My 5 Favourite Canon EF Lenses (with photo examples)

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I wanted to share about my top 5 favourite Canon lenses. I've been using these 5 lenses for at least a year at minimum so I feel I have enough insight and image examples to share why I love them. However, I hope this video helps you understand how to choose lenses based on your need vs what is the best lens to buy.
Here are the time stamps:
Intro: 0:00
Lens 1: 1:07
Lens 2: 3:08
Lens 3: 5:08
Lens 4: 7:16
Lens 5: 8:55
Outro: 10:34
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Комментарии : 67

@metochites1 3 года назад

At least one new video abot EF- lenses. EF lenses they still exist! Thank you for the video

@Gremlack13 3 года назад

I have both the ef and rf 24-105 f4. I like them both a lot for their versatility as a multipurpose lenses.

@easylearning6536 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! So excited to see EF lens video 😊

@samguw 3 года назад

Welcome! And I'm guessing you mean RF heh. Definitely. Once I get my hands on some loan units from Canon I'll make one

@ryanellis7520 4 месяца назад

Great coverage and descriptions. Great video!

@frederickmcdonald6636 Год назад

very well explained - thank you for sharing your thoughts!

@Vikram-wx4hg 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your favourties and your personal experience with them.

@jameshoy380 2 года назад

Great vid. Wonderful images as well!

@adude394 8 месяцев назад

Great post! My next lens is either going to be the 24-105, or the 70-200 f4. Eventually I'll own both of them, and I think they'll be really nice with both my 7D and 1DX Mark III.

@4ngles 3 года назад

I discover your channel ! Thanks for your advices !

@titomedia1 3 года назад

I like your lens review, well done!

@samguw 3 года назад

Thank you Timothy!

@dannyfingersmusic 2 года назад

Great video!

@FlatWaterFilms 3 года назад

I'm getting by with two. 24-104 f/4 and 70-300 f/3.5 to f/5.6. Works great for my needs.

@samguw 3 года назад

As long as it works for your needs, there is no right or wrong!

@Losochill 7 месяцев назад

Yea the video is 2 years old, but I had to say your audio is AWESOME!! 💪🏾🔥 Im really into photography but I’m an audio guy at heart. The mic is a little bassy, but if I didn’t see it was Rode I’d think it’s Shure

@richardpill8322 2 года назад

Nice choices. I use my 70-200mm with a 2x teleconverter for macro, works great.

@Iorndealer 3 года назад

Well said, I enjoy my 50 f/1.2 L and 135 f/2 L, I use them as a pair in most of my portraits work.

@Thedivinevision.19 2 года назад

May I ask which dslr you use, thinking of getting 135

@Iorndealer 2 года назад

@@Thedivinevision.19 I at the time used a 5D MK IV and a 6D MK ii

@nikonmark37814 2 года назад

I've taken a low budget approach for my lenses that I use with the 6D and 5Ds. I love the Canon 24-105 f/4L IS version I, 70-200 f/4L, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS version I, 35f/2 IS which should be an L lens, it's that good, 85 f/1.8 USM and Tamron 45 f/1.8 VC and Tamron 90 f/2.8 VC Macro. Both of the Tamron lenses are incredible and the auto focus on the 90 macro is fast unlike the Canon 100 f/2.8 L IS that I've borrowed in the past. I also have a 17-40 f/4L, it's reasonably sharp on both of my cameras but on the 5Ds the corners are soft until I get to f/8 so I'm looking to replace it with as used Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 which I've borrowed from time to time from a friend who uses it on his 5DsR and it's surprisingly good even in the corners and cost about $300.00 used in the US. I'm an old man at 66 and have no plans for mirrorless because mirrorless is expensive and it won't make me a better photographer!

@BEDIANSPINS 11 месяцев назад

how was the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS version I?

@nikonmark37814 5 месяцев назад

I use it mostly at the 400 end for backyard birding but recently picked up a 300 f/4 L IS and it and the Canon 1.4 TC have become my preferred choice for that endeavor so the 100-400 may be getting sold. The lens is sharp using it with my 7DII or 6D. @@BEDIANSPINS

@nipeshshah4694 3 года назад

Amazing content 👌

@samguw 3 года назад

Thank you!

@mahditehrani2917 3 года назад

sam lord of the red rings

@samguw 3 года назад

Add Gamgee behind and I'll fit right in hahaha

@JohnJohnson-bo5sv Год назад

good point about the newer cameras with the better exposure latitudes (iSO) making the faster (not as sharp at maximum lenses obsolete..something to think about however I can't shed myself of the lust for a 2.8 ultrawide zoom..

@pgulysse1 3 года назад

Thanks. I have the 90D and the SL2 (200D). Too bad Canon did give more fast lens options for the EF-S mount, like the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. Canon did not even offer a 2.8 trinity lenses for the EF-S mount. You have to use the FF version, means bigger and more expensive. Too late, Canon seems is only putting money and RD on the RF system now. What do you suggest for EF-S mount or the 90D?

@JadenWhite 3 года назад

70-200 is undefeated!! Also i like the EF 70-200 bc of internal zoom! Idk if i trust the RF ones just yet... ALWAYS BUY USED

@samguw 3 года назад

So true man! The 70-200 is one of those lenses that jsut can't be replaced. I would say the RF version is 100% better in almost every aspect except for manual focusing and balancing weight on the setup. I've shot with that lens in the rain and nothing happened to it

@jamescarlos8642 7 месяцев назад

Now canon has released canon rf 24-105mm as f2.8 aperture New lens and quite pricey and also same size as ef 70-200mm f2.8 lens

@crayshaunhenderson1265 Год назад

hey sam how you're doing my brother it's so good to talk to somebody who also have the same camera as me. i have the 16-35 mark 2 lens and the 50mm lens i want to get the sigma 18-35 but should i get that even though i have the 16-35 L series lens? i want the 55-250 and the 15-85 lens i was told they are some good lens and they're cheap ya see. i want another good prime len like the 35 for portraits. i want the 1. 15-85 2. 55-250 3. 24mm 4. 24-105 5.35mm 6. 18-35 i think having 8 lens should be good and i don't have to go with full frame if i don't want to right i think the 80d is good enough please help me out

@mareksykora3891 28 дней назад

I have similar setup: 16-35/4, 24-70/4, 35/1.4 and 100/2.8 and love then all

@StephanBuchin 2 года назад

35mm ftw 😎

@flowepots4852 Год назад

hey would anyone know a cheaper alternative to the 4th lense? I am looking towards being able to capture mainly aesthetic cinema shots but am also looking for some versatility for my arts class.. Anything ranging less than 300 dollars?

@chacmool2581 Год назад

Agreed. Every fotographer needs to have a normal zoom lens. I own three: * EF24-70/2.8II L * RF24-105/4 L * EF-M 15-45IS. Only noobs think that a lens with Macro capability is only for Macro. The 100L is one of those lenses with very special rendering, sharp and constrasty. The IS is good for three-stops. The EF35L II? I am waiting for the RF35/1.2L

@revolutionarybloodlinebull9127 2 года назад

Thanks… I Am Listening

@G.Liyew_1984 Год назад

Are those lenses good for video as a photo ?

@isaactan715 3 года назад

Nice video man, I just starting out photo and video because of Peter Mckinnon haha. Now rocking kit lens 18-135 and 50mm 1.8. May I ask the 16-35 F4, can I still purchase it at canon?

@samguw 3 года назад

Thanks man! Really happy to hear you putting an interest. It's a long journey ahead but it'll be worth it. And yes you can still get the lens at Canon however I would generally say it's better to buy used than new. Most of the gear I own is used

@isaactan715 3 года назад

@@samguw thanks man appreciated

@soccergirlgammer Год назад

does the EF 24-105 work for the EOS m6 camera?

@videojeroki Год назад

f/4 gives already plenty of background blur on a full frame. it is all about the distance to the subject (camera and background). with the right settings and composition, you can make subject separation with a f/5.6 kit lens on micro fourth third too. let's not be obsessed with numbers and bokeh balls ;)

@beepbopboop7727 2 года назад

Your accent is adorable.

@kundamanda4286 11 месяцев назад

heyllo am new into lens, kindly recommend me a lens for church live streaming that can go with canon mark ll c100

@christianloseni3777 11 месяцев назад

You sound a little like an nigerian 😊 thanks for the Review and expensive lenses

@Giscardyoryor Год назад

Do you think the Ef 50mm 1.8 can be a substitute for the 35 mm (your favorite) ??

@vhc7764 2 года назад

I also own the EF L 50MM and 85 1.2, but I was shocked to see Canon USA start to price gouge on the majority of their premium EF L glass. Sony GM and Nikon Premium glass prices have not increased $hundreds per lens during 2021 so it must not be a "chip shortage issue." Must be a Canon strategy to force customers to invest in their plastic RF line...just my humble opinion.

@samguw 2 года назад

Ah I'm not too sure about the market in the US. But here, brand new EF glass has not dropped price in anyway. I mostly get lenses used anyways as the second hand market has a lot of great value. Brand new... not so much

@user-ic1xp7de9v 2 месяца назад

Do they fit for the rebel t100

@Nuka_Gaming Месяц назад

Yes

@alafaithhopelove9077 5 месяцев назад

I dont know what to get, you said its a must have for every lens , it doesnt help me to choose really

@DonFlow69 5 месяцев назад

0:38 “There is no one best lens.” The 15$ homemade lens from a lenscap and an old kodak funsaver begs to differ.

@aram4854 3 года назад

So you would choose the 35mm over 50mm prime?

@JadenWhite 3 года назад

i would say the 35 since he didn't have a 50 in this video and he said the 35 is his favorite

@samguw 3 года назад

I do own the 50 1.2 but for me, the 50mm is such a boring focal length. I do use for certain kinds of shoots but it never inspires me when I look at the image. I would 100% take the 35 over the 50

@JadenWhite 3 года назад

@@samguw have you tried the RF 50 1.2? Just picked one up and it’s insane! Once they make a faster RF 35 prime I’m jumping all over it! 35 is just such a great length

@mikebroesel 2 года назад

Note: I ordered and paid for this this lens (Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens) almost a year ago now and understand that I had to wait 6-months to get this lens but I still don't have the "Tripod Mount Ring and Adapter" yet and Canon has refused to comment to B&H for an update. I believe that to be unacceptable customer service and therefore can't recommend "Canon equipment" to anyone.

@CHIPSSALTY Год назад

I suggest the Canon 16-35 F2.8L II, 80-200 F2.8L and the 50mm F2.5 Macro. This is obviously a very budget setup. The 80-200 is nearly just as good as the newer 70-200, at like half the price. If you never used a L lens before, this old magic drainpipe will teach you what magic is. The 50mm macro is a cheap replacement for the whole 24-70 or 24-105 L line, because it is that sharp. Just take a step backward or take a step forward, zoom with your feet. It even replaced the 100mm macro lens, if you get the life-size converter. Super light to carry around in your backpack, so this is the ideal spare lens. The downside is that its autofocus is quite loud, so it isn't the best for video. The 16-35 II is there for ultra wide angles. All lens in this range isn't there for the best image quality. It is simply that when you need an ultra-wide you have one. You can skip this lens until later. With the 50mm, you can do panorama shots for sceneries instead of buying this lens.

@will_camera_ 3 месяца назад

My wallet is on danger now

@michaelrozen6008 2 года назад

My favourite lens is not on this lens. Canon EF 135 mm F2

@apollontv1078 Год назад

If you only could afford 2 canon lenses...( FOR portrait/street photography --&wildlife/plus video...not for vlogging)what those would be :.......🤷‍♂️

@nicolabevacqua8464 Год назад

The rf 35mm f1.8

@Sergey_Sergeev 5 месяцев назад

👎

@den_medusa5335 Год назад

My favorite Lenses I have ... Canon EF 8-15 mm F4L Fisheye USM .... EF 11-24 mm F4L USM .... EF 24-70 mm F4L IS USM .... EF 24-105 mm F4L IS II USM .... EF 70-200 mm F4L IS USM .... EF 100 mm F2.8L Macro IS USM .... EF 180 mm F3.5L Macro USM .... EF 300 mm F4L IS USM .... and I am planning to buy Either .. EF 200-400 mm F4L IS USM with Extender 1.4x .... or .... EF 400 mm F4DO IS USM ...