend. RR
@@RoyRiley 😁👍.Thanks for your reply. Can hope that ver 1 would go down a bit in price if they were to release ver 2. The only question is when a possible ver 2 will come if so?
Hey Roy! I bought a speedlite from Canon based on your review. Thanks for putting me on the right path - have a lovely weekend!
Hope it works out for you. All the best. RR
The greatest revelation is that we live in the age of AI editing. Look at the pictures. Can you actually tell it came from a 6 mp camera?? That is why old digital cameras now don't hit rock bottom prices anymore except maybe when they are 20 years old. BUT! if there is any hype behind any old camera. Expect ransom prices for old pieces of gear.
Hi, question…using this on an aps-c (R50) would you lose all of the optical benefits? I’m referring to the 38mm/168mm f/frame equivalent.
Nice review. I shoot with the R6 and have thought about moving up to the RF version. Other than the lighter weight, can't justify the extra $$$. I also love the internal zoom. And, yes. It is a tank!
I used the Canon 50mm 1.2 lens on the 5D when the 5D first came out. What a lens that was.....still remember it all these years later after switching to a D700.
I have had this lense for a couple of years on my slr and it has been amazing. And for close up portraits on my RP is also amazing. However. Shooting on an RP at 3m distance or more. On single point autofocus due to the model wearing sun glasses. It consistently front focused about a foot in front on every shot. A steep rf to ef learning curve. Next shoot will be manual af with zebra lines, or face af. The ef 50 1.4 has that issue also apparently. Yes the purple fringing is extreme at 1.8 and f2
Thanks for this Graham. I think the lesson here for us all is to use these wide aperture primes with care and attention! When your shooting wide open and it goes tits up it has a special kind of unrecoverable pain
Watching this because I am picking up my 12yo MkII again, to be used for macro. Appreciate the talk, will probably have to watch something about flash.
Interesting view from a professional on how this lens is used and how it performs in a harsh environment. My version was also razor sharp. But in the end the f/2.8 was a little bit too heavy. The f/4.0 version I have now is also razor sharp and a lot lighter. But still, the f/2.8 is a great lens.
Another excellent review Roy! I picked the 430 EX III-RT used on a Good will auction site for $50 U.S.. Was like brand new. Excellent flash! Shot a High School sports banquet recently one set of batteries. Totally agree on the blinding bright red light on the back, and the Off/Lock/On switch. Overall excellent flash!
I have this lens on my R6 II. I always love this standard zoom. It works amazingly well in daylight/outdoors or good indoor lighting. Love it for street photography - in good daylight. I am thinking of selling it now and get the RF 24-70 2.8 because now I am doing a lot of tournament photography and I don't like how this lens work for that. Not fast enough. I got the RF 70-200mm 2.8 and wow what a difference!! I only had this lens for 6 months, but still having a hard time parting with it as the focal lengths on this is so good. The 2.8 version is too big and expensive. So I am torn, lol. I love this lens...
Thanks for this video. I just purchased one used so I can practice! It’s been over 5 years since I touched a professional camera. My memory is pretty rusty on set up and settings. I am so excited!
It’s like riding a bike! You will be back in the swing of it in no time. RR
I've had my Nikon 50mm 1.4G since forever and as soon as I got my Sigma Art 50mm 1.4 then did my test shots, I couldn't help but notice that the Sigma @1.4 is actually sharper than my Nikon @2.8... It was such a game changer... I've had old SIGMA EX DG HSM primes and I never use them wide open unless I'm treading to a territory where I would get a blurry shot because of low shutter speed. I now shoot exclusively ART lenses.. 24,35,50,85,135
That’s a nice set up! I am sure your back won’t thank you because they are lumpy little blighters but I’m sure your image quality is through the roof!
@@RoyRileyoh yeah and 85mm in particular is a ginormous dumbbell 😂 btw, never experienced the fogging thing, ever...maybe it has something to do with humidity, I live in Canada where the air is generally dry most of the time
Never watched a review before where I agreed with 100% of what was being said. First time for everything. Practical photography is where I’m at after 40 years of doing it. About to move to RF so will buy a body with this lens on it. The old EF one dropped onto a church floor, I put it back together myself, kinda works. My 70-200 2.8 got hit by a baseball just last week. Carried on working but I think the autofocus might be out a smidge. Need to test. I love that lens, only have the II but it’s a great sports lens. Been hanging on for the new R5 but the wait is infuriating so might have to drop back to R6 Mark II for sport and stick with 5d for portraiture
Yes the long awaited r5 mark 2… I have no idea when it’s coming but it will be pricey and there is a question about what it could possibly do that the existing cameras cannot.. I hear rumours of eye focusing.. who knows. The r6 mark 2 does look very appealing
Thinking is it’ll be in the real world in August. The eye thing has been counted in and out multiple times. Sensor sounds like a big step up. The rumour merchants think it’ll be around 20% more than the release price of the original. Due to shifts in currency. Be interesting to see what price of R5 stock does. There’s even an R6 Mark III rumoured with an even faster sensor read
Very interesting video
just found one with 13,000 actuations and nice cosmetic condition for £400 at my local camera shop, can't wait to try it out!
Sounds like a bargain to me! Good luck with it
Bought my 70-200 2.8 (the non-IS version) 10 years ago when I first took the plunge into pursuing photography professionally and it completely transformed my approach and mindset to taking pictures for clients. If you want to start making money from photography, just buy one, don't even think about it. Took me a year to pay mine off but was worth every penny and has since paid for itself many times over.
ich danke Dir für den tollen Vergleich, ich stehe gerade genau vor der gleichen Frage.
Amazing reviews, can you please advise me if is good on 6 mark 2, i am looking for one lens only before i used 2 primes but is the struggle to change it and the action is there. the 2.8 is away to expensive and havy. thanks again.
Afraid I have no experience with the 5 mark 2 so cannot give exact information but I cannot see any reason why it would not work fine
It is very comforting to hear a professional photographer speaking about a long term relationship with his/her gear in a time when KZread by default focus on your next, more expensive and better(?!) purchase of photo-equipment. Thank you!
Your nonchalant way of educating on what appears to be an extension of yourself in camera form is wonderful! Subscribed and ordered this body for shts and gigs ! Thank you sir
Lovely to read this comment. Thank you 🙏 appreciate your time watching and the subscription. Wishing you every success with your photography. RR. PS. Guard that sensor like a boss because dust with this camera is a BIG pain
I am waiting for this camera to arrive. Your enthusiasm for this camera, takes away any apprehension which I would have on my decision buying this 'dinosaur' second hand. Thank you so much!
Happy to be of some help! Long live the 5d3. A true classic! And that clack clack clack shutter sound… good luck with your new camera. Quick tip.. if you shoot in RAW I always found that a little extra sharpening in post may be required.
I keep that in mind. Thank you. I guess (hope) probably need a whole lot less sharpening than needed at present (getting some better lenses together with the camera)
@@gert-janvs5708 exciting times! What lenses you got to go with the 5d3?
@@RoyRiley - In changing over to the 5dr, I could only keep my Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM and my Samyang Tilt-Shift Lens. I chose the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM. Last minute I also added the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. All second hand. For me an affordable way to step up as an amateur to a better amateur 🙂
@@gert-janvs5708 nice set up! Smart choices
The nice thing about the II version of this lens is that it caused a significant drop in the secondhand price of the classic one. Good to see that you as a pro use a secondhand lens. The obsession with the latest gear is a great boost for the economy!
Great info
Having had this lens for the last 8/9 years or so (also bought 2nd hand) i have been really pleased with it. I used it on my70D and 7Dmk2. Recently bought a R6mk2 and was thinking i needed a faster lens. Stumbled on your video while looking at the 70-200mm f2.8 video. Think i'll hang on to it. Great video. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks Tony! I have been looking at lots of options for telephoto zooms for the R cameras.. while there are some great tempting lenses out there ( 200-800 / 100-500 and even the 100-400 RF lenses) I still wonder if this 70-300 L lens might still offer the best bang for bucks for a lens that will get most jobs done.. I guess if you need the extra reach then maybe that 200-800 could be worth saving up for!
I have both the 70-300 and 70-200 2.8 and the second one is extremely heavy and big. The 70-300 is very nice to work with and easy to take with you, fits in smaller bags as well. The 2.8 is more a niche lens for low light.
still have it and its great
I had one of these & loved it ... I was using it to take photos of negatives & the focus would just roll out when it tilted down. So, I researched & found a used version one with metal mount ... Ii is 37 years old & works great on my 5DS, R6 MkII & soon on my R5C. Man, I love this lens! Except the focus is too noisy for video. Great Videos Roy!
Which f stop is it most crisp at? I just bought one and excited to learn all about it
Try it out at each aperture. Take a shot at each aperture and then inspect for yourself.
So helpful. This is the only video the shows step by step like this. Exactly what I needed and what I was looking for. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy to be of help. Go forth and make great pictures!
Planning to buy this lens
I use the Peak Design slide strap on my 7Dii. LOVE IT.
Not entirely convinced by Peak Design for serious professional use. But I do have an open mind…How often do you use your strap per week do you think?
It’s funny you say you got the lens around the same time your old one broke. The same day I got my new MacBook Pro my old one died on me.
It’s all in the ENERGY!
I have one I take it out a lot and use, I have new digital cameras ,it works great, I love this camera...;)>
I owned it, I didn’t like it. The RF 24 1.8 Macro is a much sharper lens for a fraction of the price, not to mention it’s lighter and smaller. If you add the also excellent RF 35mm 1.8 Macro and then either the RF 85mm f2 Macro and/or RF 70-200 f4 I think that is the best way to go
Thanks for this. Interesting to hear your views. I guess it depends on use case. Sometimes one lens that does it all is just the right tool for the job. Given time and space and flexibility then a bunch of primes is without doubt the best way to go. Any issues with the R4 70-200 F4?? I had one for a while but went back to the EF 2.8 version. I wonder how they hold up build quality wise long term?
@@RoyRiley I was blown away by the centre sharpness of the 24mm 1.8 Macro. The 24-105 L just seemed a bit meh for the price. You also get the low light advantage and close focusing capabilities with those primes. Everyone’s different but I don’t mind spending the 20 seconds or so it takes to swap lenses if it means I get a sharper image corner to corner. I have found the 70-200 L to be optically almost perfect and performs better than the 24-105 L in the 70-105 range.
Great video.. thanks..... does this work well with canon r50? Kindly reply.. TIA
No experience so cannot really comment But I see no reason why not
I came to the R5 from the 5D3. Like you, I am picky about all aspects of my equipment and my use of it. I have absolutely zero problem with color. Instead of using the camera matching profiles, I use the ones that I generated from a Color Checker Passport (full sun, shade, tungsten, flash, etc. ) My Lightroom import profile is a dual illuminant profile generated from the Passport. It is interesting that it gets it right so often. There is no color issue with the R5. There is/was a color issue with Lightroom.
Sounds interesting. How are you building the profile?
You are a gem. Really well put together video
Thank you so much. Very kind
My camera does not let me enable HDR mode on. I see it on my meny but its not letting me select it